Who We Are - LBS
We are LBS and we specialize in operational excellence for defense mission and public critical infrastructure and facilities, globally. We offer turnkey operation and management solutions to reduce risk and life-cycle costs. As people-focused, safety-minded collaborators we are committed to unlocking the potential held by a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve. Join us and be involved in projects in our growing organization that partners with national, state, and local government agencies, multilateral institutions and commercial industry clients.
At the core of everything we do are our values: safety, ethics, respect, value, inclusion, community and excellence. These values are instilled into all of our relationships, projects, programs, and activities enabling us to provide solutions that have a positive impact on society.
LBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
This Opportunity
LBS is seeking a full-time Flight Operations Specialist in support of LOGCAP V. Join our team and grow with us as we provide best in-class services that help clients solve their most complex challenges.
Your Impact
Flight Operations Specialist performs operational and administrative duties as designated by the flight operations coordinator to facilitate an efficient and safe flow of both air and ground maneuvers.
- Regularly monitor and inspect operational condition of runways, taxiways, navigational and meteorological aids
- Coordinate with the appropriate maintenance sections to ensure all facilities of the airfield remain in operational conditions
- Determine operational restrictions or hazards to flight and communication facilities and advise airfield management
- Identify flight safety issues including violations of airfield clearing criteria and hazards to arriving, departing, and parked aircraft; assess damage to airfield property; and monitor necessary actions to repair and reopen airfield facilities
- Coordinate with military, international, and local agencies concerning flight planning, training route utilization, flight movement messages, search/ rescue operations, and base contingency/operational plans
- Advise military and civilian agencies on closure of runways, taxiways, aircraft parking aprons/spots, airfield repairs/construction, and availability of airfield lighting/navigational aid systems
- Coordinate with airfield management regarding emergency situations on the airfield
- Perform other duties as assigned by the flight operation coordinator or supervisor
- Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, instructions, and directives pertaining to airfield planning and design criteria, aircraft operations, and airfield management
- Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software
- Personnel should be aware of moving on short notice and under adverse conditions.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Must have computer skills and be able to operate a variety of computer programs.
- Must be able to speak, read and write English fluently
- Must maintain a valid driver’s license from their home country with validity for 12 months from on-site employment date
- Must maintain a valid passport from their home country with validity for 12 months from on-site employment date
- Must satisfy and maintain CENTCOM MOD-17 medical requirements to include COVID-9 vaccinations
- Must be able to gain and maintain authorized entry onto US military installations.
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Additional Required Qualifications
- Prefer at least two (2) years as an airfield operations specialist
- Anyone who has held the Flight Operations MOS in any branch of the military
- 2 years' experience in airfield operations performing those duties noted in the JD.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
- Graduate of a US military air traffic control school or FAA Academy.
- Must have or be able to obtain a Secret Clearance.
- Ability to pass Class IV Army flight physical.
- Ability to work night and day shift in austere environment.
- Some heavy lifting may be required.
- Living and working conditions at assignment location could be remote and uncomfortable.
- Long hours, exposure to weather and hazardous conditions.
- Personnel should be aware of moving on short notice and under adverse conditions.
Role Characteristics
- Great interpersonal skills.
- Customer service oriented.
- Team player.
- Ability to multi-task.
Additional Requirements
- LBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Additional Details
- Required Education: High School Diploma / GED
- Minimum Years Experience: 1+ years
- Travel Required: 25%
- Job Status: Regular
- Employee Type: Full
- Primary Location: KUWAIT - KUWAIT CITY
- All locations: Kuwait
