Airfield Manager

Amentum • Kenya, Lamu County, Kenya • Posted June 05, 2026

Location Kenya, Lamu County

Job Type Full time

Category Air Transportation Workers

Posted June 05, 2026

Amentum, a global leader in advanced engineering, technical, and professional services serving the US government, allies, and critical infrastructure sectors, is seeking an Airfield Manager (AFM) to support a unique US Navy program based on the island of Diego Garcia.
Job Responsibilities:
Oversee daily management of Diego Garcia airfield operations to ensure compliance with all Federal, Host Nation, and British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) laws and regulations, instructions, and directives.

Serve as the primary point of contact for safe and functional airfield operations, maintaining 24/7 operational readiness, including identifying and rectifying unsafe conditions or closing the airfield to air traffic, if necessary.

Advise the Government Air Operations Officer on airfield operational status, including recommendations for opening/closing the airfield based on personnel, equipment, or facility capabilities.

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