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Airfield Manager

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Airfield Manager

Job #: 26-021
Status: AGR
Location: Madison
Closing Date: 12/31/2026

Wisconsin Air National Guard Active Guard Reserve (AGR) Vacancy Announcement

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 26-021 ANG
OPENING DATE: 18 December 2025
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL: 11:59PM ON 31 Dec 2025
POSITION TITLE: Airfield Manager
AFSC REQUIREMENTS: 1C7X1
SKILL LEVEL REQUIRED: 7 Skill Level with 368
MINIMUM GRADE: E7
MAXIMUM GRADE: E8
UNIT/LOCATION: 115th Operations Support Squadron
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Open to anyone eligible to join the WI ANG AGR program

APPOINTMENT FACTORS

  1. Initial tours will be 4 years. Follow-on tour lengths may be from 1 to 6 years per ANGI 36-101.
  2. Non AGR Person receiving a federal military retirement or retainer pay are not eligible.
  3. Must meet the physical requirements of DAFMAN 36-2905, prior to being placed on AGR tour.
  4. Members who are not suitable for Career AGR may be considered for an Occasional Tour.
  5. Military grade will not exceed the maximum authorized grade on the unit manning document.
  6. Must meet all AGR requirements of ANGI 36-101 and AFSC requirements of AFECD/AFOCD.
  7. IAW ANGI 36-101, paragraph 5.10, applicants should be able to complete 20 years of active federal service prior to Mandatory Separation Date (MSD). Individuals selected for AGR tours that cannot attain 20 years of active federal Service prior to reaching mandatory separation must complete a Statement of Understanding contained in Attachment 3 of ANGI36-101 and obtain TAG waiver approval prior to starting AGR tour.
  8. IAW ANGI 36-101, paragraph 6.6.1., members should remain in the position to which initially assigned for a minimum of 24 months. TAG may waive this requirement when in the best interest of the unit, State, or Air National Guard.
  9. Hiring of an E-8/9 or O4+ is contingent on controlled grade availability.
  10. IAW ANGI 36-101, paragraph 5.7, an individual must not have been previously separated for cause from active duty or previous Reserve Component AGR tour.
    1. ASVAB requirements: G > 50
    2. PULHES: 333233

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

Monitor and coordinate airfield and aircraft activities. Conduct airfield checks. Processes flight plans and other air traffic related data through the national and international air traffic systems. Provides flight following services and initiates appropriate actions for overdue aircraft. Maintains and processes Notice-to-Airman (NOTAMs). Maintains a record of daily events. Executes Operating Instructions and Quick Reaction Checklists necessary to perform Airfield Management duties and responds to situations requiring immediate action. Provides transient aircrew and aircraft support to include processing Prior Permission Required (PPR) requests; coordinating parking areas; receiving, storing, and issuing classified material; and coordinating aircrew transportation. Provides briefings to base and transient aircrews on relevant airfield operations and restrictions. Maintains the flight planning room equipment, maps, displays and publications. Maintains situational awareness of airfield activities and overall responsibility for Airfield Management (AM) section while on duty. Serves as the representative for the Airfield Manager during emergency response situations and during Airfield Manager’s non-duty hours. Assesses airfield operations/situations, determines operational requirements, and imposes airfield restrictions as needed (e.g., closing/suspending operations on aprons, taxiways, and runways). Briefs AM personnel on emergency and operational activities. Performs daily airfield inspections to ensure a safe operational environment. Evaluates airfield activities to ensure compliance with established policies and directives. Identifies, reports, corrects, or mitigates inspection discrepancies.

Coordinates and supervises airfield construction, repair activities, facilities maintenance, and snow removal operations. Coordinates with appropriate agencies, such as air traffic control, civil engineers, security forces and command post, to ensure airfield activities are supported as appropriate. Reviews, interprets, and enforces policies, instructions and directives pertaining to airfield management activities operations. Prepares operating directives and memorandums for airfield management activities. Establishes and manages base airfield driving program to include training, certification, and remedial action. Establishes procedures for controlling privately owned vehicles on the airfield.

SPECIALTY QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge. Knowledge is mandatory of: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO); North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO); United States federal and military airfield regulations; aeronautical charts, maps, and publications; flight data and NOTAM systems; familiarity of navigational aids; basic aircraft design characteristics; and principles of organization, purpose, operation, and management of airfield operational areas.

Education. N/A

Training. N/A

Other. Normal color visions as defined in DAFMAN 48-123, Medical Examinations and Standards. Ability to speak distinctly in person and over air-to-ground radios. See attachment 4 for additional entry requirements. For award and retention of these AFSCs: Must possess a valid state driver’s license to operate government motor vehicles (GMV) in accordance with AFI 24-301, Ground Transportation. Must maintain qualifications according to DAFMAN 13-204v2, Airfield Management. Must maintain local network access IAW AFI 17-130, Cybersecurity Program Management and AFMAN 17-1301, Computer Security. Specialty routine access to Tier 3 (T3) information, systems, or similar classified environment. For award and retention of AFSCs 1C7X1 and 1C700: 3.5.3.1. Completion of a current T3 Investigation required IAW DoDM 5200.02, DAFMAN 16-1405, Air Force Personnel Security Program, is mandatory. Hearing Conservation certification is mandatory. Must be able to handle weapons for BASH response and contingency taskings. NOTE: Award of the entry level without a completed T3 Investigation is authorized provided an interim Secret security clearance has been granted according to DoDM 5200.02, DAFMAN 16 -1405 Department of Air Force Personnel Security Program. Must be able to attain 7 level with 368 within 12 months of hire. Selection of a SMSgt will be contingent on availability of an E-8 controlled grade.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Interested applicants must submit the following documentation to be considered for interview. Any missing items are encouraged to be documented with an explanation in the cover letter included in the application.

APPLICATIONS WILL INCLUDE (All documents must be personally identifiable and must include date if required)

  • Cover letter with Job Announcement Number and Position Title for which you are applying, current Military Status (AGR, Technician, Traditional, Active Duty), along with contact information (i.e. Phone numbers and an e-mail address).
  • NGB Form 34-1 (Application for AGR Position) dated 20131111 (must be signed and dated). Manually signed copy accepted. Digital signature may fall off when combining PDF files. Double check prior to sending packet.
  • Record Review RIP (NOT point credit summary or Career Data Brief) complete and current. Other Service Components submit appropriate individual personnel information printout. This is used to verify AFSCs, aptitude scores, position status, time in service, time in grade, etc. This can be pulled from vMPF.
  • Current Fitness Report. Current (within 12 months) Fitness report from myFitness in pdf format
  • AF Form 422 Current (within 12 months), Physical Profile Serial Report. Other Service Components submit medical documentation that includes PULHES score. If any PULHES are a “3”, a statement indicating that individual is Worldwide Deployable needs to be submitted.
  • SF 181- (Race and Ethnicity Identification). Form is required for packet. However, completion is voluntary. Please see further instructions on the form.
  • All Other Service Component applicants must have their ASVAB raw scores converted to Air Force ASVAB scores and include them in a letter from either a Recruiter or MEPS Counselor.

NOTE:

  1. Failure to provide all the required documents will result in being disqualified.
  2. Applicants must sign NGB Form 34-1; failure to sign the form will result in being disqualified. Please ensure 34-1 reflects Tour Announcement number and current telephone number.
  3. If selected for the job, member must have a current passing fitness and an AGR qualified AF Form 422 Signed by the State Air Surgeon prior to being placed on AGR tour.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Interested applicants who meet the eligibility criteria may apply by emailing all required documents, as one (1) pdf to MSgt LaChance at michelle.lachance@us.af.mil and SMSgt Kasten at melanie.kasten@us.af.mil. Portfolio formats are accepted. The file and email subject line should read as: LastName, FirstName_#_JobTitle (i.e. Doe, John_22-001_Personnel) An email will be sent to confirm receipt of application. Feel free to call Comm (608) 242-3761 or (608) 242-3138 to verify receipt of your application. Applications will not be reviewed before the closing date.

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