Airport Operations Manager

Pay Range: $38.42 - $40.18 per hour

The Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport is recruiting an Airport Operations Manager.

• Bachelors degree in aviation management, airport operations, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 1-3 years progressively responsible experience in airport operations and maintenance, or equivalent, Part 139 experience highly preferred.
• One year of supervisory experience is preferred.
• Emergency Medical Technician or ability to obtain certification within one year of employment
• Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) certification, or ability to obtain certification within one year of employment
• Class A Drivers License

Under the general direction of the Airport Manager, the Operations Manager plans, directs, and inspects the overall Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF), Operations, and Maintenance functions of the Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to assure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations including Federal Aviation Regulations Part 139 and associated Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Regulations.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Plan, develop, and supervise activities of the ARFF/Operations staff in the general operations and maintenance, repair and/or replacement of landside, terminal, and airside infrastructure.
• Plan and develop work/staff schedules including evaluating and monitoring project progress and costs, prioritizing, assigning, scheduling, and monitoring status of work orders; prepares estimates, approves purchases, and tracks budgeted expenditures.
• Performs personnel administrative functions (e.g., interviewing, selecting, evaluating, supervising, training) for the purpose of maintaining adequate staffing, enhancing productivity of personnel, and achieving objectives within budget.
• Supervises training of ARFF/Operations personnel on appropriate procedures, use of materials and equipment, including training staff on FAA, OSHA, and other safety and hazardous materials regulations.
• Inspects Airport facilities to determine maintenance and repair needs.
• Manages emergency on-call needs.
• Manage construction contracts for new facilities and major alterations and/or modernization of existing facilities, ensuring that the work is performed in accordance with specifications, timelines, and budget.
• Provides ARFF/Operations support as required to perform installation, repairs and other operations and maintenance duties.
• Complies with federal, state and local laws and regulations, Airport policies and procedures; follows all safety precautions and standards; communicates with staff, airport tenants, airline passengers, aeronautical users, contractors, and other operations and maintenance personnel.
• Responds to and resolves problems within scope of authority; refers more complex problems or those beyond scope of authority to supervisor; and informs supervisor on regular basis of problems and concerns.
• Maintains current knowledge in the field of airport safety, security, operations, and maintenance.
• Performs ARFF coverage, if necessary, in emergencies and because of vacations, sickness, or other absences of ARFF/Operations staff.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.