The Fuels Management Supervisor serves as the primary operational and administrative authority during designated shifts-primarily overseeing night shift, weekend, and non-core hours-reporting directly to the Fuels Operations Manager, Fuels Manager, and Project Manager. This position provides operational supervision, flightline servicing coordination, fuel accounting oversight, and strict environmental, safety, and occupational health (ESOH) compliance across 24/7/365 bulk petroleum operations. The incumbent ensures mission success by maintaining total shift accountability and driving compliance with Department of the Air Force (DAF) directives, Technical Orders (T.O.s), Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy policies, Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) rules, and contractual Performance Work Statement (PWS) requirements.
Responsibilities
Flight Schedule Coordination: Reviews daily and upcoming flying schedules, identifies surge requirements, and proactively coordinates with Operations Management and Fuel Leads to optimize asset readiness and personnel allocation.
Shift Accountability & Execution: Serves as the supervisor on duty during night and weekend shifts; maintains accountability for the accurate, timely, and safe completion of all scheduled refueling tasks and contractual requirements.
Operational & Flightline Oversight: Directs 24/7/365 bulk fuel receipt, storage, transfer, and issuing operations across flightline and ground servicing maintaining compliance with AFI 23-101, AFMAN 23-122, AFI 23-201, and applicable Technical Orders.
Fuels Accounting & Inventory Control: Enforces mandatory utilization of the Fuels Manager Defense (FMD) system, maintaining real-time, auditable inventory tracking for all bulk petroleum receipts, transfers, and issues in alignment with DLA Energy standards.
Safety, Environmental & Emergency Response: Enforces OSHA, EPA, and USAF safety directives across all flightline and bulk storage operations. Directs immediate containment, investigation, and reporting protocols for hazardous fuel spills, personnel injuries, safety incidents, and "near-miss" events.
Post-Incident & Drug Analysis Coordination: Executes Drug Analysis Program Coordinator responsibilities following any workplace accident or incident, ensuring immediate response, chain-of-custody documentation, and authorized clinic escort for testing.
Training & Task Certification: Oversees On-the-Job Training (OJT), technical evaluations, and qualification tracking for Fuels Distribution and Servicing Operations (FDSO) personnel, focusing on standardized operational checklists, Emergency Fuel Shutoff (EFSO) procedures, and base policy directives.
Labor & Administrative Compliance: Serves as the alternate timekeeper for Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) employees, validating work logs, attendance, and shift turnover while maintaining labor agreement alignment.
Administers the flight Purchase Card (P-Card) program, coordinating and justifying the procurement of operational supplies, mission-critical spare parts, and specialized services within established fiscal thresholds.
Records Management: Manages the flight Records Management Program to ensure all physical and electronic files, inspection records, and quality compliance logs are maintained in an inspection-ready state IAW DLA, USAF, and local guidance.
Qualifications
U.S. Citizenship
Active DoD Secret security clearance (or verified eligibility to obtain and maintain one)
Associate degree in Logistics Management, Petroleum Technology, or a related field; OR a minimum of three (3) years of hands-on bulk petroleum distribution and supervisory experience.
Prior military experience in USAF Fuels Management (AFSC 2F0X1) or sister-service bulk petroleum logistics equivalent is strongly preferred.
Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated expertise in Fuels Manager Defense (FMD), standard military logistics systems, and digital Technical Order navigation.
Valid State Driver's License with a verified clean three-year driving history; ability to obtain flightline driving credentials (AF Form 483).
Verbal communication skills with proficiency in multi-channel two-way flightline radio operations
Schedule Flexibility: Demonstrated willingness and availability to work non-standard operational shifts,
Job ID
2026-27793
Work Type
On-Site
Pay Range
$100,000 - $100,500/year
Benefits
Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.
Company Description
Work Where it Matters
Akima Readiness Support (ARS), an Akima company, is not just another federal systems support contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.
At ARS, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.
For our shareholders, ARS provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
For our government customers, ARS delivers comprehensive supply, transportation, and maintenance services designed to optimize and maintain operations.
As an ARS employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).
