Airport Operations Officer

Under supervision of the Operations Manager, 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.

Benefits package

The Airport Authority and City of Gulf Shores offers a comprehensive benefit package with options that can help protect your health, finances and peace of mind. Just as the City of Gulf Shores is dedicated to the people in our community, we are also dedicated to providing employees with benefits that fit your diverse needs. Our benefit package includes health, dental, vision, life, disability and other voluntary products offered through Aflac. The City also has an employee clinic for those employees who are enrolled in our health insurance plan to utilize free of charge. 

Examples of Duties

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.

Prioritizes and coordinates tasks for Authority sections regarding matters of operational safety.

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.

Typical Qualifications

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 

Supplemental Information

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 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Thorough working knowledge of FAR Part 139, Part TSR 1542 and all other federal, state and local rules, regulations, standards and requirements governing air traffic, commercial and general aviation, airport safety and security, airport and movement area operating and maintenance standards, and other relevant matters.
• Thorough working knowledge of the practices and principles of airport administration, operations, security and airfield maintenance.
• Working knowledge of building, grounds and airfield inspection practices and principles.
• Working knowledge of word-processing, spreadsheet and data base applications software required to collect, compile, analyze and report data.
• Good English language usage skills, including spelling, punctuation, grammar and construction.
• Candidate has a “can-do” attitude and works well within a team and takes initiatives on new projects
• Ability to establish and maintain professional and effective working relationships with  Authority and other airport employees, representatives of other agencies and the public.
• Ability to interact positively and professionally with tenants, contractors, subcontractor employees, passengers, cargo shippers, community representatives and members of the general public from widely diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize scenarios. 

Mental and Physical Abilities:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, routine correspondence and memos.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed both indoors and outdoors. 
• Work is performed in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to outdoor elements.
• Safely and effectively performs required duties and safely operates Airport Authority vehicles and equipment. 
• Clearly, concisely, and effectively communicates in person and over both the telephone and aviation radios. 
• Duties require working shifts including mornings, nights, weekends, holidays, on call, and/or being available to respond to a variety of airfield problems and situations. 
• Work is performed part of the time working in an environment where errors on this job can lead to significant physical or mental consequences for self or others.