Lead Site Manager – AFCAP V Transient Aircraft Services

KBR, Inc.

Lead Site Manager overseeing aircraft servicing operations in Southwest Asia for KBR. Ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency across multiple sites within a high-tempo environment.

Posted 4/22/2026full-timeDoha • 🇶🇦 QatarSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

401 K plan with company match
medical
dental
vision
life insurance
AD&D
flexible spending account
disability
paid time off
flexible work schedule
professional training and development

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Hard Skills & Tools

aviation operationsaircraft maintenanceTransient Aircraft Servicesaircraft ground handlingservicing proceduresTechnical Ordersdocumentation processessafety requirementsperformance metricslogistical support

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringoperational disciplineaccountabilityproblem-solvingcommunicationorganizational skillsteam managementprioritizationcontinuous improvement

Certifications

SECRET clearance