Airport Operations Specialist

The Airport Operations Specialist is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of all airfield, terminal, and landside environments at Rhode Island T.

F. Green International Airport. This position plays a critical role in maintaining compliance with 14 CFR Part 139, applicable FAA regulations, TSA requirements, and RIAC policies/procedures. The role requires the ability to make operational decisions in an adynamic environment consistent with established regulations, procedures, and management direction related to airfield inspections, incident response, construction coordination, snow removal operations, and regulatory enforcement. The Airport Operations Specialist serves as the airport's frontline representative during irregular operations, emergencies, and daily field activities, ensuring operational continuity and safety.

Other duties may be assigned; the essential duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Conduct comprehensive airfield self‑inspections in accordance with 14 CFR Part 139, including:
  • Runways, taxiways, ramps, lighting systems, signage, and markings
  • Wildlife hazards and mitigation effectiveness, including termination and removal of carcass or remains
  • Foreign Object Debris (FOD) detection and removal
• Perimeter security and access points
  • Identify discrepancies, generate work orders, document deficiencies and monitor the status of corrective actions in accordance with FAA Advisory Circulars and RIAC procedures
  • Document unresolved or non‑compliant conditions and elevate concerns through the appropriate management chain in accordance with RIAC procedures
  • Issue, update, and cancel NOTAMs accurately and in real‑time in accordance with RIAC procedures and management direction.
  • Monitor and report runway surface conditions, including friction testing and contaminant reporting
  • Ensure protection of navigational aids (NAVAIDs) and critical areas
• Safety, Security & Regulatory Enforcement
  • Monitor compliance with airport rules, regulations, and FAA/TSA requirements and report or address operational issues in accordance with RIAC procedures and management direction
  • Administer and enforce the Airport Motor Vehicle Driver Training and Operator Program to RIAC personnel, tenants, and contractors
  • Respond to, document and report incidents, accidents, and irregular operations in accordance with RIAC procedures and management direction
  • Maintain compliance with FAR Part 77 obstruction standards
  • Serve as a first responder to airfield and terminal/landside emergencies, including aircraft incidents, medical events, and security concerns

• Monitor airfield construction projects for safety and compliance with approved Construction Safety and Phasing Plans (CSPP), in accordance with RIAC procedures and management direction
• Coordinate operational activities with contractors, infrastructure personnel, and FAA ATCT to support safe and efficient airport operations
• Provide escorts and ensure safe access for contractors in movement and non‑movement areas
• Identify operational risks associated with construction activities and report or elevate concerns in accordance with RIAC procedures

• Respond to emergencies and irregular operations, including:
  • Aircraft incidents and diversions
  • Snow and ice control operations
  • Fuel spills and environmental hazards
• Coordinate with RIAC Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF), RIAC Police, TSA, FAA ATCT, mutual aid, airlines, and tenants during events
• Support implementation of the Airport Emergency Plan (AEP)

• Provide aircraft marshalling, follow‑me services, and remote parking/reposition coordination
• Provide operational information to pilots consistent with FAA regulations and RIAC procedures during non‑towered operations
• Assist with gate management and ramp congestion mitigation when required

• Conduct inspections of terminal, curbside, and roadway areas to ensure safety, security, regulatory compliance, and efficient passenger flow
• Identify and document operational issues,…