Airport Operations Supervisor - Airside

PURPOSE OF DIVISION

Airside Operations is responsible for the functionality and safety of the Air Operations Area (AOA) by maintaining compliance with FAA regulations to ensure the airport retains its operating certificate. Airside Operations monitors stakeholders for compliance with federal regulations as well as HAS operating instructions. Through joint coordination and communication with all airport groups and stakeholders, the team effectively responds to, and coordinates incident and emergencies by implementing appropriate procedures, collaboration with first responders, and analyzing and taking appropriate action to assure continuity of service, operations, and airport services during all incidents and emergencies.

The Airport Operations Supervisor - Airside serves as a leader in Airside Operations who maintains a safe and secure airport environment by supervising airside functions to include airport operations and tenant area inspections, managing operational and emergency activities, and facilitate emergency exercises, testing, and Title 14 Code Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 139 (14 CFR Part 139) program training. Maintain efficiencies and safety and help employees to become experts in their job functions.

The Airside Operations Supervisor – Airside at HOU maintains a safe and secure airport environment by conducting inspections of Airside operations and coordinating operational and security activities. The Airside Operations team ensures that the airfield meets all FAR 139 requirements to provide a safe and efficient airfield operating environment for aircraft, vehicles and personnel. This position coordinates airfield maintenance and construction activities and participates in various phases of emergency management and irregular operations, while interacting with airlines, federal agencies, and airport management.

"Candidates must be able to obtain all security required badge access including Custom Border Patrol access within 6 months from the hire date.”

• Provides continuous oversight and direction to the Airside team by identifying daily objectives, scheduling, assigning work, training and evaluation of performance to ensure compliance with 150 series Advisory Circulars (ACs) and 14 CFR Part 139.
• Identifies and anticipates operational and safety concerns by inspecting airport facilities and operating areas and monitoring radio communications.
• Conducts audits of operational activity and airport facilities on and near the AOA (Airport Operation Area) to evaluate team performance in maintaining compliance as it pertains to policy, procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Manages the response to aircraft emergencies, Hazardous Material incidents and medical emergencies in accordance with the Airport Emergency Plan through coordination with other internal divisions and external agencies to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations using the National Incident Management System framework.
• Reviews and manages airfield self-inspection records per 14 CFR Part 139.327 and 339.
  • Initiates and disseminates NOTAMs (Notices to Airmen) per AC 150/5200-28 and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) JO (Job Order) 7930.2 to meet federal requirements.
• Oversees wildlife hazard management activities through coordination with the staff United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) wildlife biologist to reduce and mitigate wildlife hazards on and near the airport. Maintains and updates the airports Wildlife Hazard Management Plan per 14 CFR Part 139.337 in coordination with the Airside Operations Division Manager.
• Review, provide feedback and approve airside construction plans, in coordination with management, assuring compliance with FAA regulations, policies and procedures.
• Manages the fuel inspection program and maintains fuel inspection records to ensure compliance with 14 CFR Part 139.321 and 327.
• Manage and maintain the Airport Certification Manual to include updating and ensuring compliance of the regulatory documents per 14 CFR Part 139 subpart
  
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• Manage and maintain the Airport Emergency Plan…