AFCAP V: UAE SWA Transient Aircraft Services: Site Manager (Secret Clearance)
KBR
- Agency: KBR
- Location: Al Dhafra, TX
- Type: full-time
- Work arrangement: onsite
- Posted: 2026-06-12
Job Description
Title:
AFCAP V: UAE SWA Transient Aircraft Services: Site Manager (Secret Clearance)
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, with
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Program Summary
KBR, through the AFCAP V Program,
assists
the U.S. Air Force by offering Southwest Asia Transient Aircraft Services (SWA TAS). These services
facilitate
essential
aircraft
arrivals and departures
services
for United States and Coalition Forces. Alongside SWA Transient Aircraft Services, KBR delivers Engineering Support, NTV Leasing, LAMS, Power Production, BOS-I, and a range of quality-of-life solutions that help sustain base operations.
Job Summary
The Site Manager
is responsible for
the day-to-day management, coordination, and performance of all Transient Aircraft Services (TAS) operations at an assigned location within the Southwest Asia Area of Responsibility (AOR). Reporting directly to the Lead Site Manager, the Site Manager ensures
aircraft
servicing operations are executed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS), contractual requirements, applicable Technical Orders, airfield safety standards, and U.S. Government/U.S. Air Force directives.
This position provides leadership across all flight line operations, including
aircraft
arrival, marshaling, parking, servicing, turn-
around
, and departure activities, while overseeing all assigned personnel supporting TAS operations. The Site Manager is accountable for
maintaining
operational continuity, coordinating with Government stakeholders, and delivering consistent performance in a high-tempo, 24/7/365 austere environment.
Roles and Responsibilities
Maintain a ZERO Harm workplace by enforcing strict adherence to flight line safety standards, FOD prevention programs, and tool control procedures
at all times
.
Ensure full compliance with Environmental, Safety, and Quality Assurance requirements; provide documentation, reporting, and support to all compliance programs.
Provide daily oversight of TAS operations, including
aircraft
arrival, marshaling, parking, servicing, turn-around, and departure activities to ensure PWS performance
objectives
are met.
Lead,
supervise
, and mentor assigned
flight line
personnel to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality
aircraft
servicing operations.
Establish and
maintain
a culture of accountability, discipline, safety, and customer-focused service delivery.
Coordinate daily tasking and priorities; assign work,
monitor
execution, and resolve operational challenges
impacting
aircraft
flow and mission execution.
Schedule personnel (shifts, rotations, coverage) to
maintain
required 24/7/365 service levels, including surge and contingency operations.
Inspect and audit in-process and
completed
work to verify compliance with PWS requirements, Technical Orders, and
airfield
procedures; implement corrective actions as
required
.
Oversee execution of
aircraft
ground handling and servicing operations to ensure safety, efficiency, and compliance with applicable standards.
Monitor performance trends,
identify
operational risks, and implement corrective actions to sustain mission readiness.
Maintain effective coordination with Government stakeholders (COR, ACO, Airfield Management, Maintenance Operations Center (MOC), and other mission partners).
Ensure
accurate
documentation, reporting, and
records
management, including staffing reports, performance metrics, and operational deliverables.
Manage on-site equipment, vehicles, and operational resources; coordinate maintenance, accountability, and logistical support as
required
.
Produce
required
operational deliverables and reports (daily/weekly/monthly), ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Support transition, mobilization, and demobilization activities as
required
to
maintain
continuity of operations.
Plan, organize, and prioritize multiple competing requirements in an austere environment while
maintaining
mission focus and operational efficiency.
Perform
additional
duties and special
projects as
assigned by the Lead Site Manager.
Basic Qualifications
Must be a U.S. citizen
Ability to obtain/
maintain
a SECRET clearance
Ability to
maintain
operational continuity across rotations and work within Government-led governance rhythms
Minimum
10
years of experience in aviation operations,
aircraft
maintenance, or Transient Aircraft Services
Minimum 5 years of experience managing multi-site or regional flight line operations
Demonstrated experience supporting U.S. Air Force or DoD aviation operations
Proven
leadership experience
supervising
teams in high-tempo environments
Strong knowledge of:
Aircraft
ground handling and servicing procedures
Airfield operations and safety requirements
Technical Orders and maintenance documentation processes
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience managing TAS operations at locations such as:
Prince Sultan Air Base
Al Udeid Air Base
Al Dhafra Air Base
Ali Al Salem Air Base
Muwaffaq Salti Air Base
Prior experience supporting U.S. Air Force TAS operations
K
BR Benefits
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include
401
K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.