Job description

Title:

Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!  

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 

  
  
  

KBR Benefits 

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K 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.