Airport Operations Supervisor -III

Let your career take off with the Williston International Airport as an Airport Operations Supervisor!

The Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) is operated by the City of Williston, ND. XWA is seeking qualified candidates to join our team of operations professionals to assist with all day to day activities involved in running a commercial service airport. These responsibilities include FAR Part 139 and TSA Part 1542 compliance, Aircraft Rescue Firefighting (ARFF) and medical duties, snow removal, airside and landside duties, and much more.

Supervision Received: Airport Operations Manager

Supervision Exercised: Airport Operations Specialists

• Identifies and anticipates operational, safety and security concerns by inspecting all areas of the airport, to include airside, landside, and terminal facilities.
• Maintains satisfactory conditions of airside, landside, and terminal facilities by creating work orders and performing light maintenance duties.
• Supervises and performs airside operations activities including, but not limited to: identifying, preventing, responding to and/or removing all hazards to aviation including FOD, wildlife, AOA incursions, unauthorized vehicles and pedestrian entry, and disabled aircraft.
• Supervises snow removal operations during assigned shift.
• Inspects and maintains a record of all aeronautical areas including pavement, markings, lighting, safety areas, wildlife, construction, emergency equipment and fueling practices.
• Coordinates construction and maintenance on or near the airport to ensure minimum interference with airport operations.
• Responsible for issuing airport identification badges to all airport users. Conducts AOA Driver’s training and Airport Security training.
• Monitors deviations from federal, state and airport operating rules and regulations and issues work orders and NOTAMS as required.
• Maintains a working knowledge of all applicable FAR’s and Advisory Circulars.
• Performs weather observations as required.
• Performs Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) duties and carries out responsibilities outlined in the Airport Emergency Plan (AEP).
• Enforces landside parking regulations to include commercial terminal traffic management.
• Conducts thorough terminal inspections and occasionally performs janitorial duties.
• Supervises and coordinates any contract services related to airport operations.
• Ensures compliance with Airport Policies and Procedures; initiates corrective actions and counsels airport users, tenants, and employees as required.
• Serves as an Alternate Airport Security Coordinator (ASC) for the airport.
• Conducts Airport Security related functions to include monitoring phones, radios, security cameras, gate systems, sterile/secure area doors, and other duties listed in the ASP.
• Supports all applicable requirements under all Safety Management Systems (SMS) including tasks, documentation, and written and practical tests.
• Responsible for maintaining customer contacts through positive lines of communication by professionally representing the Airport and City of Williston through frequent and meaningful contact with the customer.
• Supervises, assigns work, trains and evaluates airport operations staff.
• Assumes operational, safety, and security responsibilities in absence of airport management.
• Be physically present in attendance at the worksite.
• Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Airport Director and Assistant Airport Director.

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Bachelor's degree in Aviation or related field.
• One (1) year of experience in airport operations and/or airline operations.
• Must possess a valid ND Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), or ability to obtain one within 180 days of employment and maintain a motor vehicle record compatible with the City’s insurance company’s criteria.
• ASC Certification or ability to obtain within six (6) months.
• Prior work experience operating and maintaining equipment and facilities.
• Through in-house training or through training arranged by the City of Williston, must be able to become certified in the…