Airfield Manager

Leidos is seeking an Airfield Manager to support the United States Antarctic Program (USAP). The Airfield Manager will supervise daily airfield operations of the local McMurdo Station and South Pole airfields.

This position requires deploying to McMurdo Station in Antarctica for up to 7 months per year.

This position requires successful completion of physical and dental examinations, as required by the NSF for deploying to Antarctica. Failure to meet these requirements will result in withdrawal of employment offer or other employment action.

This position requires a Public Trust security clearance investigation prior to start date. This process may take up to 4 months to complete.

US citizenship or permanent residence is required.

About the Antarctic Support Contract:

Leidos Antarctic Support Contract (ASC) is the prime contractor to the National Science Foundation (NSF) in support of the United States Antarctic Program (USAP). Leidos supports the NSF’s Office of Polar Program’s Antarctic Infrastructure and Logistics by aligning with their Mission and Vision Statements:

• Vision:  Expanding our scientific reach in Antarctica through increased operational and logistical effectiveness.

• Mission:  To provide the operational and logistical platform necessary for the U.S. to conduct world-class science in Antarctica and maintain its active and influential presence on the continent.

Leidos ASC provides science and logistics support for approximately 150 science and technical events across three geographically remote research stations; McMurdo Station, Palmer Station, and South Pole Station and several deep field sites across Antarctica. Each station or field site supports world class research across multiple science disciplines.  The planning and implementation of science support requirements in Antarctica is a critical part of our mission.

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The Challenge:

• Acts as liaison with National Science Foundation (NSF), military and other contractors, subcontractors, and Antarctic Support Contract (ASC) departments regarding the construction, maintenance and operation of the airfields and airfield facilities.

• Primary point of contact for all on-continent Airfield Management activities and inquiries while at McMurdo Station regarding both McMurdo Station and South Pole Station airfield activities. 

• Leads all coordination with NSF, area organizations and departments regarding airfield flight support capability and airfield services. 

• Manages airfields and airfield maintenance in accordance with ASC, NSF, US Army Corps of Engineers Cold Regions Research and Engineering Lab (CRREL) procedures/policies, and United States Air Force (USAF) Airfield Engineering requirements. 

• Oversees airfield inspections and runway condition reports. 

• Reports airfield status and coordinates support at NSF Town Hall, Air Operations Planning Board (AOPB), and all other meetings as required. 

• Coordinates the annual certification activities for Phoenix Airfield for submittal to NSF. 

• Coordinates support for airfield surface, Mobile Runway Support Facility (MRSF), navigational aid (NAVAID), and other utility maintenance. 

• Resolves technical discrepancies with airfield regulations in coordination with other contractors and agencies. 

• Reports airfield facility status and changes to primary USAP airfield users – senior NSF officials, New York Air National Guard (NYANG) 109th and Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC), in a timely and professional manner. 

• Follows technical support in the following areas; International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) requirements, federal and military air regulations (Federal Aviation Administration and Air Force), aeronautical chart and maps, publications, flight data and Notice to Airmen (NOTAM). systems, familiarity with navigational aids, aircraft design characteristics, meteorology, and airfield operations and management functions. 

• Collects and interprets airfield conditions and related data to provide technical and operational continuity for the airfield facilities. 

• Provides ASC administrative and management continuity by maintaining current and historical files and monitoring progress on a year-to-year basis. Provide annual end of season report. 

• Handle confidential matters (personnel actions, management reports, etc.) in accordance with management polic