Amentum, a global leader in designing, engineering, and modernizing critical systems and programs of national importance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and the environment, is seeking an Alternate Operations Manager/Air Terminal Leader for a pending contract award.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Alternate Operations Manager/Air Terminal Leader is responsible for the daily operation of Air Terminal, Passenger Terminal and Cargo Handling Services.

Other duties include:

• Provides operational direction to cargo and airfield personnel, and indirect operational direction for passenger services and shuttles personnel.
• Evaluates employees' performance throughout the season and provides end-of-season evaluations.
• Responsible for training Load Planners and overseeing training for all other cargo personnel.
• Responsible for the quality assurance of aircraft pallets, including hazardous segregation and proper restraint, aircraft load plans, and hazardous material documentation.
• Implements standard operating procedures and assists in the review and revision of operating procedures, as required.
• Ensures established priorities for passenger and cargo movements are adhered to for each outgoing flight.
• Assists with the proper handling and monitoring of call forward or priority passenger/cargo requests.
• Plans and conducts daily/weekly safety meetings and maintains attendance and subject matter documentation.
• Responsible for implementing and maintaining a safe workplace program and ensuring that safety is the highest priority in the workplace.
• Performs other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in managing an operation size and scope similar to Camp Lemonier, Djibouti, Africa.
• Ability to exercise discretion and make effective decisions.
• Solid communications skills, strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong ability to work and lead as a member of a diverse, dynamic team.
• Outstanding problem-solving skills and sound judgment.
• Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain requirements for duration of deployment.
• Must have an Active Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to maintain a Secret Clearance; must meet the requirements for “Operationally Sensitive Positions”.  

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or equivalent, some college preferred

WORKING AND LIVING CONDITIONS

This position may be located in an environment with harsh and dangerous working and living conditions. Employees must be willing and able to perform regular job requirements in this environment. Employees must be willing and able to perform physical activities including, but not limited to, heavy lifting and moving of items, parts, assemblies, and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum; climbing in and out of equipment; crawling; and working outdoors. This includes being able to lift and carry 40 pounds of personal protective equipment for extended periods of time and being capable of running and ‘duck & cover’ during emergencies without putting oneself or others at risk.

OTHER RESPONSIBILTIES

• Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.
• Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
• Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to job.

This position is pending contract award for Djibouti, Africa.

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