Photo By Petty Officer 1st Class Drace Wilson | NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (May 12, 2026) Maria Mercedes, an airfield assistant...... read more read more
Maria Mercedes, from Rota, Spain, works as the airfield manager assistant at the Air Operations department onboard Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, Spain. Before stepping into the role of airfield manager assistant eight years ago, Mercedes worked at the air terminal as a contractor for 18 years. As her job title suggests, Mercedes helps ensure that the airfield is well-maintained and ready for use. “I conduct daily airfield checks of the runway, taxiways, and aprons, clearing any foreign object debris (FOD) that may cause damage to aircraft,” explained Mercedes. “I also check the condition of airfield markings and lighting systems to make sure they’re in operational condition.” Mercedes also assists with coordination for parking of aircraft, teaches the airfield vehicle operator course in Spanish for those in need of qualifying, and even pays attention to possible bird and animal conditions that may affect the airfield. “My favorite thing about my job is seeing the results of the coordination effort that helps Air Ops and the mission succeed,” stated Mercedes. When not conducting FOD walkdowns on the airfield, Mercedes enjoys spending time with her family and exercising through running and swimming.
| Date Taken: | 05.14.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.27.2026 08:02 |
| Story ID: | 565244 |
| Location: | US |
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