Airfield Sweeping Technician (Secret Clearance)

About the role

The Airfield Sweeping Technician ensures that runways, taxiways, aprons and other paved surfaces at Al Udeid Air Base remain free of foreign object debris (FOD) to support safe aircraft operations. The role requires operating specialized sweeping equipment, performing visual inspections, and adhering to strict safety, security and clearance requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Operate mechanical and vacuum sweepers to clean runways, taxiways, aprons, ramps and shoulders.
• Conduct visual inspections of airfield surfaces before, during and after sweeping operations.
• Complete inspection checklists, logs and operational reports.
• Perform basic preventive maintenance and report equipment malfunctions or safety hazards.
• Coordinate movement area access with Airfield Management and ATC as directed.
• Support emergency or urgent airfield cleaning tasks as needed.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1‑3 years of experience in airfield operations, maintenance or sweeping.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license; U.S. passport preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Qatar residency visa.
• DoD Secret clearance (must be maintained).
• Willingness to work in extreme dust, heat and long‑hour conditions.
• 100% travel to deployed location.

Required skills

• Operation of mechanical sweepers.
• Operation of vacuum sweepers.
• Conducting visual inspections of airfield surfaces.
• Preventive maintenance of sweeping equipment.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in compliance with safety protocols.