Antarctic Terminal Operations (ATO) Shift Supervisor

Job description

Position Responsibilities: Contributes to and generally supports efforts relating to Amentum’s SafeUp ® Program. Serves as a liaison with various Antarctica Support Contract (ASC) work centers and agencies and Antarctica New Zealand ( AntNZ ) personnel to ensure accurate and efficient cargo/passenger operations for both day and night shifts. Coordinates transportation assets, personnel support, and equipment necessary to successfully conduct Antarctic Terminal Operations (ATO) functions at multiple airfields. Maintains operational control over the Movement Control Center (MCC) cargo yards, cargo bay, airfields, and equipment . Provides operational direction to ATO cargo and airfield personnel, and indirect operational direction for passenger services and shuttle s personnel. Supervises Airfield Shift Supervisor, Load Planner, and Air Transportation Specialist II positions. E valuates employees' performance throughout the season and provides end-of-season evaluations. Responsible for training Load Planners and oversee ing training for all other cargo personnel. Responsible for the q uality a ssurance of aircraft pallets, including hazardous segregation and proper restraint, aircraft load plans, and hazardous material documentation. Implements standard operating procedures and assists in the review and revision of operating procedures , as required . Interfaces with USAP Cargo staff, Cargo Coordinators, Fixed W ing p ersonnel, and /or grantees to coordinate cargo priorities for all outgoing flights. Ensures established priorities for passenger and cargo movements are adhered to for e ach outgoing flight. Assists with the proper handling and monitoring of c all f orward or priority passenger/cargo requests. Serves as the ATO p oint of c ontact (POC) for passenger and cargo issues in the absence of the Passenger Services Supervisor , Vehicle Operations Supervisor, MCC Supervisor and/or USAP Cargo Supervisor. Helps field and troubleshoot cargo queries regarding aircraft loading issues, cargo/passenger priorities, and any other ATO-related discrepancies that may arise. Assists the MCC Supervisor with completing safety/accident/incident reports. Interacts with the National Science Foundation (NSF) , military personnel , and other agency officials in a professional and tactful manner. P lans and conducts daily/weekly safety meetings and maintains attendance and subject matter documentation. Responsible for implementing and maintaining a safe workplace program and ensuring that safety is the highest priority in the workplace. Performs other duties as required . Required Education, Experience, Certificates and Licenses: Bachelor’s Degree and at least two years’ experience in aviation/transportation including managing staff schedules, data management and resource tracking. An additional four years of experience will be accepted in lieu of a degree. A irlift M obility C ommand (AMC) Load Planner Certification must be attained prior to deployment ; training is provided if current certification is not already held . A minimum of two years of supervisory or leadership experience . Expected Skills and Competencies: Intermediate skills working within Microsoft Office Suite ( Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint) Strong multi-tasking, organization, interpersonal, and customer service skills. Ability to work effectively in a team environment. Preferred: Previous experience with remote site logistics , preferably with the USAP. Knowledge of passenger and cargo movement functions, including transport aircraft types, capabilities, and configurations; weight and balance factors; airlift transportation directives and documentation; cargo securing techniques; and interpreting and following aircraft load plans. Familiarity with automated data processing programs such as MAXIMO and ICODES. Physical and/or Other Requirements : Willingness and ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods Successful completion of Medical and Dental examinations required by the NSF for deployment to Antarctica Successful completion of drug screening and background check required by employer Successful completion of Federal Background Check required by the NSF Must be willing and able to lift and move items, parts, assemblies, and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum as required by the position. Must be willing and able to perform physical activities including heavy lifting, climbing in and out of equipment, crawling, and working outdoors in extreme cold as required by the position. Must participate in community programs, such as “house-mouse” (chores), “daisy-picking” (cleaning-up around the station), recycling efforts & safety objectives . Valid Driver’s License issued in the United States No clearance requirement but the contract and/or the site requires US Citizenship to be approved for access. (includes NACI / T1, MRPT, CAC): Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location. Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate , each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/ buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams. Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly , each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities. Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to job.