Full Job Description
About the Role:
The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Position Supervisory Airfield Management Specialist (NH-2150-03) to work at the 412 Test Wing, 412 Operations Group, 412 Operations Support Squadron, (412 OSS/OSA) at Installation Name Edwards Air Force Base.
This position will manage Edwards AFB airfield infrastructure to safely support DoD and NASA flying missions. Provide airfield expertise to assist flight test planning and execution. Manage the base Airfield Driving Program. Provide airfield command and control, emergency response, and airfield safety notifications through the Airfield Management Operations facility. Furnish flight planning and filing facilities for transient aircrews.
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Location: Edwards, CA, (Edwards, Air Force Base)
Typical 2026 salary range: $104,349 - $161,313 per year (includes locality)
"If your current basic salary is within the band, but above the stated VOP, your basic salary will not be reduced if you are selected for the position."
Telework Information: Position not eligible for telework
Travel Requirements: Up to 25% travel possible
Incentives:
This position MAY be eligible for a recruitment/relocation incentive. Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official.
Direct Hire Authority: NO 6-MONTH WAIT! Recently retired and/or retiring from MILITARY service ARE eligible for immediate appointment for AFTC positions. The 180-day waiting period has been waived for AFTC to hire recently retired and/or retiring service members.
Must have requirements or may not be considered:
Must have experience managing Airfield Management and obtain a flightline driver's license within 60 days and maintain currency.
Desired Skills:
- Experience supporting complex developmental flight test or high-tempo airfield operations, including coordination with diverse mission partners and rapidly changing flying schedules.
- Proficiency with digital workflow, data-tracking, and visualization tools to manage airfield projects, inspection trends, work orders, risk items, and leadership-ready status products.
- Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships across operations, civil engineering, safety, air traffic control, and external agencies to resolve competing priorities and sustain mission support.
- Completion of the USAF Advanced Airfield Manager Course and possession of the Special Experience Identifier (SEI) 368 is highly desired
Major Duties:
- Plans, organizes, and oversees Airfield Management (AM) activities.
- Develops, directs, and implements plans, policies, and procedures essential to flight safety and flight operations.
- Serves as Test Wing focal point ensuring airfields safely support all test and training mission requirements.
- Interprets higher headquarters policies and implements AM actions within the Airfield Operations Flight. Researches, interprets, analyzes, and applies DoD, Air Force, Federal Aviation Administration, and International Civil Aeronautical Organization rules and directives.
- Oversees maintenance and operation of the airfield, ensuring compliance with all applicable criteria. Determines safety of airfield surfaces, opening or closing them based on knowledge of aircraft configurations and operational requirements.
- Determines adequacy of airfield signs, markings, and lighting systems. Performs airfield inspections to identify deficiencies.
- Plans and phases major airfield repair and construction projects. Coordinates closely with Operations Group and flying organizations to minimize airfield repair impact upon flight operations.
- Serves as base airfield subject matter expert, representing the installation on all airfield management matters. Provides airfield expertise to assist all DoD, NASA, and civilian flight test programs at Edwards.
- Serves as a member of the Airfield Operations Board (AOB) and the base Bird Aircraft-Strike Hazard working group. Briefs base leadership on airfield concerns, priorities and construction activity at the AOB and Facilities Board. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with military and civilian air traffic control agencies.
- Performs supervisory personnel management responsibilities for military and civilian employees. Provides counsel to employees regarding management policies and directives. Selects or recommends candidates for vacancies, promotions, details, and reassignments considering skills, qualifications, mission requirements, EEO, and diversity objectives.
Qualifications/Requirements:
U.S. Citizenship
Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Must complete local training requirements in prescribed time.
Knowledge of DoD, Air Force, Federal Aviation Administration, International Civil Aviation Organization rules, and other applicable laws, regulations, instructions, and directives, as they pertain to airfield management, airfield criteria, air traffic control, and aircraft operations.
Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations to meet program requirements and objectives within available
resources, and to mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization.
Ability to identify, analyze, and translate complex information, make appropriate judgments, and evaluate options concerning airfield operations and maintenance.
Must be able to obtain and maintain and "Secret" security clearance
This is a designated Drug Testing Position
Must possess a valid driver's license
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Air Force Civilian Service Employment Benefits:
Paid Time Off:
11 Federal Holidays each year
13 sick leave days earned per year (accumulative)
Paid Vacation Time:
13-26 days per year based on length of employment
Health Insurance:
No waiting period to qualify for you and your family
Retirement:
Immediate coverage by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
Basic Benefits Plan
Social Security:
Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), like a 401(k) (Automatically receive 1% agency contributions and up to 5% matching)
Health & Wellness:
Various Medical
Flexible Spending Account
Federal Long Term Care Insurance, and Life & Disability Insurance
Work/Life Balance:
Family and Medical Leave Act
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible Work Arrangements (dependent on position)
Career Development:
Tuition Assistance & Professional Development opportunities
Career enhancement and promotion opportunities
To learn more about our benefits, please check out the AFTC Benefits Trifold at https://simplebooklet.com/260902aftcbenefitstrifold
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https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include
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Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Classification & Qualifications for Federal Government Employees:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/
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