Airport Operations​/Maintenance Officer

Under general direction, to represent the Airport Director in matters concerning all operations of the airport; to supervise airfield operations for the Elko Regional Airport; to perform a broad range of inside and outside maintenance activities; to perform a wide variety of professional, administrative, analytical, and management support duties.

Exercises supervision in compliance with FAR part 139 and provisions of the Airport Certification Manual, Security Plan, Safety Plan, and other applicable rules and regulations.

Assist the Airport Director in ensuring and enforcing the airport’s compliance with FAR Part 139, the provisions of the Airport Certification Manual including the Emergency Plan, the Security Plan, and all other Elko Regional Airport policies and procedures.

Promote safe operating practices and compliance with FAR Part 139 and Advisory Circulars; assist in conducting all FAR Part 139 required safety inspections; maintain records of discrepancies and all corrective action completed.

Close and open aircraft movement areas as conditions warrant; issue and cancel NOTAMS as required; monitor airfield construction, maintenance, weather conditions, wildlife activity, and all other airside activities to ensure the protection of runways, taxiways, ramps, safety areas, and the safety of aircraft operations.

Perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled work in the maintenance, repair and alteration of Elko Regional Airport buildings, facilities and fixtures, including carpentry, plumbing, roofing, painting, mechanical, and electrical trades work.

Operate trucks and a variety of heavy and complex airfield maintenance equipment; perform heavy manual labor during the repair and maintenance of airport grounds, facilities, and related equipment, including fencing, roadways, taxiways, lighting, runways, and ramps.

Assist in the painting of runways, taxiways, curbs, street and parking facilities; assist in sign fabrication and installation; lay out markings, pavement, and signs.

Participate in snow removal activities on a 24 hour/day, 7 day per week basis; operate snowplows, snow blowers, de-icing trucks, rotary brooms, and loaders; shovel snow from walkways and apply ice melt.

Monitor contractor and tenant activities on airport property for operational safety, security, and lease compliance; act as airport liaison with governmental agencies and tenants.

Participate in a variety of studies and special projects; collect, monitor and analyze data; assist in providing recommendations for improving operational efficiency.

Participate in the preparation and administration of assigned budgets; maintain and monitor appropriate expenditure controls as assigned.

Assist the Airport Director with correspondence, research, statistical analysis, and activity reports; conduct surveys and analyze specialized information.

Assume the duties of the Airport Director in his/her absence or as assigned during extended absences.

• Principles and techniques of airport operations and administration.
• Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes, and regulations including FAA regulations, FAR Part 139, and FAR Part 107.
• Operational characteristics, services, and activities of airports.
• Sources of information related to a broad range of airport operations programs, sources, and functions.
• Public relations techniques and methods.
• Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment.
• Operational characteristics of mechanical equipment and tools used in the maintenance and repair of buildings and building facilities.
• Basic building maintenance practices and procedures.
• Methods, procedures, tools, materials, and equipment used in airfield maintenance and construction.
• Operation and maintenance of…