Airport Operations Specialist I

Summary

Job Description

The Operations Coordinator I plays a key role in ensuring the efficient and safe operation of the airport by representing Airport Management, enforcing rules and regulations, and responding to operational and security concerns. The Operations Coordinator I oversees various operational areas, including the airfield, fuel farm, and more, while addressing any issues that arise in accordance with established protocols. Some of the key responsibilities of the role include:

• Enforce airport rules and regulations while resolving operational issues.
• Conduct airfield inspections to identify hazards and ensure safety.
• Oversee construction activities and ensure operational safety.
• Assist U.S. Customs and Border Protection during international arrivals.
• Manage fuel farm operations, including inventory control and invoicing.
• Monitor airport security, including access control and camera operations.
• Participate in snow removal operations and manage runway conditions.
• Perform various administrative tasks and provide operational support during emergencies.

This position requires a proactive, detail-oriented individual capable of managing a variety of tasks in a dynamic airport environment.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

• Excellent problem-solving/troubleshooting skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and consultative skills.
• Ability to work well in a collaborative environment.
• Works well independently as well as part of a team.
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently and effectively.
• Self-motivated and self-directed.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.

Required Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's Degree in Aviation Management or related field preferred.

Required Skills

• Must be able to complete and pass pre-employment background check, drug screen, and physical exam. Must be able to pass audiogram and spirometry test.
• Must be able to lift, unassisted, up to 35 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to bend and push/pull frequently, squat, kneel, climb stairs and ladders, reach above shoulder level, and lift from high/low positions occasionally.
• Must be able to wear a N95 Particulate Respirator while working with certain chemicals/substances as defined under the Respiratory Protection Program.
• Must have valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Able to communicate effectively (reading, writing, speaking) in English.
• Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer.
• Must be able to operate a vehicle or machinery at all times.
• Must be willing to work a rotating shift including nights, weekends, and holidays. Also, willing to work a rotating on-call schedule, and respond to the Airport as needed, such as in the event of an aircraft or weather emergency.
• Must reside within 30 minutes of the Airport.

Preferred Experience

• Previous work or internship experience in aviation industry preferred.

Job Description

Job Description

The Operations Coordinator I plays a key role in ensuring the efficient and safe operation of the airport by representing Airport Management, enforcing rules and regulations, and responding to operational and security concerns. The Operations Coordinator I oversees various operational areas, including the airfield, fuel farm, and more, while addressing any issues that arise in accordance with established protocols. Some of the key responsibilities of the role include:

• Enforce airport rules and regulations while resolving operational issues.
• Conduct airfield inspections to identify hazards and ensure safety.
• Oversee construction activities and ensure operational safety.
• Assist U.S. Customs and Border Protection during international arrivals.
• Manage fuel farm operations, including inventory control and invoicing.
• Monitor airport security, including access control and camera operations.
• Participate in snow removal operations and manage runway conditions.
• Perform various administrative tasks and provide operational support during emergencies.

This position requires a proactive, detail-oriented individual capable of managing a variety of tasks in a dynamic airport environment.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

• Excellent problem-solving/troubleshooting skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and consultative skills.
• Ability to work well in a collaborative environment.
• Works well independently as well as part of a team.
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently and effectively.
• Self-motivated and self-directed.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.

Required Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's Degree in Aviation Management or related field preferred.

Required Skills

• Must be able to complete and pass pre-employment background check, drug screen, and physical exam. Must be able to pass audiogram and spirometry test.
• Must be able to lift, unassisted, up to 35 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to bend and push/pull frequently, squat, kneel, climb stairs and ladders, reach above shoulder level, and lift from high/low positions occasionally.
• Must be able to wear a N95 Particulate Respirator while working with certain chemicals/substances as defined under the Respiratory Protection Program.
• Must have valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Able to communicate effectively (reading, writing, speaking) in English.
• Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer.
• Must be able to operate a vehicle or machinery at all times.
• Must be willing to work a rotating shift including nights, weekends, and holidays. Also, willing to work a rotating on-call schedule, and respond to the Airport as needed, such as in the event of an aircraft or weather emergency.
• Must reside within 30 minutes of the Airport.

Preferred Experience

• Previous work or internship experience in aviation industry preferred.