Airport Operations Manager

Airport Operations Manager – La Crosse Regional Airport

Grow your career with us! The City of La Crosse is seeking to hire an Airport Operations Manager at the La Crosse Regional Airport. The La Crosse Regional Airport serves a wide geographic area and offers daily flights to a variety of destinations. This position provides direct supervision and leadership for Airport Operations Coordinators and ensures the safe, secure, and efficient operation of the La Crosse Regional Airport.

The Airport Operations Manager oversees day-to-day airfield operations, airport security, and emergency preparedness in a highly regulated setting subject to the requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and other State and Federal agencies. Starting salary for this exempt position ranges between $83,616.00 to $95,784.00 (80 hours bi-weekly), depending on candidate qualifications.

This position provides direct supervision and leadership for Airport Operations Coordinators and ensures the safe, secure, and efficient operation of the La Crosse Regional Airport. The Airport Operations Manager oversees day-to-day airfield operations, airport security, and emergency preparedness in a highly regulated setting subject to the requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and other State and Federal agencies.

Work is performed under the limited direction of the Deputy Director – Airport and Director of the La Crosse Regional Airport.

The following duties are normal for this position. The duties and responsibilities are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and/or assigned.

• Assigns, coordinates, schedules, and supervises the daily work of Airport Operations Coordinators; monitors work quality, evaluates performance, provides training, and recommends or administers corrective action as appropriate.
• Represents airport management in the absence of higher authority, particularly in interactions with tenants, the public airlines, and regulatory agencies to ensure safe and efficient airport operations.
• Oversees airfield operations and conducts, reviews, or assigns inspections of runways, taxiways, ramps, safety areas, lighting, signage, fencing, and gates; ensures discrepancies are documented and corrective actions are initiated.
• Ensures compliance with 14 CFR Part 139 and 49 CFR Parts 1540 and 1542, and other applicable Federal, State, and local regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Issues and reviews Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs), Field Condition (FICON) reports, and other operational notifications; authorizes partial or full airport closures when necessary.
• Coordinates aircraft parking, gate assignments, and operational responses for diversions, irregular operations, emergencies, and special events.
• Operates light, medium, and heavy-duty equipment, including Aircraft Rescue Firefighting (ARFF) apparatus and support equipment, and ensures subordinate staff are properly trained.
• Responds to aircraft incidents, accidents, security events, and other emergencies; implements Airport Emergency Plan and Airport Security Program measures until relieved by appropriate authority.
• Trains internal staff and external airport users on drivers training program, conducts classroom training and testing, field training and testing, and maintains records.
• Provides initial and recurrent training to internal staff on FAA and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) mandated and/or recommended regulations. Develops lesson plans, presents materials and maintains records of training accomplished.
• Conducts the annual Airport Emergency Plan review and coordinates required tabletop and tri-annual full-scale emergency exercises in concert with airport staff and mutual aid agencies.
• Coordinates snow and ice control activities in accordance with the airport Snow and Ice Control Plan and ensures adequate staffing and resource deployment.
• Serves as, or acts as alternate to, the Airport Security Coordinator; oversees airport security, public safety, and aircraft rescue firefighting (ARFF) readiness, including training…