Antarctic Airfield Manager

Leidos UK

Antarctica
Base: $115,000 - $125,000; bonus/equity: increase ...
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Supervise daily airfield operations
Liaison with nsf and military
Manage airfield maintenance
** Leidos UK is seeking an Airfield Manager for the United States Antarctic Program, responsible for overseeing airfield operations at McMurdo Station and South Pole airfields. The position requires deployment to Antarctica for seven months and necessitates relevant experience and a Public Trust security clearance. **

Job Summary

  • This is an alternate position, and will only be officially onboarded should the already identified primary candidate withdraw from consideration or be deemed unfit for deployment.
  • The Airfield Manager will supervise daily airfield operations of the local McMurdo Station and South Pole airfields.
  • Deployment to Antarctica is required in this role. Deployment length is expected to be for 7 months.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Leidos UK is seeking an Airfield Manager for the United States Antarctic Program, responsible for overseeing airfield operations at McMurdo Station and South Pole airfields. The position requires deployment to Antarctica for seven months and necessitates relevant experience and a Public Trust security clearance. **

Salary

Base: $115,000 - $125,000; Bonus/Equity: increase in pay while deployed; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Supervise daily airfield operations
  • Liaison with NSF and military
  • Manage airfield maintenance
  • Oversee airfield inspections
  • Follow ICAO and federal air regulations

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in extreme cold weather
  • Ability to interpret sea ice conditions

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree or relevant experience
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience
  • Minimum of 5 years in airfield operations/aviation management
  • Airfield Management training
  • Vehicle Operator License

Work Rights

US citizenship or permanent residence required

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