Airport Operations Officer (Seasonal)

This is a seasonal position with the Gulf Shores International Airport from May 15-August 16.  Expected to work 35-40 hours per week with overtime availability.  Position works closely with other seasonal and full-time staff to achieve the operational goals of the airport.
 
Under supervision of the Operations Manager, and Airport Director, coordinates use of airport facilities in accordance with established policies and procedures. Maintains airport compliance with Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 139, Transportation Security Regulation (TSR) Part 1542 and all other applicable statutes, regulations and requirements and provides for the safety and security of all airport users. Represents airport during assigned shift. Position works well within a team and supports the goals, mission, and vision of the Gulf Shores International Airport to provide world-class customer service. Oversees all airport operations during assigned shift, to provide for the safety and security of the public, tenants, and airport staff.

Ensures that all airport operations comply with FAR Parts 77 and 139, TSR Part 1542, and other applicable federal, state and local statutes and regulations.
Ensures tenant compliance with lease and operating permit requirements.
Ensures contractor compliance with safety and security provisions of contract documents and applicable regulations through direction and/or enforcement.
Assists in coordinating and monitoring airport construction activities

Performs administrative functions such as answering telephones, filing reports, and performing office work and fingerprinting
Documents adherence to policies and procedures and reports violations and suspected violations through incident reports.
Conducts periodic, daily and as necessary continuous inspections of runways, taxiways and other airport facilities to identify and document damage, deterioration, debris, and other unsafe or non-compliant conditions.


Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Aviation Management, Aviation Science, Business Administration, or other relevant field combined with experience in airport operations or administration, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. 
• Candidate must be able to pass required FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check in addition to pre-hire and random drug and alcohol screenings.

Licenses and Certifications: 
•           Necessary: Valid Driver’s License  IMPORTANT JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Coordinates use of airport facilities be air carrier, air cargo, military and charter aircraft operators.
• Trains and tests airport employees on movement area operating procedures.
• Monitors and ensures safe vehicle operations on movement and non-movement areas.
• Perform fingerprinting duties to support badging program
• Assumes primary responsibility for wildlife control procedures and ensures compliance with the Authority’s Wildlife Hazard Management Plan and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Closes or places restrictions on airport operating areas to ensure operational safety.
• Position represents airport authority in absence of management
• Coordinates safety and security measures with airport tenants, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and state and county public safety and emergency response agencies.
• Issues notices to air missions (NOTAMs) to report all conditions that impact safe operations of aircraft and ensures that they are promptly communicated to the FAA, air carriers and other airport users.
• Assists in planning and coordinating use of facilities for dignitary visits and other special events.
• Enforces compliance with the airport rules and regulations and the airport security program.
• Performs other duties as assigned, with potential to perform ARFF firefighting duties 

Salary : $17 - $24