Airport Operations Specialist

Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure compliance with Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14CFR Part 139) by conducting inspections of runways, taxiways, ramps and other aeronautical areas to ensure compliance with applicable 150 Series Advisory Circulars (ACs), federal and state regulations and the Airport Certification Manual. Report unsafe conditions and initiate corrective actions to mitigate hazards.
• Coordinate the response to aircraft emergencies or aircraft in distress, HAZMAT incidents and medical emergencies in accordance with the Airport Emergency Plan adhering to National Incident Management System (NIMS) methodology. Oversee. Oversee activities to assure compliance with airport certification requirements and Federal Aviation Administration standards. Serve as airport field representative until relieved by supervisory authority.
• Coordinate and monitor daily work on and/or near the AOA (Airport Operation Area) with other airport sections, FAA and other airfield stakeholders to ensure a safe operating environment. Initiate minor corrective actions with the related groups.
• Conduct wildlife management activities in accordance with the Wildlife Hazard Management Plan and 14 CFR Part 139.337 including the carrying and discharging of firearms, pyrotechnics and utilization of other wildlife management techniques on the airfield.
• Initiate communications with airlines, tenants and airport personnel to resolve problems pertaining to airside and security operations and to explain airport policy and lease provisions.
• Identify and anticipate operational and safety concerns by maintaining continuous surveillance and radio contact with the control tower.
• Prepare and maintain inspection reports and operations logs utilizing computer and/or written formats.
• Monitor the operational and security activities in operational areas to ensure a safe environment and ensure compliance with federal, state, local and department regulations, policies, and procedures activities.
• Participate in periodic tabletop and full-scale emergency exercises and test the response of resources. Act as field security liaison during simulated emergency testing. Command operational activities and maintain order during aeronautical-related emergencies, following the Airport Security Plan and Emergency Plan and other airport rules and regulations.
• Lead and assign operational tasks to communications and operational personnel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:
One year of airport operations experience at a commercial service airport.

Training:
Equivalent to an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in aviation, business public administration, or a related field.

LICENSING & CERTFICATIONS:

Required:
Possession of an appropriate valid driver’s license and ability to maintain insurability. Possession of, or ability to obtain within one year of hire, a federal secret security clearance issued by the Department of Homeland Security.

Preferred:
Certified Member (C.M.) certification through American Association of Airport Executives.

From the time of closing, the selection process is anticipated to last 4 - 6 weeks. The process will consist of a panel interview with the selected candidate being subject to a pre-employment drug screen, 10 year criminal history records check in accordance with the Transportation Security Administration and driving history check.