Airport Operations Coordinator

Job Summary

The Airport Operations Coordinator supports safe, compliant, and efficient airport operations at Frederick Municipal Airport (FDK). Responsibilities include conducting airfield inspections, issuing NOTAMs, monitoring wildlife activity, supporting airport security functions, maintaining airfield and landside facilities, and responding to airport emergencies. This position also assists with traditional maintenance functions including grounds care, snow and ice removal, facility repair, and equipment operations in accordance with FAA regulations and best practices.

The Airport Operations Coordinator is an essential employee meaning the incumbent is responsible for providing services that are critical to maintaining order, peace, safety, and the well‑being of residents and visitors to The City of Frederick in the event of a critical incident. The jobholder will be required to respond to emergencies as needed at the Frederick Municipal Airport when directed.

• Conduct daily and special airfield inspections.
• Issue NOTAMs and Field Condition Reports.
• Assist with snow and ice control operations; operate plows, brooms, and related equipment.
• Support airport security functions including monitoring access control, reporting suspicious activity, and assisting with TSA compliance.
• Monitor wildlife activity and implement mitigation measures.
• Provide customer service to tenants, pilots, and the public.
• Assist with construction project monitoring, airfield closures, and safety compliance.
• Perform grounds, facility, and equipment maintenance including mowing, landscaping, painting, basic repairs, and janitorial tasks.
• Respond to airport emergencies and aircraft incidents; coordinate with emergency response agencies and City of Frederick staff.
• Operate City vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Assist in the execution of the Airport's Preventative Maintenance Plan.
• Work with contractors, utility companies, consultants, government agencies, staff, and others to coordinate and ensure compliance with project documents and City of Frederick Standards and Specifications.
• Escort contractor(s), maintenance personnel, or other guests on airport property.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• High school diploma or GED required with at least two (2) years of aviation experience, OR Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation Management or related field of study.
• Familiarity with FAA Regulations, two-way radio communications, or maintaining public facilities preferred.

• Valid driver's license in good standing.
• Ability to obtain ICC 100/200/700/800 within one (1) year.
• Ability to obtain Airfield Driver certification within six (6) months of employment.
• Ability to obtain Airport Certified Employee (ACE) Airport Operations certification within one (1) year.

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and percentages.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and comply with the City’s Safety Policies and Procedures.

• Knowledge of airport operations, FAA Part 77 & Part 139, Maryland COMAR.
• Membership with the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE).
• Certified Member (C.M.) certification from American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE).
• Maryland Class B CDL.
• FAA Private Pilot Certificate, FAA sUAS Certificate, or similar.
• Snow & Ice Control (Snow Boss) training.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position and/or to move about for long periods of time, and to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving the whole body to climb, lift, balance, walk, twist, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and handle materials. The…