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AIRFIELD MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST Direct Hire Authority

Air Force Materiel Command

Job Location:

Palmdale, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 47490 - 47490

Posted: 6 October 2026 (5 days ago)

Application Deadline: 3 January 2027

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

Veterans preference does not apply to DHA recruitment.

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Airfield Management Training Manager providing oversight of the training program which includes the development implementation supplemental and overall oversight of the Airfield Management training program.

Duties

Develop implement and manage an Airfield Management training program to qualify personnel for position certification skill-level advancement and ensure proficiency in support of peacetime flying operations/wartime readiness.
Identify and forecast formal and supplemental training requirements.
Represents Airfield Management with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.
Furnishes pilots with a full range of services pertinent to pre-flight planning.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

U.S. Citizenship is required
Males must be registered for Selective Service see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage and Fact Sheet incentives may be authorized
Airfield drivers license and SECRET security clearance required. Employee must maintain current certifications
Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY) by military or commercial aircraft approximately 12 days per year.
Position may be subject to random drug testing
Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours to include evenings weekends and/or holidays
Shift work and emergency overtime may be required. Work my occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
Disclosure of Political Appointments
All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
Upon completion of your probationary/trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Physical required. Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
The work may require irregular hours of work rotating shifts and rest days with period of high stress.
May be required to participate in Operational Readiness Exercises and Major Accident Response Exercises.
Position is considered Mission Essential and is a Key position.
Work requires incumbent to go outside in all types of weather conditions to inspect the airfield.

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions

BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT:Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study - accounting business administration business or commercial law commerce economics engineering finance industrial management statistics traffic management transportation motor mechanics nautical science marine affairs marine engineering marine transportation or other fields related to the position. For Marine Transportation Specialist positions education obtained in a Federal State or other accredited Merchant Marine Academy is qualifying. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

General Experience (for GS-5 positions): For positions in this series other than Marine Transportation experience that provided a general knowledge and understanding of traffic or transportation programs or operations. For Marine Transportation positions experience must have been related to determining the terms and conditions for shipping cargo coordinating storage scheduling and shipment of goods and ship logistic requirements such as berths bunkers crane service and computing costs for cargo shipment.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: I have or within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement will have at least 3 years of general experience 1 year of which is equivalent to Federal experience at the next lower grade (GS-04) level pay band (NH-01) or equivalent (pay schedule pay band etc). General experience is described as: Experience that provided a general knowledge and understanding of traffic or transportation programs or operations; Ability to develop a training instruction to establish policy and procedure for implementing a training program. Coordinate scheduling and review flight plans for accuracy and completeness. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

The ideal candidate for this role is a methodical and experienced training professional with a strong background in airfield operations. This individual excels at instructional design program management and regulatory compliance. They are responsible for creating a robust training pipeline that ensures all Airfield Management personnel are not just qualified but highly proficient in their duties. With a meticulous approach to record-keeping and a commitment to continuous improvement this candidate will be the cornerstone of operational readiness and safety for the airfield management team.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge skills abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Knowledge of DOD Air Force Federal Aviation Administration International Civil Aviation Organization rules and other applicable laws regulations instructions and directives as they pertain to airfield management airfield criteria air traffic control and aircraft operations.
2. Knowledge of safety and security regulations practices and procedures.
3. Ability to analyze plan and adjust work operations to meet program requirement and objectives within available resources and to mentor motivate and appraise the staff of an organization.
4. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
5. Ability to identify analyze and translate complex information make appropriate judgements and evaluate options concerning airfield operations and maintenance.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.

Additional information

This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in selection.

This job announcement may close at any time - apply now!

This is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-02 equivalent to a GS-05 to GS-11.

Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016 who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information click here.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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