AFCAP V SWA Transient Aircraft Services: Lead Site Manager at KBR, Inc.

Abu Nakhlah, Couva-Tabaquite-Talparo, Qatar -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Aviation operations, Aircraft maintenance, Transient aircraft services, Flight line safety, FOD prevention, Tool control, Team leadership, Operational management, Logistics coordination, Performance reporting, Stakeholder management, Technical order compliance, Resource allocation, Quality assurance, Safety management

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Title: AFCAP V SWA Transient Aircraft Services: Lead Site Manager 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 Lead Site Manager is responsible for the day-to-day oversight, coordination, and performance of all Transient Aircraft Services (TAS) operations across multiple locations within the Southwest Asia Area of Responsibility (AOR). Reporting directly to the Project Manager, the Lead 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 senior leadership across all supported sites, overseeing Site Managers responsible for aircraft arrival, marshaling, parking, servicing, turn-around, and departure operations. The Lead Site Manager ensures standardized execution of TAS requirements across all locations while maintaining compliance with flight line safety programs, Foreign Object Damage (FOD) prevention, tool control procedures, and aircraft maintenance coordination requirements. The Lead Site Manager is accountable for multi-site operational continuity, synchronization of resources, and performance against mission-driven service levels in a high-tempo, austere environment—ensuring all locations operate as a unified enterprise in support of continuous aircraft operations and mission readiness Roles and Responsibilities Maintain a ZERO Harm workplace by setting the standard for flight line safety and enforcing strict adherence to all airfield safety practices, FOD prevention, and tool control procedures. Ensure full compliance with Environmental, Safety, and Quality Assurance requirements; provide oversight, documentation, and enforcement across all Transient Aircraft Services (TAS) operations. Provide daily oversight of multi-site TAS operations, including aircraft arrival, marshaling, parking, servicing, turn-around, and departure activities to ensure all PWS performance objectives are consistently met. Lead, supervise, and mentor all Site Managers and their respective flight line teams to deliver safe, timely, and high-quality aircraft servicing operations. Establish a culture of accountability, operational discipline, safety, and continuous improvement across all locations within the AOR. Coordinate daily operational priorities across multiple sites; synchronize aircraft servicing requirements, staffing, and resource allocation to meet mission demands. Schedule personnel across all locations (shifts, rotations, coverage) to maintain required 24/7/365 service levels, including support to surge operations and short notice taskings. Inspect and audit flight line operations across all sites to verify compliance with PWS requirements, Technical Orders, and airfield procedures; initiate corrective actions as required. Oversee execution of aircraft ground handling and servicing operations to ensure efficiency, safety, and compliance with applicable directives and standards. Monitor performance trends across all locations; identify operational gaps, troubleshoot issues, 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) to support aircraft flow and operational priorities. Ensure accurate and timely documentation, reporting, and records management across all TAS operations, including performance metrics, staffing reports, and operational deliverables. Manage and synchronize critical equipment, vehicles, and operational resources across multiple sites; coordinate logistical support and procurement as required. Produce and review required operational deliverables and reports (daily/weekly/monthly), ensuring consistency and accuracy across all locations. Plan, organize, and prioritize multiple competing mission requirements across geographically dispersed sites while maintaining operational efficiency and mission focus. Drive standardization of processes, procedures, and best practices across all locations to ensure consistent execution of TAS operations. Perform additional duties and lead special projects as directed by the Project Manager to support mission success and contract performance. 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 12–15 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 ability to lead large, geographically dispersed teams in high-tempo environments Ability to work in a high-risk environment and manage staff in an austere/expeditionary setting. Proficiency with standard reporting and documentation practices, including use of Government-directed systems and data accuracy expectations. 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 . 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. KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World. KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver. Fraud Alert Fraud has infiltrated the job placement market via the internet, email and direct phone contact. Attempts have included unauthorized use of KBR’s name and logo to solicit potential job seekers or to extend false job offers. Bad actors may mix in fake job advertisements with legitimate postings. These ads can include contact instructions and require job seekers to send sensitive personal information or money to pay for visa applications, processing fees, etc., in exchange for consideration for a high-paying position. KBR will never ask for any sort of advance payment as part of the recruiting/hiring process. Candidate profiles are carefully managed to protect personal information.

Responsibilities

The Lead Site Manager oversees daily transient aircraft services across multiple Southwest Asia locations to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations. They provide leadership to site managers, synchronize resources, and maintain strict adherence to safety and performance standards.