Operations Supervisor - PIT

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The ACAA's Operations Supervisor will report to the Airport Duty Manager and assumes responsibility for ensuring that the conditions and safety of the airport is maintained in compliance and preparedness with local operational standards and regulations established by the Federal Government.

Here is how the Operations Supervisor will help:

• Monitor airfield and terminal conditions with regard to maintaining a safe, efficient, and orderly operation in compliance with existing regulations.
• Conduct airfield inspections to ensure compliance with Title 14 CFR Part 139.
• Assist the ADM in managing field operations, construction activities, and ensure compliance with airport and federal regulations.
• Inspect runway, taxiway, concourses, cargo areas, customs facility, and ramp areas for changing surface conditions or other events affecting airport operations.
• Coordinate the dissemination of notice to airmen (NOTAMS) and airfield conditions via the FAA NOTAM Manager.
• Partner with stakeholders to coordinate special movements on the airfield such as VIP and/or charter operations, AIR EVAC, etc.
• Conduct aircraft ground control, gate and facility management, monitoring system software and making appropriate changes to reflect actual gate usage.
• Report, document, and/or resolve problems or incidents on airport property.
• Assist the airlines and ground handlers in keeping the information in the gate management system software accurate and up-to-date.
• Supervise the preparation of daily log and routine report forms and documentation for a particular shift.
• Coordinate with FAA Air Traffic Control facilities any activities affecting the air operations area.
• Implement disaster/emergency plan procedures as required.
• Monitor weather conditions and forecasts, take all precautionary measures necessary to prevent dangerous or hazardous conditions that may prevail during inclement weather situations, and operate the Runway Friction Tester.
• Serve as the contact for troubleshooting with the FIDS, jetways, baggage system, APCs and coordinate with the appropriate section.
• Recommend development and modification of existing work plans, methods and procedures to enhance operational efficiencies.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned or required.

The successful candidate for the role of Operations Supervisor will demonstrate the following key competencies needed in our culture:

• Communication - Listens to feedback;
  Provides clear direction to team;
  Communicates key Authority messages in a timely and clear manner
• Strategic Thinking - Understands how team execution contributes to Department goals;
  Has insight to identify short-term risks to key goals
• Team Leadership - Fosters continuous improvement and open dialogue;
  Creates an environment for teamwork;
  Rewards excellence and coaches to improve underperformance
• Customer Centricity - Demonstrates deep understanding of customer needs;
  Prioritizes customer experience in each interaction

Qualifications

Requirements to apply for role of Operations Supervisor are:

• Bachelor's degree from four-year accredited college or university in Aviation Management or related field; or Associate's degree and Two-Three (2-3) years related experience
• Possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid driver's license.
  
  Note:
  
  License must be maintained throughout employment.

We also expect that candidates will demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities in most cases:

• Extensive knowledge of FAA Ground Control radio procedures, FAA requirements, policies and procedures and regulations, specifically Parts 77, 1542, 139 and 150.
• Knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations to be able to ensure compliance by airlines, tenants, and other users of the airport.
• Knowledge of gate management software systems sufficient to be able to monitor activity and make appropriate changes to ensure accurate records.
• Skill in the simultaneous use of several radio frequencies sufficient to be able to provide and receive information from airport, FAA,…