221027.Airport Operations Manager-Airfield

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Airport Operations Manager – Airfield performs aviation facilities management, operational, and administrative duties.

The scope of this position encompasses responsibilities in both landside and airside operations.

Primary duties include supervising airport facilities, safety programs, security
functions, and managing the personnel and programs that ensure compliance with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and other federal, state, and city regulations.

The position supervises and directs the work of the Airport Operations Supervisors.

This position requires the individual to react quickly and calmly to protect persons and property and ensure compliance during irregular operations and emergencies.

Requires effective skills to lead and motivate a diverse staff, exercises considerable independent judgment and initiative, and maintains effective working relationships with stakeholders
and the public.

SUPERVISES OTHERS: YES

COMPENSATION: $75,000 and up based on experience
FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 Ensures compliance with federal and state regulations; supervises development and maintenance of the airport policies/procedures, Airport Certification Manual, Wildlife Hazard Management Plan, Airport Emergency Plan, Airport Security Plan, Movement Area Drivers
Training Program, etc. 
 Resolves operations issues involving airline passengers, airport guests, tenants, public safety, and security.
 Manages the personnel and programs required to comply with the FAA and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulations for operating a commercial airport.
 Responds to and participates in airport emergencies and irregular operations.

Establishes priorities and makes timely decisions under stressful conditions to emergencies and incidents of various sizes, scopes, and scales.
 Supervises the inspection of airport facilities, including runways, taxiways, apron areas, gate positions, and service roads to ensure safe and efficient operations.
 Coordinates with airport tenants and stakeholders for impacts to operations.

Works closely with multiple internal and external customers to develop plans of action and response to various issues including but not limited to, security, access control, construction and response,
and rule enforcement.
 Inspects and/or reviews inspection reports of airport facilities such as runways, taxiways, lighting, etc.

to determine repairs, replacements, or improvements required
 Oversees events that occur in the air operations area; monitors and ensures conformance with all applicable regulations and ordinances; initiates correction action.
 Maintains liaison with the FAA, air traffic control tower, certification inspectors, airlines, airport tenants, and others.
 Resolves operational issues involving public safety and security.
 Serves as the primary airport point of contact for after-hours emergencies and irregular operations.
 Provide inform...