Airport Operations Manager - Aviation

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PAY RANGE - $82,451.20 - $/yr - plus a comprehensive benefits package

Manages Airport Operations and Facilities for safety and efficiency of operations and in compliance with FAA and other federal, state, and local rules and regulations; performs directly related work as required.

The principal function of an employee in this class is to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the Airport facilities and grounds, airside, terminal, and landside. The work is performed under the supervision and direction of the Airport Chief Operations Officer, but considerable leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgement and initiative. An employee in this class directs the work of employees in the classes of Airport Operations Superintendent, Airport Maintenance Superintendent, Airport Building Maintenance & Structure Superintendent, and Equipment Maintenance Superintendent II, as well as employees in a variety of technical, clerical, and/or skilled and unskilled worker’s positions.

The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with other Airport employees, Federal, State, and City officials, Airport tenants, law enforcement, other City employees and the public. The principal duties of this class are performed throughout the Airport premises, often in extreme weather conditions.

• Supervises and coordinates activities related to operations and facilities;
• Monitors Airport activities for safety, security and compliance with State and Federal regulations;
• Monitors airline operations, tenant operations, construction and maintenance activities on the Airport complex for compliance with all regulations;
• Manages airport operations to ensure compliance with all FAA, Federal, State and local regulations;
• Participates in the development of the annual budget for operations and facilities;
• Manages coordination of operations of an Airport Law Enforcement Unit, Communications Center and Airport Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) Department;
• Directs and participates in the inspection of airfield facilities for compliance with FAA rules, regulations and operating procedures;
• Prepares detailed reports, correspondence, and notices;
• Assigns ramp fees and landing fees;
• Directs assignments of parking positions for aircraft diverted to Manchester;
• Ensures enforcement of airport rules and regulations;
• Monitors, reviews, and makes suggestions to the Airport emergency plan, Airport security plan, Airport certification manual, snow and ice control plan, driver training program, storm water pollution prevention plan and Airport safety and training programs;
• Develops and administers safety and training programs;
• Responds to emergency situations occurring at the Airport;
• Participates in the implementation of the Airport’s emergency plan and determines action to be taken in response to emergency situations;
• Administers, oversees and participates in training, testing and evaluation of personnel seeking special permits, licenses and identification media for operation at the Airport;
• Closes and/or restricts operations on runways, taxiways and airport facilities based on conditions and public safety considerations;
• Serves as alternate Airport Security Coordinator at the Airport, responsible for compliance with FAA security regulations, coordination of security requirements with airlines, tenants and law enforcement agencies;
• Serves in the place of the Airport Chiefs Officer during an absence;
• Works with the Equipment Maintenance Superintendent to develop recommendations and improvements to airport fleet;
• Works with the superintendents and the inventory control specialist to ensure the airfield operations and maintenance department is fiscally responsible with department funds and that invoices are being processed properly;
• Implements and develops new policies and procedures for a wide variety of different activities the department is responsible for completing;
• Reviews existing policies and procedures to identify improvements and work with the…