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 Alternate Site Manager (ASM) is responsible for supporting the day-to-day management, coordination, and performance of all Transient Aircraft Services (TAS) operations at an assigned installation within the Southwest Asia Area of Responsibility (AOR). Reporting directly to the Site Manager, the ASM 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 assisting in the supervision of all assigned personnel supporting TAS operations. The ASM serves as the designated authority in the absence of the Site Manager and is accountable for maintaining operational continuity, coordinating with Government stakeholders, and ensuring 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; support documentation, reporting, and enforcement across TAS operations.
• Assist in the 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 personnel during shifts; reinforce operational discipline, safety standards, and quality execution.
• Serve as the acting Site Manager in the absence of the Site Manager, maintaining full authority over daily operations and decision-making.
• 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 assist in implementing 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 updates, performance metrics, and operational deliverables.
• Maintain accountability of on-site equipment, vehicles, and tools; ensure proper use, maintenance, and documentation.
• Support training, qualification, and readiness of personnel; ensure all team members meet required certifications and standards.
• Assist with transition, mobilization, and demobilization activities to maintain continuity of operations.
• Plan, organize, and prioritize multiple competing requirements in a dynamic, austere environment while maintaining mission focus.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned by the Site Manager.

Basic qualifications

• U.S. National (USN) with an active Secret Security Clearance
• Minimum 6 years of experience in aviation operations, aircraft maintenance, or Transient Aircraft Services
• Demonstrated experience in flight line operations and aircraft servicing
• Prior experience in a supervisory or leadership role
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Aircraft ground handling and servicing procedures
  • Airfield safety requirements and flight line operations
  • Applicable Technical Orders and maintenance practices

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,