What are the responsibilities and job description for the Airport Operations Manager position at Tampa International Airport?
The Airport Operations Manager oversees the airport's aviation facilities management, operational activities, and administrative functions. This role involves supervising airport facilities, safety programs, and security functions and managing personnel and programs to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. This position requires the ability to respond effectively to emergencies and irregular operations and the skills to lead and motivate a diverse staff. The Airport Operations Manager maintains strong working relationships with stakeholders and the public.
COMPENSATION
- Starting salary is $75,000.00/annually
WORKPLACE TYPE
- 100% On-Site
POSITION ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Airport Operations Management:
• Respond to and participate in airport emergencies and irregular operations. Establish priorities and make timely decisions during emergencies and incidents under stressful conditions. • Resolve operational issues related to public safety and security.
- Serve as the primary airport point of contact for after-hours emergencies and irregular
- Supervise the inspection of airport facilities, including runways, taxiways, apron areas, gate positions, terminal buildings, and service roads, to ensure safe and efficient operations.
Maintenance and Construction Oversight:
- Inspect and review inspection reports of airport facilities to determine necessary repairs, replacements, or improvements.
- Oversee all construction projects within the air operations area, ensuring conformance with regulations and initiating corrective action when necessary. Also, oversee events taking place in the air operations area.
Stakeholder and Public Relations Liaison:
- Maintain liaison with the Federal Aviation Administration, air traffic control tower, certification inspectors, airlines, airport tenants, and other stakeholders.
- Provide information to representatives of various agencies, groups, governmental officials, and employees to explain and interpret airport regulations and procedures.
- Maintain positive public relations with stakeholders, agencies, and the general public.
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills, including handling potentially confrontational situations.
Staff Supervision:
- Directly supervise a staff of at least one Airport Operations Supervisor - Airfield and indirectly oversee a staff of approximately six. Provide supervisory oversight to external entities to ensure smooth airport operations.
- Oversee the professional development of staff to support their engagement, growth, and goal achievement. Deliver employee performance reviews as per established timelines.
REQUIRED FOR ALL HCAA JOBS
- In the event of an emergency or disaster that impacts the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority (HCAA), an employee may be required to respond promptly to duties and responsibilities as assigned by the employee’s department or the HCAA Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Such assignments may be before, during, or after the emergency/disaster.
- Complies with all HCAA Policies, Procedures, and Standards.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma/GED
- 5 years of commercial airport FAR Part 139 experience in a small, medium, or large hub airport or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work/industry/military/job specific experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the essential job duties. Experience must be related to airport management, operations, safety, and security.
- Experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree in Aviation Business Administration, Business Administration, or another related field., and
- 2 years of commercial airport FAR Part 139 experience in a small, medium, or large hub airport or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work/industry/military/job specific experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the essential job duties. Experience must be related to airport management, operations, safety, and security.
- Experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
- AAAE Certified Member (C.M.) credential. within 1 Year Required
- NIMS & emergency management training. within 180 Days Required
- Maintain Ramp and Movement Area (MAT) driving privileges. Required
- A valid Driver's License must be valid in the state of employment. Upon Hire Required
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and advisory circulars related to FAR Part 139.
- Ability to adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing and evolving department.
- Strong knowledge of Department of Operations policies and procedures.
- Thoroughly understand Federal, State, and Aviation Authority rules and airport operations regulations.
- Ability to make critical decisions independently under stressful situations.
- A quick and objective analysis of situations to determine the appropriate action in an emergency or urgent situation.
- Knowledge of firearms usage by the airport's Wildlife Hazard Management Plan.
- Excellent organizational and leadership skills to manage multiple staff and collaborate with other airport departments.
- Effective communication skills for large and small group presentations and using two-way radio communication effectively.
- Ability to manage multi-agency, multifunctional teams and oversee complex projects.
- Strong decision-making skills for airside operations during intense or emergency-related situations.
- Excellent written communication skills to create policies, procedures, reports, memoranda, and directives.
- Effective time management and coordination abilities for handling multiple simultaneous activities.
- Proficient in computer usage and related software.
TPA MISSION STATEMENT
To be a major driver in the economic growth of the Tampa Bay Region. We will be leading-edge innovators to create global access and extraordinary customer experiences through our people and facilities to build prosperity for our stakeholders and the region.
TPA VISION STATEMENT
To be a vibrant aviation gateway for Tampa Bay, providing access and economic opportunity for our stakeholders.
The Aviation Authority-Tampa International Airport provides equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, political affiliations, marital status, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, age, sexual orientation, membership, or nonmembership in an employee organization, or based on personal favoritism or other non-merit factors.
The Aviation Authority-Tampa International Airport is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes and encourages applications from minorities, veterans, and persons with physical and mental disabilities and will reasonably accommodate the needs of those persons in the application and
testing process. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation requests will be on a case-by-case basis.
