ASST CHIEF AIRPORT OPERATIONS SUPVSR

Assistant Chief Airport Operations Supervisor

Under general supervision, the class functions as a duty supervisor on an assigned shift, supervising airport operations staff responsible for inspecting airfield facilities (e.g., runways, taxiways, ramps, surface lighting) for irregularities, safety hazards, and general physical condition, and responding to incidents affecting airfield and terminal operations, and performs related duties as required.

Essential duties:

• Coordinates and supervises inspection of airfields, issuance and cancellation of Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) on airfield status and receiving and relaying of airfield maintenance requests.
• Assigns, supervises and monitors the work activities of airport operations staff.
• Oversee and participate in the inspection of airfield facilities (e.g., runways, taxiways, ramps) in compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations.
• Coordinates airfield repair and maintenance activities to ensure minimal disruptions to airfield traffic.
• Orders runway closings and openings and initiates corrective measures in response to irregularities found during inspections to ensure proper maintenance of airfield facilities.
• Notifies departmental management of atypical airfield situations requiring their attention.
• Implements initial and recurrent training programs for airport operations staff.
• Determines maintenance priorities (e.g., snow removal, grass cutting) in accordance with FAA regulations and departmental standards.
• Ensures the timely and accurate maintenance of records concerning airfield activities (e.g., service requests, snow removal operations) and prepares related reports.
• Responds to inquiries regarding the status of airfield facilities and maintenance issues.
• During emergency situations, provides airfield access assistance to municipal and federal agencies, as required.

Additional duties may be required for this position.

Location: Chicago Midway International Airport

Days: Monday - Friday

Hours: 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m.

This position is in the career service.

Minimum qualifications:

• Six (6) years of airfield operations work experience, of which one (1) year is in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position,
• Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate's degree in Business Administration, Aviation Management, or a directly related field, plus four (4) years of airfield operations work experience, of which one (1) year is in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position,
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Aviation Management, or a directly related field, plus two (2) years of airfield operations experience, of which one (1) year is in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position,
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree or higher in Business Administration, Aviation Management, or a directly related field, plus one (1) year of airfield operations experience, of which one (1) year is in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position.

Note: Must be flexible to early and/or late meetings and occasional weekends.

Note: This is a 24/7 on-call operation, based on operational needs.

Note: Must be flexible to travel to both airports, based on operational needs.

Note: This position requires a valid license at the time of hire.

Note: The candidates selected for hire must pass an airport background check and a Security Threat Assessment.

Physical requirements:

• Some lifting (up to 25 pounds)
• Ability to staircases, ladders, and/or step stools
• Ability to operate automotive vehicles and associated equipment

Selection requirements:

This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.