AFCAP V: UAE SWA Transient Aircraft Services: Alternate Site Manager (Secret Clearance)

Job Summary

The Alternate Site Manager (ASM) supports the day-to-day management, coordination, and performance of all Transient Aircraft Services (TAS) operations at an assigned installation within the Southwest Asia Area of Responsibility (AOR). Reporting directly to the Site Manager, the ASM ensures aircraft servicing operations are executed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS), contractual requirements, applicable Technical Orders, airfield safety standards, and U.S. Government/U.S. Air Force directives.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Maintain a ZERO Harm workplace by enforcing strict adherence to flight line safety standards, FOD prevention programs, and tool control procedures at all times.
• Ensure full compliance with Environmental, Safety, and Quality Assurance requirements; support documentation, reporting, and enforcement across TAS operations.
• Affiliate with the daily oversight of TAS operations, including aircraft arrival, marshaling, parking, servicing, turn-around, and departure activities to ensure PWS performance objectives are met.
• Lead, supervise, and mentor assigned personnel during shifts; reinforce operational discipline, safety standards, and quality execution.
• Serve as the acting Site Manager in the absence of the Site Manager, maintaining full authority over daily operations and decision-making.
• Coordinate daily tasking and priorities; assign work, monitor execution, and resolve operational challenges impacting aircraft flow and mission execution.
• Schedule personnel (shifts, rotations, coverage) to maintain required 24/7/365 service levels, including surge and contingency operations.
• Inspect and audit in-process and completed work to verify compliance with PWS requirements, Technical Orders, and airfield procedures; implement corrective actions as required.
• Oversee execution of aircraft ground handling and servicing operations to ensure safety, efficiency, and compliance with applicable standards.
• Maintain effective coordination with Government stakeholders (COR, ACO, Airfield Management, Maintenance Operations Center (MOC), and other mission partners).
• Ensure accurate documentation, reporting, and records management, including staffing updates, performance metrics, and operational deliverables.
• Maintain accountability of on-site equipment, vehicles, and tools; ensure proper use, maintenance, and documentation.
• Support training, qualification, and readiness of personnel; ensure all team members meet required certifications and standards.
• Affiliate with transition, mobilization, and demobilization activities to maintain continuity of operations.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned by the Site Manager.

Basic Qualifications

• A U.S. National (USN) with an active Secret Security Clearance
• Minimum 6 years of experience in aviation operations, aircraft maintenance, or Transient Aircraft Services
• Demonstrated experience in flight line operations and aircraft servicing
• Prior experience in a supervisory or leadership role
• Strong knowledge of aircraft ground handling and servicing procedures
• Airfield safety requirements and flight line operations
• Applicable Technical Orders and maintenance practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience managing TAS operations at locations such as: Prince Sultan Air Base, Al Udeid Air Base, Al Dhafra Air Base, Ali Al Salem Air Base, Muwaffaq Salti Air Base
• Prior experience supporting U.S. Air Force TAS operations