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The Wing Airfield Driving Program Manager (WADPM) is responsible for developing, revising, and maintaining a robust airfield driving program that ensures the safe operation of vehicles, aircraft, and pedestrian movement within the airfield environment. This role requires collaboration with base senior leadership and various support agencies to implement and manage the program effectively. The WADPM will provide comprehensive initial and recurring airfield drivers’ training for unit-level Airfield Driving Program Managers (ADPMs) and all airfield drivers. Furthermore, the WADPM is tasked with ensuring accurate reporting of Controlled Movement Area Violations and other significant events in the company’s Management Information System (MIS), coordinating with appropriate Wing leadership, and adhering to the guidelines set forth in DAFMAN 13-204 and DAFI 13-213. Spot checks will also be conducted to enforce compliance with established airfield driving procedures.
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Minimum Qualifications:
- Must possess a 7-skill level from an approved DoD institution or civilian equivalent.
- Documented knowledge or experience with ICAO procedures. Minimum of 1 year experience implementing airfield safety procedures and facilitating airfield flight line drivers program.
- Ability to coordinate effectively with Wing Safety, Airfield Management, Airfield Operations, and tenant units.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for program documentation, briefings, and incident reporting.
- Familiarity with airfield operations, ATC radio phraseology, airfield risk management, and airfield safety programs.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret Clearance (Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain/maintain the clearance).
- Ability to obtain and maintain a US CENTCOM Medical Exam.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Serve as the Wing’s designated Airfield Driving Program Manager, overseeing the full lifecycle of the Airfield Driving Program.
- Develop, maintain, and update the Wing Airfield Driving Instruction (ADI), training and testing materials, and local operating procedures.
- Train unit ADPMs and certify them to administer, test, and train personnel assigned to their unit.
- Conduct initial, recurring, and remedial airfield driving training, including classroom instruction, practical evaluations, and competency assessments.
- Maintain program records, training logs, violation reports, and certification documentation in accordance with DoD and USAF requirements.
- Manage the issuance, tracking, and revocation of Airfield Driving Licenses, ensuring compliance with DAFI 13-213 and local directives.
- Oversee the Runway Incursion Prevention Program, which includes trend analysis and corrective actions in coordination with Wing Safety.
- Lead investigations into airfield driving violations, runway incursions, and safety incidents; develop corrective action plans and report findings to Airfield Management leadership.
- Conduct program audits of individual unit programs, perform spot checks, and conduct unit compliance inspections to ensure adherence to airfield driving standards.
- Provide recurring briefings to Wing leadership on program status, compliance issues, and risk mitigation measures.
