Airport Operations Officer; PCN Fairbanks

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ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY!

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOTPF) Fairbanks International Airport is looking for an Airport Operations Officer to help us

Keep Alaska Moving!

The Fairbanks International Airport (FAI), a division of the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOTPF), is seeking an Airport Operations Officer to join our team and help Keep Alaska Moving! The Airport Operations Officer works under the general direction of the Airport Operations Supervisor. The Airport Operations Officer is responsible for monitoring, coordinating, and directing all daily land side and air side operational activities at the airport to ensure a safe environment for air operations.

Extensive knowledge of FAA and TSA regulations, security directives, advisory circulars, and experience in many different disciplines is required of the Airports Operations Officer. Independence and sound judgment is regularly exercised during both routine and emergency operations.

Strategically located just 9.5 hours from 90% of the industrialized northern hemisphere, Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) is uniquely positioned to serve as a vital hub for both international and domestic air traffic. FAI offers direct international passenger and cargo service, supported by a strong and growing domestic market. Our 11,800-foot runway, capable of handling aircraft of all sizes, is complemented by comprehensive international processing facilities and experienced staff.

With ample aircraft parking, world-class infrastructure, and a commitment to safety and efficiency, Fairbanks International Airport is ready to support your operations—because if it flies, we can handle it.

Our mission
: "Delivering World-Class Cargo and Passenger Services as Alaska’s Gateway to the World".

Our core values include
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• Integrity - honesty, dependability, unity, and a high ethical standard
• Enterprising - innovative, proactive, pioneering, business-centric airport system
• Excellence - commitment to improve and a passion to provide superior service and infrastructure
• Respect - professional regard for colleagues and customers

Joining the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOTPF) offers an array of benefits, with career growth opportunities at the forefront. As an integral part of Alaska's infrastructure development and maintenance, DOTPF provides employees with a dynamic and diverse work environment where they can continually enhance their skills and climb the career ladder. The department values professional development, offering training programs and mentorship opportunities to help individuals expand their expertise and advance in their chosen fields.

With the vast and unique challenges of Alaska's geography and climate, employees can work on groundbreaking projects that contribute to the state's growth, making the DOTPF an ideal choice for those seeking a fulfilling and evolving career in transportation and public facilities.

The State of Alaska has a generous benefits package and an excellent retirement plan. Please see here for more information: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

The DOTPF core values are integrity, excellence, and respect. We support an environment focused on teamwork and collaboration to achieve results. We succeed in achieving our transportation mission through building credibility with our customers, stakeholders, and the public. A successful candidate will have sound judgment, decision-making, and a strong ethical and professional conduct history.

This position is located in Fairbanks, Alaska.

Working at the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOTPF) offers a uniquely challenging and rewarding environment. With Alaska's diverse and expansive terrain, coupled with its extreme weather conditions, employees of the DOTPF can work in various…