Amentum is seeking an Airfield Management/Base Ops, ATC Station for Creech Air Force Base with Knowledge of Air Force, DOD, and FAA flying directives; flight information publications, and NOTAM system is mandatory. Knowledge of aircraft basic design characteristics and capability of navigational facilities is desirable.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Prepare and maintain files, reports, and correspondence pertaining to Base Operations and Airfield Management.
- Process flight plans, maintain flight information, and flight planning data.
- Coordinate base operation and air operation functions with air traffic control agencies and associated base activities.
- Interpret policies and directives pertaining to flight operations, flight plans, National Airspace System, and Military Flight Data Telecommunications System.
- Perform daily airfield facility inspections to include runway, taxiways, parking ramp, barriers, lighting, marking, and to determine runway surface conditions (RSC).
- Review flight plans, inbound/outbound traffic logs and NOTAM files for accuracy, completeness, and conformance with established directives.
- Ensure appropriate manuals and publications are current and available in the flight planning room.
- Maintain the master airfield management publication reference library.
- Utilize Quick Reaction checklists for emergencies/normal operations.
- Assist in managing the flight line driving program to include: testing and certification.
- Coordinate with transient alert on the parking plan for all transient aircraft.
- Operate a personal PC, copier and fax machine. Must be able to type a minimum of 20 WPM.
- Order, receive, and distribute aeronautical charts and flight information publications (FLIPs) for base operations and other base agencies.
- Coordinate FLIP changes with appropriate agencies.
- Coordinate and process prior permission required (PPR) requests with appropriate agencies.
- Prepare, coordinate, and issue Notices to Airman (NOTAMs) and local airfield advisories.
- Operate Aeronautical Information System (AIS) process flight plans and other air traffic related data.
- Operate the pilot-to-dispatch (PTD) radio.
- Activate the crash alarm notification circuit in response to in-flight emergencies, ground accidents or incidents, and contingency or exercise requirements.
- Disseminate hazardous weather conditions to applicable organizations.
- Maintain data on inbound, outbound, and local aircraft and initiates overdue aircraft actions, when appropriate.
- Maintain the Aircrew lounge for transient aircrew awaiting aircraft servicing or arrival/departure.
- Disseminate Aircrew Critique sheets to appropriate agencies and the Installation Commander.
- Performs all other position related duties as assigned or requested.
Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must have completed an accredited military or Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airfield Management/Flight Service school.
- Must possess an Air Force 5-level in the Airfield Management career field or civilian equivalent.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Must be able to meet eligibility requirements to obtain and maintain a required US Government Secret security clearance. Note: US citizenship is required to obtain a US Government security clearance.
- On rare occasions may be required to spend 2-4 nights away from home. Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
- Must be able to workdays, swing or grave shifts.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Nevada driver’s license and be able to pass color blindness test to obtain flightline driver’s permit (AF Form 483).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum 2-4 years’ experience at civilian flight service or Military Base Operations or equivalent experience in an airport management field.
Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:
Typical airfield station or terminal office environment with no unusual hazards, occasional lifting to 20 pounds. Constant sitting while using the computer terminal, ability to discern all colors of the spectrum (must not be color-blind), constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, constant mental alertness, must possess planning/organizing skills, and must be able to work under deadlines.
Benefits:
Amentum offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long term and short-term disability insurance, paid time off, and parental leave.
This position includes a competitive benefits package. For more detailed information on our Benefits and what it is like to work for Amentum: Please visit our careers site: www.amentumcareers.com
Compensation Details:
$38.03
The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
05/21/2026 - Until Filled
Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
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