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The Airport Operations Specialist is responsible for assuring compliance with federal, state and local laws and ordinances; aviation and airport safety. This position encompasses the daily and event-driven supervision and oversight of airfield operations and airport security as well as conducting associated training for all airport employees and tenants. This position requires the employee to exercise sound judgment and proper discretion and to ensure the airport’s compliance with federal, state and local laws and ordinances.

Applications are accepted until the position is filled. Interviews will be conducted as qualified applicants apply as this is an open until filled position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervises airfield operations; monitors, assesses, and responds to airfield conditions.
• Inspects and evaluates airfield; records conditions, discrepancies, directs corrective actions.
• Oversees general airport security, performing surveillance, inspections, and investigations. Conducts security spot checks of all airport grounds.
• Ensures compliance with FAA regulations; formulates reports and standardized checklists. Documents quality control and compliance assurance.
• Ensures compliance with TSA security procedures; conduct inspections and investigates security breaches.
• Manages the Wildlife Hazard Management Plan; implements policies and procedures, mitigates wildlife.
• Directs airfield snow operations; ensures staff, equipment and treatments are being utilized in a safe and timely manner for removal of snow and ice.
• Directs appropriate actions for airport construction projects and emergencies; responds to and assesses airport emergencies, accidents, or incidents.
• Develops and conducts airport training; FAA, TSA, and other assigned training.
• Serves as airport liaison when needed; communicate with FAA, TSA, Airline Station Managers, Tenants, Contractors and other entities as necessary.
• Works variable hours, including weekends and holidays, and on-call as needed.
• Performs other tasks as determined by airport management.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management or aviation-related field and one (1) year related experience; or
• Associate's degree or equivalent in Aviation Management or aviation-related field and three (3) years related experience; or
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and five (5) years’ experience in airport/aviation operations.
• A combination of education and experience deemed appropriate to fulfill the role and responsibilities of this position will be considered.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Must possess a valid driver’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days from the date of hire.
• Must possess certification as an AAAE Airport Certified employee (ACE) of Operations or ability to obtain within one (1) year from the date of hire.
• AAAE Airport Certified Employee (ACE) of Security or AAAE Certified Member (C.M.) desired.
• Must possess FEMA/ICS-200 level or obtain within one (1) year from date of hire.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.55 - $23.14 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Holidays
• On call
• Rotating shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Rapid City, SD 57703: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person