Airfield Manager

Texas Tech University
📍 Lubbock, Texas, United States 💼 Full Time 🕒 Posted June 12, 2026

Job Description

Major/Essential Functions

Operational Oversight
  • Direct and coordinate daily aircraft movements, including fixed-wing, rotary-wing, unmanned, and experimental aircraft.
  • Manage airfield access and scheduling for tenants, research teams, and visiting aircraft.
  • Monitor and maintain airfield readiness, including runway, taxiway, and apron conditions.
  • After-hour work is possible; could need to be on-call.
  • Safety and Regulatory Compliance
  • Ensure compliance with applicable FAA, DoD, ICAO, and RNSC operational standards.
  • Conduct routine safety audits and risk assessments.
  • Develop and implement emergency response protocols tailored to dissimilar aircraft operations.
  • Maintain wildlife and environmental compliance plans.
  • Provide Notices to Airmen (NOTAM).
  • Stakeholder Coordination
  • Serve as the primary liaison between RNSC, LRRA, aerospace tenants, TTU research teams, and regulatory agen...
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    Job Details

    • Location Lubbock, Texas
    • Job Type Full Time
    • Category Air Transportation Workers
    • Posted Date June 12, 2026
    • Application Deadline July 22, 2026