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Airfield Manager
2026-04-10T13:44:43+00:00
Amentum
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FULL_TIME
Lamu
Lamu
00100
Kenya
Construction
Management, Engineering / Technical, Transportation & Logistics, Protective Services, Civil & Government, Aerospace, Defense Contractors, Business Operations
KES
MONTH
2026-04-21T17:00:00+00:00
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Amentum is a global leader in designing, engineering, and modernizing critical systems and programs of national importance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and the environment. Driven by our commitment to creating a secure, sustainable future, we innovate as a collaborative team of passionate professionals dedicated to making a meaningful impa...

Job Responsibilities:

  • Oversee daily management of Diego Garcia airfield operations to ensure compliance with all Federal, Host Nation, and British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) laws and regulations, instructions, and directives.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for safe and functional airfield operations, maintaining 24/7 operational readiness, including identifying and rectifying unsafe conditions or closing the airfield to air traffic, if necessary.
  • Advise the Government Air Operations Officer on airfield operational status, including recommendations for opening/closing the airfield based on personnel, equipment, or facility capabilities.
  • Enforce compliance with operational references, including Department of Defense (DoD), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization Programs (NATOPS), Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), and other key standards governing airfield management.
  • Lead and manage airfield-related construction, repairs, and operations to ensure safety and adherence to security requirements and industry best practices.
  • Manage and supervise Airfield Management Division personnel and coordinate activities within a multi-function base operations environment.
  • Prepare and submit documentation to contracting officials regarding personnel removal/replacement, including statements of qualifications, position descriptions, and letters of commitment for temporary or permanent replacements.
  • Train and guide airfield staff to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements, operational readiness, and airfield management best practices.
  • Provide experiential leadership on Navy airfield operations, managing diverse requirements, such as multiple runways and aircraft types, and fulfilling varied command support needs.
  • Conduct regular audits, reassessments, and inspections to maintain compliance and safety across airfield operations.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business Administration/Management or Engineering, from a recognized U.S. or U.K. accredited institution or equivalent.
  • At least ten (10) years of experience in a position of overall management responsibility for an airfield, with experience equal to or greater than that of Diego Garcia airfield operations.
  • Knowledge of DoD, FAA, NATOPS, UFC, ICAO, and other relevant regulations, standards, laws, and instructions as they pertain to airfield management and operations.
  • Familiarity with airfield security regulations, safety requirements, and practices to ensure all work on the airfield is completed in a safe and secure environment.
  • Experience simultaneously managing airfield operations within a multi-function base operations environment.
  • Proficiency in the English language (read, write, and communicate fluently) to comply with operational and contractual requirements, including regulations, operating procedures, manuals, and training content.
  • Must be medically fit to perform all assigned duties, including frequent travel to international locations.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
  • Oversee daily management of Diego Garcia airfield operations to ensure compliance with all Federal, Host Nation, and British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) laws and regulations, instructions, and directives.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for safe and functional airfield operations, maintaining 24/7 operational readiness, including identifying and rectifying unsafe conditions or closing the airfield to air traffic, if necessary.
  • Advise the Government Air Operations Officer on airfield operational status, including recommendations for opening/closing the airfield based on personnel, equipment, or facility capabilities.
  • Enforce compliance with operational references, including Department of Defense (DoD), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization Programs (NATOPS), Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), and other key standards governing airfield management.
  • Lead and manage airfield-related construction, repairs, and operations to ensure safety and adherence to security requirements and industry best practices.
  • Manage and supervise Airfield Management Division personnel and coordinate activities within a multi-function base operations environment.
  • Prepare and submit documentation to contracting officials regarding personnel removal/replacement, including statements of qualifications, position descriptions, and letters of commitment for temporary or permanent replacements.
  • Train and guide airfield staff to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements, operational readiness, and airfield management best practices.
  • Provide experiential leadership on Navy airfield operations, managing diverse requirements, such as multiple runways and aircraft types, and fulfilling varied command support needs.
  • Conduct regular audits, reassessments, and inspections to maintain compliance and safety across airfield operations.
  • Proficiency in the English language (read, write, and communicate fluently)
  • Knowledge of DoD, FAA, NATOPS, UFC, ICAO, and other relevant regulations, standards, laws, and instructions as they pertain to airfield management and operations.
  • Familiarity with airfield security regulations, safety requirements, and practices.
  • Experience simultaneously managing airfield operations within a multi-function base operations environment.
  • Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business Administration/Management or Engineering, from a recognized U.S. or U.K. accredited institution or equivalent.
  • At least ten (10) years of experience in a position of overall management responsibility for an airfield, with experience equal to or greater than that of Diego Garcia airfield operations.
  • Must be medically fit to perform all assigned duties, including frequent travel to international locations.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
bachelor degree
12
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Vacancy title:
Airfield Manager

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Construction, Category: Management, Engineering / Technical, Transportation & Logistics, Protective Services, Civil & Government, Aerospace, Defense Contractors, Business Operations]

Jobs at:
Amentum

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, April 21 2026

Duty Station:
Lamu | Lamu

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, April 10 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Amentum is a global leader in designing, engineering, and modernizing critical systems and programs of national importance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and the environment. Driven by our commitment to creating a secure, sustainable future, we innovate as a collaborative team of passionate professionals dedicated to making a meaningful impa...

Job Responsibilities:

  • Oversee daily management of Diego Garcia airfield operations to ensure compliance with all Federal, Host Nation, and British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) laws and regulations, instructions, and directives.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for safe and functional airfield operations, maintaining 24/7 operational readiness, including identifying and rectifying unsafe conditions or closing the airfield to air traffic, if necessary.
  • Advise the Government Air Operations Officer on airfield operational status, including recommendations for opening/closing the airfield based on personnel, equipment, or facility capabilities.
  • Enforce compliance with operational references, including Department of Defense (DoD), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization Programs (NATOPS), Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), and other key standards governing airfield management.
  • Lead and manage airfield-related construction, repairs, and operations to ensure safety and adherence to security requirements and industry best practices.
  • Manage and supervise Airfield Management Division personnel and coordinate activities within a multi-function base operations environment.
  • Prepare and submit documentation to contracting officials regarding personnel removal/replacement, including statements of qualifications, position descriptions, and letters of commitment for temporary or permanent replacements.
  • Train and guide airfield staff to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements, operational readiness, and airfield management best practices.
  • Provide experiential leadership on Navy airfield operations, managing diverse requirements, such as multiple runways and aircraft types, and fulfilling varied command support needs.
  • Conduct regular audits, reassessments, and inspections to maintain compliance and safety across airfield operations.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business Administration/Management or Engineering, from a recognized U.S. or U.K. accredited institution or equivalent.
  • At least ten (10) years of experience in a position of overall management responsibility for an airfield, with experience equal to or greater than that of Diego Garcia airfield operations.
  • Knowledge of DoD, FAA, NATOPS, UFC, ICAO, and other relevant regulations, standards, laws, and instructions as they pertain to airfield management and operations.
  • Familiarity with airfield security regulations, safety requirements, and practices to ensure all work on the airfield is completed in a safe and secure environment.
  • Experience simultaneously managing airfield operations within a multi-function base operations environment.
  • Proficiency in the English language (read, write, and communicate fluently) to comply with operational and contractual requirements, including regulations, operating procedures, manuals, and training content.
  • Must be medically fit to perform all assigned duties, including frequent travel to international locations.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Management jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Tuesday, April 21 2026
Duty Station: Lamu | Lamu
Posted: 10-04-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 10-04-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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