Airport Operations Coordinator - Airside; HOU

Applications will be accepted from: ALL PERSON INTERESTED

Division/ Section:
William P. Hobby / Operations - Airside

Workdays &

Hours:

Shift work, including rotation, weekends, and holidays* (
* Subject to change).

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 Coordinator
- Airside in the Airside Operations section for the Houston Airport System maintains a safe and secure airside operational environment for employees and stakeholders while supporting tenant activities and projects and promoting aviation within the local community. The Airside Operations Airside Coordinator 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.

Must be able to pass a criminal background check, obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearances where required. Candidates must be able to obtain all security required badge access including Custom Border Patrol access within 6 months from the hire date.

• Ensures compliance with Title 14, Code Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 139 (14 CFR Part 139) by conducting daily inspections of runways, taxiways, ramps and other aeronautical areas to ensure compliance with applicable 150 Series Advisory Circulars (ACs), federal and state regulations and the Airport Certification Manual. Reports unsafe conditions and initiates corrective actions to mitigate hazards.
• Coordinates the response to aircraft emergencies or aircraft in distress, Hazardous Material incidents and medical emergencies in accordance with the Airport Emergency Plan adhering to National Incident Management System methodology. Oversees activities to assure compliance with airport certification requirements and Federal Aviation Administration standards and serves as airport field representative until relieved by supervisory authority.
• Identifies and anticipates operational and safety concerns by maintaining continuous surveillance and radio contact with the control tower.
• Conducts airfield tenant fuel inspections per 14 CFR Part 139.321, National Fire Protection Association 407 and local codes. Recommends corrective actions and enforces regulations. Ensures required fueling training is properly recorded and maintained.
• Coordinates and monitors daily work on and/or near the AOA (Airport Operation Area) with other airport sections, FAA, and other airfield stakeholders to ensure a safe operating environment. Initiates minor corrective actions with the related groups.
• Monitors construction personnel activities on and near the AOA to ensure a safe operating environment. Ensures compliance with AC 150/5370-2, Operational Safety on Airports During Construction.
• Conduct wildlife management in accordance with the Wildlife Hazard Management Plan and 14 CFR Part
  139.337 including the carrying and discharging of firearms, pyrotechnics and utilization of other wildlife management techniques.
• Prepares and maintains inspection reports and operations logs utilizing computer and/or written formats.
• Participates in periodic tabletop and full-scale emergency exercises and tests the response of resources.
• Initiates communications with airlines, tenants and airport personnel to resolve problems pertaining to airside operations and to explain airport policy and lease provisions.
• Responds to off airport locations as needed to investigate and correct possible airspace violations and penetrations following 14 CFR Part 77.
• Enforces airfield safety, operational and parking regulations. Recommends issuance of NOVs (Notice of Violation) as required for airside violations and infractions. Attends hearings regarding enforcement activities.
• Observes and reports airline and tenant activities on and near the AOA to ensure compliance with airport leases,…