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Airfield Driving Program Manager
AmentumRiyadh, Saudi ArabiaManufacturingfull timeToday
Quick summary
Amentum is seeking an Airfield Driving Program Manager in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The position is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of the Airfield Driving Program, conducting driver training, and ensuring compliance with DAFI 13-213 and DoD standards. Candidates require at least 1 year of airfield safety experience and eligibility for US Secret Clearance.
Job description
The Airfield Driving Program Manager (WADPM) shall develop, revise, and maintain an airfield driving program to ensure the safe operations of vehicles, aircraft, and pedestrian movement on and around the airfield environment in accordance with DAFI 13-213, Airfield Driving. The WADPM will provide initial and recurring drivers' training, manage licensing, conduct compliance audits, oversee the Runway Incursion Prevention Program, and lead safety incident investigations.
Responsibilities
1. Serve as the Wing's designated Airfield Driving Program Manager, responsible for the full lifecycle of the Airfield Driving Program.
2. Develop, revise, maintain, and update the Wing Airfield Driving Instruction (ADI), training and testing materials, and local operating procedures in accordance with DAFI 13-213.
3. Train unit ADPMs and certify them to administer, test, and train personnel assigned to their unit.
4. Conduct initial, recurring, and remedial airfield driving training, including classroom instruction, practical evaluations, and competency assessments.
5. Maintain program records, training logs, violation reports, and certification documentation in accordance with DoD and USAF requirements.
6. Manage the issuance, tracking, and revocation of Airfield Driving Licenses, ensuring compliance with DAFI 13-213 and local directives.
7. Oversee the Runway Incursion Prevention Program, including trend analysis, corrective actions, and coordination with Wing Safety.
8. Lead investigations for airfield driving violations, runway incursions, and safety incidents; develop corrective action plans and report findings to Airfield Management leadership.
9. Conduct program audits of individual unit programs, spot checks, and unit compliance inspections to ensure adherence to airfield driving standards.
10. Provide recurring briefings to Wing leadership on program status, compliance issues, and risk mitigation measures.
11. Ensure reporting of Controlled Movement Area Violations and other significant events in Amentum's MIS system as required in DAFMAN 13-204 and DAFI 13-213.
Required skills
- Airfield Driving
- Airfield Risk Management
- ATC Radio Phraseology
- ICAO Procedures
- DAFI 13-213
- DAFMAN 13-204
- Runway Incursion Prevention
- Airfield Safety Audits
- Incident Investigation
Education qualifications
1. Must have a 7-skill level from an approved DoD institution or civilian equivalent.
2. Have documented knowledge or experience with ICAO procedures.
3. Have a minimum of 1 year experience implementing airfield safety procedures and generating and facilitating airfield flight line drivers program.
4. Ability to coordinate with Wing Safety, Airfield Management, Airfield Operations, and tenant units.
5. Strong written and verbal communication skills for program documentation, briefings, and incident reporting.
6. Familiarity with airfield operations, ATC radio phraseology, airfield risk management, and airfield safety programs.
7. Ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret Clearance (note: US citizenship is required to obtain and maintain the clearance).
8. Ability to obtain and maintain a US CENTCOM Medical Exam.
Company overview
Amentum is a premier global technical and engineering services partner supporting critical programs of national significance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and environment. We draw from a century-old heritage of operational excellence, mission focus, and successful execution underpinned by a strong culture of safety and ethics.
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