Airport Operations Coordinator - Airside (HOU)

About the role

The Airport Operations Coordinator - Airside in the Airside Operations section for the Houston Airport System maintains a safe and secure airside operational environment for employees and stakeholders while supporting tenant activities and projects and promoting aviation within the local community.

Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance with Title 14, Code Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 139 (14 CFR Part 139) by conducting daily inspections of runways, taxiways, ramps and other aeronautical areas to ensure compliance with applicable 150 Series Advisory Circulars (ACs), federal and state regulations and the Airport Certification Manual.
• Reports unsafe conditions and initiates corrective actions to mitigate hazards.
• Covers aircraft emergencies or aircraft in distress, Hazardous Material incidents and medical emergencies in accordance with the Airport Emergency Plan adhering to National Incident Management System methodology.
• Coordinates the response to aircraft emergencies or aircraft in distress, Hazardous Material incidents and medical emergencies in accordance with the Airport Emergency Plan adhering to National Incident Management System methodology.
• Oversees activities to assure compliance with airport certification requirements and Federal Aviation Administration standards and serves as airport field representative until relieved by supervisory authority.
• Identifies and anticipates operational and safety concerns by maintaining continuous surveillance and radio contact with the control tower.
• Conducts airfield tenant fuel inspections per 14 CFR Part 139.321, National Fire Protection Association 407 and local codes. Recommends corrective actions and enforces regulations. Ensures required fueling training is properly recorded and maintained.
• Covers activities to ensure a safe operating environment with other airport sections, FAA, and other airfield stakeholders.
• Monitors construction personnel activities on and near the AOA to ensure a safe operating environment.
• Ensures compliance with AC 150/5370-2, Operational Safety on Airports During Construction.
• Carries out wildlife management in accordance with the Wildlife Hazard Management Plan and 14 CFR Part139.337 including the carrying and discharging of firearms, pyrotechnics and utilization of other wildlife management techniques.
• Prepares and maintains inspection reports and operations logs utilizing computer and/or written formats.
• Participates in periodic tabletop and full-scale emergency exercises and tests the response of resources.
• Communicates with airlines, tenants and airport personnel to resolve problems pertaining to airside operations and to explain airport policy and lease provisions.
• Responds to off airport locations as needed to investigate and correct possible airspace violations and penetrations following 14 CFR Part 77.
• Enforces airfield safety, operational and parking regulations. Recommends issuance of NOVs (Notice of Violation) as required for airside violations and infractions.
• Attends hearings regarding enforcement activities.
• Observes and reports airline and tenant activities on and near the AOA to ensure compliance with airport leases, contracts, standards and policies/procedures.
• Keeps abreast of existing and new legislation and ensures compliance to federal, state and local requirements.
• Contributes to the team effort by completing projects and performing other related duties as assigned to enhance safety, security and productivity.

Requirements

• Requires an Associate’s degree in Aviation Management, Aeronautics, Airway Science, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field.
• Four years of progressively responsible experience in Airport Operations and/or Maintenance of an Airport.
• A Pilot’s certificate, Control Tower Operator certificate, industry specific certifications (Certified Member, Accredited Airport Executive, International Airport Professional or Airport Certified Employee) and/or directly related military experience may also be considered.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation Management, Aeronautics, Airway Science, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field may be substituted for two years of the experience requirement.
• Experience in a lead or supervisory capacity may be substituted for the education requirement on a year for year basis.
• Requires a valid Class C Texas driver’s license and compliance with the City of Houston’s policy on driving.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a criminal background check, obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearances where required.
• Candidates must be able to obtain all security required badge access including Custom Border Patrol access within 6 months from the hire date.

Skills

• Considerable knowledge of airport airside operations.
• Ability to communicate diplomatically and effectively, often in tense situations, with all levels of internal and external customers.
• Experience with MS Office suite is a plus.
• Knowledge of 150 Series ACs, 14 CFR Part 139 and NFPA regulations are highly desired.
• Experience in handling aircraft emergencies and wildlife mitigation.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

N/A

Schedule

Shift work, including rotation, weekends, and holidays