Airfield Manager

Amentum, a global leader in advanced engineering, technical, and professional services serving the US government, allies, and critical infrastructure sectors, is seeking an Airfield Manager (AFM) to support a unique US Navy program based on the island of Diego Garcia.

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily management of Diego Garcia airfield operations to ensure compliance with all Federal, Host Nation, and British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) laws and regulations, instructions, and directives.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for safe and functional airfield operations, maintaining 24/7 operational readiness, including identifying and rectifying unsafe conditions or closing the airfield to air traffic, if necessary.
• Advise the Government Air Operations Officer on airfield operational status, including recommendations for opening/closing the airfield based on personnel, equipment, or facility capabilities.
• Enforce compliance with operational references, including Department of Defense (DoD), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization Programs (NATOPS), Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), and other key standards governing airfield management.
• Lead and manage airfield-related construction, repairs, and operations to ensure safety and adherence to security requirements and industry best practices.
• Manage and supervise Airfield Management Division personnel and coordinate activities within a multi-function base operations environment.
• Prepare and submit documentation to contracting officials regarding personnel removal/replacement, including statements of qualifications, position descriptions, and letters of commitment for temporary or permanent replacements.
• Train and guide airfield staff to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements, operational readiness, and airfield management best practices.
• Provide experiential leadership on Navy airfield operations, managing diverse requirements, such as multiple runways and aircraft types, and fulfilling varied command support needs.
• Conduct regular audits, reassessments, and inspections to maintain compliance and safety across airfield operations.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business Administration/Management or Engineering, from a recognized U.S. or U.K. accredited institution or equivalent.
• At least ten (10) years of experience in a position of overall management responsibility for an airfield, with experience equal to or greater than that of Diego Garcia airfield operations.
• Knowledge of DoD, FAA, NATOPS, UFC, ICAO, and other relevant regulations, standards, laws, and instructions as they pertain to airfield management and operations.
• Familiarity with airfield security regulations, safety requirements, and practices to ensure all work on the airfield is completed in a safe and secure environment.
• Experience simultaneously managing airfield operations within a multi-function base operations environment.

• Employees must read, speak, and comprehend English to the extent that they can perform the contract requirements and comply with installation emergency procedures.

• Passport must be valid for a minimum of one (1) year or more at the time of hiring.

• Ability to obtain country-specific visas per the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide.

• Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain compliance throughout the duration of deployment.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in remote locations similar to Diego Garcia, with a multi-national workforce.
• Familiarity with Navy airfield operations, practices, and policies, including planning and executing airfield management division activities.
• Experiential knowledge regarding complex airfield operations involving multiple runways, helipads, varying aircraft types, and unique command support requirements.
• Demonstrated management or supervisory capabilities in austere or remote environments.
• Knowledge of BIOT laws and Host Nation regulations affecting airfield operations.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety: Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements, fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality: Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand their Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance: Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to the job.

Working Environment

This position is located on Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT), a remote overseas location supporting U.S. Government operations. Employees may work in office, industrial, warehouse, port, airfield, and outdoor environments and may be exposed to high temperatures, humidity, inclement weather, noise, dust, and uneven terrain. Work schedules may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours based on operational requirements. 

Physical Requirements

Requirements may include prolonged sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, lifting up to 25 pounds regularly and 50 pounds occasionally, and working in both indoor and outdoor environments. Must be able to meet all medical, security, and deployment requirements associated with assignment to a remote overseas location.