Airport Operations Officer

Job Title

The purpose of this job is to ensure that airport operations are carried out safely and efficiently and in accordance with pertinent regulations and policies.

Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Oversees and inspects aircraft operating areas at the Airport for compliance with established Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and City policies and regulations and maintains records of inspections as required by the FAA.
• Inspects runways, taxiways and ramps for proper and safe operations and initiates any necessary corrective actions.
• Directs response activities for aircraft emergencies, hazmat spills, bomb threats/hijackings, the removal of disabled aircraft and other related emergencies in accordance with the Airport Emergency Plan and FAR Part 139.
• Coordinates with construction contractors on airfield projects and conducts safety inspections of operations.
• Monitors construction activity to ensure compliance with Advisory Circulars.
• Provides escorts in aircraft movement areas as needed.
• Participates in the HJAIA Safety Management System.
• Enforces City codes, federal regulations and departmental guidelines.
• Directs snow removal according to plan.
• Coordinates safety procedures, investigates injuries, prepares reports and processes associated paperwork.
• Monitor, track, coordinate and record aircraft utilizing the common use parking areas and cargo bays.

Planning and Organizing

• Assists with planning and presenting on-the-job, classroom and team training opportunities.
• Assists upper level management with developing budgets, business plans, standard operating procedures, and compiling various forms of data.
• Responds to all airfield emergencies and assists within the Airport's Incident Command Structure. Responsible for decisions that stabilize the situation, affect life safety and preserve property. Determines recovery efforts and activities to return the Airport back to normal operations. Notifies management and affected departments of incidents that affect the normal operation of the airport.

Communication

• Communicates daily with the cargo and airline tenants.
• Issues Notices to Airmen to advise users of changes to published airfield conditions and changes to airfield status.
• Prepares, distributes and disseminates pertinent, significant and required reports to executives, airport agencies and tenants.
• Monitors weather conditions that may impact operations and monitors aircraft departure queues, ensuring compliance with the Tarmac Delay Program.
• Ensures Operations Management is kept apprised of significant events occurring during the shift.
• Apprises appropriate division managers or supervisors of any unusual occurrences that may affect their operation.
• Verifies facts and ensures details are relayed to public information unit if media coverage is appropriate.
• Plans and facilitates tenant meetings.
• Communicates effectively and exchanges information in a professional and positive manner with customers, tenants, airport employees and other staff members.

Administrative Duties

• Prepares daily reports, logs and forms.
• Monitors supplies and equipment and keeps appropriate staff apprised of needs.
• Attends airport safety-related meetings and seminars as necessary.
• Keeps abreast of all FAA, state, local and DOA regulations, safety and compliance requirements.
• Ensures the Airport Certification Manual, Airport Emergency Plan, Winter Weather Operations Plan, SMGCS Plan, and all other federally-mandated plans and Department SOPs remain current at all times.

Record Keeping and Documentation

• Prepares records of all incidents occurring on each shift.
• Documents daily airfield inspections to validate airport and airfield compliance with FAA FAR Part 139 and other governmental agencies laws and regulations.

Marginal Job Functions

Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge of Job

The successful candidate will have considerable knowledge of management practices, policies and procedures as necessary in the completion of daily responsibilities; able to implement long-term goals in order to promote effectiveness and efficiency. Has considerable knowledge of applicable laws, policies, standards and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the job; knows how to keep abreast of any changes in policy, methods, operations, and equipment needs; able to effectively communicate with the subordinates, tenants, federal officials, elected officials, management, other employees, and members of the general public. Is able to assemble information and make written or oral reports or presentations in a clear, concise and effective manner; have good organizational, management, human relations and technical skills; able to use independent judgment and discretion in managing subordinates including the handling of emergency situations, determining and deciding upon procedures, maintaining standards, and resolving problems. Has the ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply regulations, procedures, and related information.

Has the mathematical ability to handle required calculations. The candidate will be knowledgeable and skilled in the use of computers; able to read, understand, and interpret federal regulations and related materials.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited University or College in Aviation Management, Airport Management, or a closely related field. A minimum of one year of progressively responsible FAR Part 139 airside operations experience is required. Other degree programs may be considered if combined with two years of progressively responsible FAR Part 139 airside operations experience. Must possess a valid Georgia driver's license prior to employment.

MUST BE ABLE TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be physically able to operate a variety of job related machines and office equipment. Must be able to move or carry related objects or materials. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for active work.
• DATA CONCEPTION: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, technical, structural, compositional or identifiable characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.
• INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to communicate with people to convey or exchange professional information.
• LANGUAGE ABILITY: May require the ability to read a variety of professional, technical and administrative documentation, directions, instructions, methods and procedures. Successful candidate may be required to produce reports with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech. Requires the ability to communicate with and before others using correct English.
• INTELLIGENCE: Requires the ability to learn and understand subject matter principles and techniques; to make independent judgments in absence of supervision within the scope of respective job duties and tasks; to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation.
• NUMERICAL APTITUDE: May require the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract; multiply and divide totals; determine percentages; determine time and weight; and interpret same as may be appropriate.
• FORM/SPATIAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape.
• MOTOR COORDINATION: Requires the ability to utilize job related equipment in the course of accomplishing job duties and tasks associated with respective primary duties.
• COLOR DISCRIMINATION: May require the ability to differentiate colors and shades of color.
• INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT: Requires the ability to interact positively with people (i.e. staff, supervisors, general public and elected officials), beyond just the giving and receiving of instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under minimal stress when confronted with an emergency.

Essential Capabilities and Work Environment

Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.

It is the policy of the City of Atlanta ("COA") that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other