Airfield Operation Shift Lead

PRIMARY FUNCTION
This position assists with the overall management of Airfield Management (AM) facilities and services to provide a safe, efficient, and effective airfield environment for aircraft operations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
•    Maintains situational awareness of airfield activities and overall responsibility for Airfield Management Operations section while on duty.
•    Serves as the AFM’s representative during emergency response situations and during non-duty hours.
•    Assesses airfield operations/situations, determines operational requirements and imposes airfield restrictions as needed (e.g., closing/suspending operations on aprons, taxiways and runways).
•    Conducts and documents a shift change briefing prior to signing off-duty.
•    Perform airfield checks that include driving the runway, taxiways, and ramps to check for and remove hazardous debris from all areas and note all non-operational lights, damaged, or broken markers. 
•    Provides flight following services and initiate appropriate actions when aircraft are overdue.
•    Maintain and process NOTAMs.
•    Maintain a record of daily events on AF Form 3616.
•    Executes Operational Instructions and Quick Reaction Checklists necessary to perform AM duties and responds to situations requiring immediate action.
•    Provide transient aircrew and aircraft support to include processing Prior Permission Required (PPR) requests and coordinating parking areas
•    Provides briefings to base and transient aircrews on relevant airfield operations and restrictions.
•    Maintains the flight planning room equipment, maps, displays and publications.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities. The position has the responsibility and authority to carry out assigned tasks. 
 
JOB REQUIREMENTS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
•    Basic to intermediate computer skills specifically using Microsoft Office Suite; ability to learn additional computer skills or software programs.
•    Ability to enter data accurately into databases both manual and electronic. 
•    Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 
•    Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
•    Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively and cooperatively with all levels of management and staff.
•    Must be trustworthy 
•    Effective oral and technical written communication skills to effectively and clearly communicate complex information in high pressure, emergency situations to others.
•    Ability to use general office equipment such as fax, phone, copier, etc.
•    Ability to follow a process.
•    Strong professional customer service skills, including active listening, prompt service and follow-up. 
•    Excellent analytical skills with the ability to evaluate data and consider decision impact across multiple areas with limited information in high stress situations and environments
•    Strong decision analysis and problem-solving skills; ability to draw conclusions and justify decisions. Must be able to communicate issues to management and regulatory agencies
•    Ability to learn and understand corporate policies and procedures and how they relate to company goals.
•    Ability to perform basic mathematical computations, detect unobvious facts and issues, and exercise resourcefulness in resolving problems.
•    Ability to multi-task.
QUALIFICATIONS: 
•    High School Diploma or Equivalent
•    Must hold Air Force 5-level or other DoD Airfield Operations equivalent.
•    Valid driver license with acceptable driving record
•    Ability to pass a drug and background screening
•    Must be able to obtain a government security clearance
Yulista offers an excellent compensation and benefits package.  We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disabilities, protected military or veteran status.  To apply for this position, or view all of our job openings, visit us online at www.yulista.com, click on career opportunities.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT
Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.
 
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
 
The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job.  It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.
 
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.