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The Aviation Operations Manager (AOM) will join an exciting team as part of the Field Area within the Antarctic Support Contract (ASC). The AOM is responsible for managing the logistics and planning associated the United States Antarctic Program (USAP)'s on-continent fixed wing, helicopter and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) operations consisting of:
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- 3 rotary wing aircraft
- 4+ LC-130 Hercules
- 3+ Twin Otters
- 1+ Basler
- 10+ UAVs
Is the primary interface and works directly with the National Science Foundation (NSF), Aviation Management Directorate, McMurdo / South Pole area management, the scientific research community, military airlift provider the New York Air National Guard (NYANG), NSF contract airlift providers Kenn Borek Air (KBA) and Pathfinder Aviation Antarctica (PAA), US Department of the Interior (DOI) Office of Aviation Services (OAS) and other entities to efficiently plan and utilize these resources.
As a leader in the Field Area this position reports to the Leidos ASC Field Area Manager, leads a team of aviation supervisors, and advises Leidos and NSF leadership on all matters related to Science Aviation, LC-130 Hercules resources, smaller fixed and rotary wing aircraft, and UAVs. Works cooperatively and collaboratively with other ASC areas and departments, key NSF administration, aviation contractors, and science grantees to ensure the effective execution of requirements.
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This position requires deployment to Antarctica (5 months/year). This position requires successful completion of physical and dental examinations, as required by the NSF for deploying to Antarctica. Failure to meet these requirements will result in withdrawal of employment offer or other employment action.
Due to contract requirements, US Citizenship is required.
Must obtain a Public Trust security clearance prior to start date. This process could take up to 4 months.
The anticipated salary range for this role is $117,000 - $132,000 annually, along with a percentage increase during deployment.
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About the Antarctic Support Contract:
Leidos Antarctic Support Contract (ASC) is the prime contractor to the National Science Foundation (NSF) in support of the United States Antarctic Program (USAP). Leidos supports the NSF's Office of Polar Program's Antarctic Infrastructure and Logistics by aligning with their Mission and Vision Statements:
- Vision: Expanding our scientific reach in Antarctica through increased operational and logistical effectiveness.
- Mission: To provide the operational and logistical platform necessary for the U.S. to conduct world-class science in Antarctica and maintain its active and influential presence on the continent.
Leidos ASC provides science and logistics support for approximately 150 science and technical events across three geographically remote research stations; McMurdo Station, Palmer Station, and South Pole Station and several deep field sites across Antarctica. Each station or field site supports world class research across multiple science disciplines. The planning and implementation of science support requirements in Antarctica is a critical part of our mission.
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The Challenge:
- Leads the ASC Science Aviation work center, with direct operational oversight of the fixed wing supervisor and helicopter operations supervisor.
- Serves as the ASC POC for NSF's Science Aviation contracts and ensures that all resource planning is compatible with the guidance therein.
- Coordinates with ASC Science Planning team on out-year planning and is responsible for allocation of NSF's rotary and fixed wing resources for science support.
- Coordinates with South Pole, McMurdo, Peninsula, and Field Operations for all aviation requirements and ensures an integrated aviation plan.
- Develops and manages annual and out-year operational budgets in conjunction with the Field Area Manager.
- Creates and manages use of data management tools for all aviation resources to accurately and quickly provide planned, actual, and historical numbers to colleagues and customers.
- Ensures USAP logistical requirements and flight hour forecasts per airframe are in alignment with seasonal science and operational plans. Monitors and reports on flight hour and other data in-season and ensures executed plans stay within allocations.
- Coordinates with Antarctica New Zealand (ANZ) and other national programs as required to identify their aviation requirements for shared aircraft resources.
- Collaborates with Field, McMurdo and South Pole Science implementation. Attends science planning meetings and is responsible for understanding each groups' requirements and interdependency for scheduling.
- Oversees preparation of aviation operations inputs for Science Information Packets (SIP) reviews, Research Support Plan (RSP) documents, project plans and other program requirements. Collaborates with ASC Science Planning team as needed for Allocated Resource Summary and out-year schedule data review and alignment.
- Works directly with the NYANG to define capabilities and requirements in and out of the field season. Collaborates with the NYANG and NSF to provide input for creation of the Air Tasking Order.
- Develops ASC agenda topics and coordinates with OAS to plan the annual aviation Program Management Review (PMR). Ensures ASC presentation materials are complete and ready for NSF, OAS, and aviation contractor viewing.
- Coordinates the overall development of the NSF deliverable Annual USAP Air Operations Planning Summary by October 1.
- Oversees all on-ice schedule creation to ensure priorities are in line with the season plan. Coordinates flight priorities with ASC and elevates to NSF when required. Works with the NSF to establish flight priorities and allocation/re-allocation of flight hours.
- Maintains effective communication with pilots, field parties and/or field camps. This responsibility includes relaying all changes in support requirements to relevant agencies.
- Oversees in-season reporting on all on continental-based UAV operations. Coordinates closely with NIWC, NSF, and OAS to support effective UAV integration and to address challenges if/as they arise.
- Leads biweekly Air Operations Planning Board (AOPB) meeting and oversees biweekly Helicopter Operations Planning (HOP) meeting. Maintains oversight of progress against planned fixed wing and helicopter flight schedules and hours, coordinates internal and interagency stakeholder discussions to resolve resource and scheduling issues, and ensures integration of on-continent and intercontinental fixed wing airlift plans.
- Directs all aviation data management to include but not limited to: geographic coordinates documentation, statistical information regarding intra-continental flights including planned vs. actual missions, passenger and cargo movements, causes for flight delays, aborts or cancellations, and fuel cache inventory.
- Responsible for ongoing development and implementation of a strategic fuel cache management plan. Collaborates with ASC Operations and other colleagues to ensure aviation fuel cache availability for planned science.
- Interacts with the National Science Foundation, their sub-contracting agencies, military personnel and other agency officials in a professional and tactful manner.
- Responsible for implementing and maintaining a safe workplace program and ensuring that safety is the highest priority in the workplace.
What Sets You Apart:
- Bachelor degree in management, air transportation, or a related field, and 5 years in aviation operations.
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to work in a fast paced, high stress environment, work independently, and display strong organizational and strategic thinking skills
- Ability to communicate effectively in in the work environment
- Leadership experience
- Strong Microsoft Office suite skills
You May Also Have:
- Experience in aviation logistical support or passenger and cargo movement, to include documentation, expediting, and tracking
- Experience with polar field work, science support, or remote logistical support
- DOI Interagency Aviation Training (IAT)
- ICS 200 certified
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Original Posting Date:
2025-02-14
While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $89,700.00 - $162,150.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.