Airport Operations Specialist

We are seeking a dedicated and reliable team member to become part of our operations and maintenance crew. This multifaceted role offers the opportunity to contribute to everything from building maintenance to ensuring the safety of our airfield as an Aircraft Rescue Firefighter.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and manage the upkeep of grounds and facilities
• Oversee airfield operations to ensure safety and compliance
• Stay current with FAA regulations and industry standards
• Operate heavy equipment safely and efficiently
• Work independently with a high level of responsibility

Additional Requirements:

• Flexibility for split shifts, emergency calls, and weekend work is essential

If you're ready for a challenging and rewarding role, and you have the necessary skills and drive, we would love to hear from you!

Performs the activities related with airport & airfield operations, construction, maintenance of equipment and airport facilities in accordance with City policy and governmental regulations at the Fort Dodge Regional Airport.
 
Essential Job Functions

• Demonstrates and supports Lean principles and practices.
• Operates a large equipment such as front-end loader, sweeper, tractor, dump truck, snow plow.
• Push mowing and tractor mowing.
• Plowing and shoveling snow.
• Able to service/make repairs to and adjust heavy equipment.
• Orders and keeps track of materials and supplies used on jobs.
• Cuts brush/trees and operates chain saw.
• Pavement crack sealing and airfield painting.
• Building Maintenance.
• Work a rotational on call weekend shift; standby for covering A.R.F.F. (Aircraft Rescue & Fire Fighting).
• Work special events and charters, as needed.
• Attends meetings and conferences, as needed.
• Attends work regularly at the designated time and place.
• Conducts safety self-inspections of the air operations area (AOA) daily in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 139.
• Issues, cancels, or updates Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) in accordance with FAR Part 139.
• Performs snow removal work with little or no prior notice; monitors pavement conditions during inclement weather; complies with all aspects of airport snow removal operations.
• Conducts field condition assessment inspections to include braking actions and condition reporting during snow events.
• Performs aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) operations for aircraft incident/accident and on-airport structural fires.
• Provides emergency response for incidents occurring at the airport and acts as a first responder until mutual aid arrives; responds to airport pedestrian or vehicle incidents or accidents.
• Completes a daily logbook for the airport, conducts fuel handler inspections, and other reports as necessary.
• Operates and performs minor maintenance and daily checks on the airport’s ARFF equipment and maintains related facilities.
• Performs airport security inspections of the airport to include, but not limited to, automobile parking lots, AOA fencing and gates, aircraft parking ramps and airline terminal.
• Performs office duties and training utilizing a computer-based system.
• Maintains runways, taxiways, lighting systems, safety areas and navigational aids in compliance with FAA regulations. 

Minimum Qualifications Required

• Graduation from High School or GED, supplemented by higher level education training or course work.   
• Experience in light construction and/or mechanical maintenance.  
• Experience in the operation of heavy automotive equipment.  
• Experience in firefighting and basic emergency training.  
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; must be able to follow safety rules and accident prevention practices; and be able to learn and understand airport operations.
• Experience in airport operations preferred, but not required.

OR

• Any combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge and experience necessary to perform the work.

Special Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid Iowa Driver’s License.
Must pass criminal background check, pre-employment physical and drug screen.
Ability to complete Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) by attending an initial ARFF training course for certification (usually 5 days in length).  Must be able to pass a physical examination and stress test to wear an S.C.B.A. (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus).  
Must attend regular training to learn and maintain knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration regulations, airport security requirements, airport rescue and firefighting certification.
Is able to work weekends and evenings as necessary.  Able to respond to on-call emergencies or other required needs.

Salary : $58,968