ANTARCTICA Air Operations Packet Lead

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Program Summary

The National Science Foundation (NSF) manages the United States Antarctic Program (USAP). The USAP supports all U.S. scientific research and relatedlogisticsin Antarctica and aboard USAP vessels thatoperatealong the continental margin and in the Southern Ocean. Science within the Antarctic research portfolio is chosen and funded by NSF and other Federal agencies including NASA NOAA and the Department of Energy. The purpose of the Antarctic Science and Engineering Support Contract (ASESC) is to enable that science.

All participantsare responsible formaintaininga safe workplace and ensuring that safety is the highest priority. This includes compliance with all ASESC environmental health&safety and quality assurance requirements.

Job Summary

The Air Operations Transition Lead serves as the subject matter expert responsible for the transition assessment and operational continuity of aviation services supporting Antarctic operations. This role oversees the transition of intercontinental and intracontinental flight operations load planning aircraft dispatch air-operator coordination and helicopter operations that are critical to safely transporting personnel cargo and scientific resources across Antarctica.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead the transition of intercontinental and intracontinental flight planning and scheduling operations.
• Oversee the transition of load planning aircraft dispatch and air-operator coordination activities.
• Support the transition and operational assessment of helicopter operations.
• Document and manage interfaces with military and commercial aviation partners.
• Ensure aviation operations procedures and documentation are effectively transitioned and maintained.
• Provide technical expertise and oversight to support safe efficient and compliant aviation operations.

Basic Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and the ability to pass a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) background investigation.
• Bachelors degree in Aviation Management Aviation Operations Transportation Logistics or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 5 years of experience in aviation operations flight operations dispatch air mobility or related aviation support functions.
• Experience with flight planning scheduling dispatch load planning or air operations coordination.
• Knowledge of aviation safety principles operational procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders in operational environments.
• Strong organizational analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in complex fast-paced and mission-critical environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting military remote polar expeditionary or austere aviation operations.
• Knowledge of both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aviation operations.
• Experience with airlift operations cargo management or aircraft load planning.
• Familiarity with aviation dispatch flight-following and airfield operations.
• Experience coordinating with military and commercial air operators.
• Relevant aviation certifications flight operations training or dispatcher credentials.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match medical dental vision life insurance AD&D flexible spending account disability paid time off or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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