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UABOS Spain: Air Cargo Foreman
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Program SummaryKBR will sustain the operational well-being of U.S. armed forces at Morón Air Base (Spain), Incirlik Air Base, Izmir Air Station, and various facilities in Turkey. Our services encompass program management, civil engineering, morale and recreation support, postal operations, safety services, logistics, and more. With a five-year base period and three one-year options, KBR ensures these bases operate smoothly, allowing deployed personnel to focus on mission execution.
Job SummaryPerforms ground handling and servicing of aircraft arriving and departing the airfield IAW applicable Technical Orders. Escorts transient aircraft to designated parking locations. Performs aircraft recovery, servicing, visual inspection, launch and end of runway (EOR) inspections on transient tactical aircraft IAW applicable AF instructions and Technical Orders. Maintains aircraft support equipment (SE), forms and records. Provide aircrews with maintenance and supply support. Tows AGE equipment as required. After attending training, performs as crashed damaged disabled aircraft recovery team member. Shift work is required. Additional duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Roles and Responsibilities
Assists aircrews with securing of aircraft during inclement weather. Servicing includes aircraft parking, chocking, grounding, marshaling, towing, refueling, engine oil, hydraulic system and pneumatic systems. Performs operator care and servicing maintenance on assigned vehicles.
Required to push, pull and lift heavy equipment.
Works on or near various types of aircraft with or without operating engines on the flight line in various weather conditions to include hot, cold, rain and wind.
Perform a range of aircraft services, including parking, chocking, grounding, marshaling, towing, refueling, engine oil, hydraulic systems, pneumatic and both gaseous and liquid oxygen system servicing.
Assist Cryogenics work center in replenishing liquid oxygen carts. Replenish gaseous oxygen and nitrogen cylinder bottles as required from servicing carts.
Understand and apply requirements for aircraft crashed damaged or disabled aircraft recovery (CDDAR).
Demonstrate proficiency in towing tactical or cargo aircraft, specifically related to crash recovery and transient alert procedures.
Other duties assigned.
Basic Qualifications
US Citizen
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance or the ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.
Team member meets the qualifications of the tactical/cargo aircraft maintenance field or specialist/back-shop fields or the civilian equivalent.
2 years’ experience as a tactical aircraft or large air framed aircraft Crew Chief/Plane Captain or Cargo Aircraft Handler.
Maintenance, back-shop or specialist fields and possess technical expertise and knowledge to handle and service all transient aircraft.
Valid US driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of environmental laws concerning the proper disposition of Hazardous Materials.
Graduated from a USAF Crashed Damaged Disabled Aircraft Recovery course (CDDAR) dated from 2014 to present.
KBR BenefitsKBR 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.
Inclusion and Diversity at KBR At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient.