Airport Operations Officer

About the role

The City of Fort Worth Aviation Department is seeking an Airport Operations Officer at Meacham International Airport. The City of Fort Worth Aviation system is home to three world-class airports, and this role is essential to the economic well-being and commerce taking place in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.

Responsibilities

• Ensure airport safety and security while providing excellent customer service
• Act as first responder to airport emergencies and coordinate with all involved agencies
• Monitor and evaluate the day-to-day activities of airside and landside operations at the City of Fort Worth airports
• Conduct day and night inspections to ensure compliance with all pertinent FAA and TxDOT regulations
• Check airport facilities for repair and maintenance
• Interpret rules, regulations, policies and procedures to lessees and tenants
• Recommend necessary equipment and material purchases
• Analyze specific operational problem areas as assigned by the Airport Manager and/or Airport Operations Supervisor
• Conduct research and compile data to make recommendations for alternative operating methods or procedures
• Monitor construction projects for airport safety and governmental compliance
• Notify tenants and/or outside agencies of impending construction
• Revise and update Airport Certification Manuals and Airport Emergency Plans
• Ensure proper recording of all documentation and Airport’s 100 percent compliance with all FAA record keeping requirements

Requirements

• Associate Degree from an accredited college with major course work in Aviation Management, or related field
• Successful completion of Airport Operations Officer training within the initial six-month probationary period
• Valid Driver’s License at the time of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 Years Airfield management experience
• Candidate with a Bachelor’s Degree and a Pilot’s License
• Completed internship related to Aviation Management

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, repetitive motions, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling and lifting; depending on assignment. Incumbents may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, intense noises, gases, vibrations, chemicals, oils and workspace restrictions. Medium work – Depending on assignment, position in this class typically exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Benefits

• 11 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Pension Plan
• Professional Development Opportunities

Pay

Pay Range: $22.90 - $28.62/hr. | $47,632 - $59,539 annual compensation

Schedule

This location operates 24 hours a day and 365 days per year. You must be willing and able to work a shift that consists of variable hours including weekends, holidays, evenings and overnights, as needed.