Flight Operations Specialist - S3 Inc

System Studies & Simulation Inc (S Inc.) is a woman owned small business founded in 1991 headquartered in Huntsville AL that provides technical programmatic and logistics services to US Department of Defense other US Government Agencies and Partner Nation militaries colocated with Government requirements.

S has 3 wholly owned subsidiaries: KBFS provides aviation pilot training heavy lift aircraft maintenance and related aircraft services to Government and commercial requirements IAW multiple FAA certifications; S3I OCONUS FMS technical services maintenance and aviation platform training; and GLSS SCA/CBA contract aviation.

S3 Arabia is seeking a Flight Operations Specialist to support our aviation programs in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Job Description:

Subject matter expert in Aviation Flight Operations tasks specific to US Army aviation platforms in both a training and operational environment. Executes daily airfield tasks in support of all operations of Customer Rotary Wing Operations. Supports airfield flight operations and support activities to ensure safe and effective training and operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for assisting the Flight Operations Manager in the execution of airfield flight operations tasks and execution of all functions activities and flight operations procedures in support of rotary wing operations. Responsible for supporting the safe operation employment maintenance and flight procedures of rotary wing aircraft. The ability to accomplish the following:
• Execute Flight planning filing related activities in support of Customer and contractor training operations.
• Possess the ability to manage automated flight record systems as appropriate
• Execution of policies procedures and standards for airfield operations.
• Monitor and operate various communications systems used for communication with aircraft flight crews emergency response crews refuel security forces and air traffic control.
• Provide technical expertise during complex deployments and exercises.
• Provide support for aircrews in the filing of flight plans FLIP requisitioning clearances and weather support.
• Respond to and manage airfield aircraft emergency and accidents/incidents and downed aircraft recovery missions.
• Inspects and/or checks condition of runways taxiways and aprons for flying safety hazards to include compliance with airfield criteria aircraft foreign object damage and bird aircraft strike hazards.
• Maintains documentation of shift events traffic logs and other necessary forms to document coordination of airfield/aircraft activities.
• Provide flight records management for flight crewmembers rated and nonrated.

Independence:

Reports to the applicable section manager under the Brigade Support Operations Manager. Works within the rules and regulations of Army Airfield Flight Operations guidelines. Authority to select and implement goals and objectives within the execution of duties and responsibilities.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

As assigned by the manager.

Education Level:

Required: High School Graduate. Associates degree preferred.

Experience:

4 Years experience in Aviation Operations.

Specific knowledge skills ability:

Must possess an understanding of Aviation Operations specific to rotary wing aircraft. Demonstrated performance in Aviation Operations activities from previous job positions. A working knowledge of the employment of weather and ATC support in airfield operations. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and written in English and Arabic. Ability to deal effectively with people in the supervision of personnel. Ability to effectively communicate with the customer in a professional and courteous manner. Possess a valid drivers license.

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