AIRFIELD MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Evaluates day-to-day airfield operations to ensure safe, efficient, and effective use of airfield operations/services. Maintains situational awareness of airfield activities. Develops sound and safe recommendations. Inspects and/or checks the airfield for flying safety hazards to include compliance with airfield criteria, aircraft foreign object damage and bird aircraft strike hazards. Responds to aircraft emergencies, accidents, and incidents on the airfield. Functions as the shift leader when designated by the Airfield Manager and is expected to use available resources and make sound judgment and timely decisions. Responsible for the effective operation of flight data and airfield activities during the shift of duty. Furnishes pilots with a full range of flight services pertinent to flight planning. Provides flight information for all inbound aircraft; determines when aircraft are overdue, and initiates search and rescue.