Airport Operations Supervisor - Airside

About the role

The Airport Operations Supervisor - Airside at HOU maintains a safe and secure airport environment by conducting inspections of Airside operations and coordinating operational and security activities. The position requires lifting and moving of moderately heavy items, such as barricades, traffic cones, and equipment (up to 40 pounds) and/or very long periods of walking on rough surfaces on a routine basis.

Responsibilities

• Provides continuous oversight and direction to the Airside team by identifying daily objectives, scheduling, assigning work, training and evaluation of performance to ensure compliance with 150 series Advisory Circulars (ACs) and 14 CFR Part 139.
• Identifies and anticipates operational and safety concerns by inspecting airport facilities and operating areas and monitoring radio communications.
• Conducts audits of operational activity and airport facilities on and near the AOA (Airport Operation Area) to evaluate team performance in maintaining compliance as it pertains to policy, procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Manages the response to aircraft emergencies, Hazardous Material incidents and medical emergencies in accordance with the Airport Emergency Plan through coordination with other internal divisions and external agencies to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations using the National Incident Management System framework.
• Reviews and manages airfield self-inspection records per 14 CFR Part 139.327 and 339. Initiates and disseminates NOTAMs (Notices to Airmen) per AC 150/5200-28 and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) JO (Job Order) 7930.2 to meet federal requirements.
• Maintains and updates the airports Wildlife Hazard Management Plan per 14 CFR Part 139.337 in coordination with the Airside Operations Division Manager.
• Reviews, provide feedback and approve airside construction plans, in coordination with management, assuring compliance with FAA regulations, policies and procedures.
• Manages the fuel inspection program and maintains fuel inspection records to ensure compliance with 14 CFR Part 139.321 and 327.
• Manages the Airport Certification Manual to include updating and ensuring compliance of the regulatory documents per 14 CFR Part 139 subpart C.
• Manages and maintains the Airport Emergency Plan to include updating and ensuring compliance of the regulatory documents per AC 150/5200-31.
• Develops and facilitates periodic tabletop and full-scale emergency exercises and tests the response of resources to ensures compliance with the airport certification manual and airport emergency plan and 14 CFR Part 139.325.
• Manages the airside training program per 14 CFR Part 139.303. Ensures the training covers all FAA required subjects.
• Identifies individual and organizational needs. Determines appropriate learning methodologies, facilitates, assigns and conducts CBT (Classroom Based Training), OJT (On the Job Training) and practical application training for Houston Airport System, airline, tenant and contract personnel.
• Initiates, manages and oversees various projects to ensure compliance with various federal and local rules, laws and codes.
• Prepares and presents reports and studies for management.
• Approves issuance of NOV’s (Notice of Violation) for airside violations per Operating Instruction (O.I.) 0503 and represents airside operations during contested hearings.
• Keeps abreast of existing and new legislation and ensures compliance to federal, state and local requirements.

Requirements

Requires an Associate’s degree in Aviation Management, Aeronautics, Airway Science, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field. A Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management, Aeronautics, Airway Science, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field may be substituted for up to two years of the experience requirements. Experience Six years of progressively responsible experience in airport operations, four of which must be in an airside operations role. A pilot’s license, Control Tower Operator certificate, industry specific certifications (CM, AAE, IAP, ACE) and/or directly related military experience may also be considered. Prior supervisory experience, either direct or indirect, is required.

Qualifications

Knowledge MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Requires an Associate’s degree in Aviation Management, Aeronautics, Airway Science, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field. A Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management, Aeronautics, Airway Science, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field may be substituted for up to two years of the experience requirements. Experience Six years of progressively responsible experience in airport operations, four of which must be in an airside operations role. A pilot’s license, Control Tower Operator certificate, industry specific certifications (CM, AAE, IAP, ACE) and/or directly related military experience may also be considered. Prior supervisory experience, either direct or indirect, is required.

Skills

Prior supervisory experience, either direct or indirect, is required. Knowledge of 150 Series ACs, 14 CFR Part 139 and NFPA regulations are highly desired. Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

N/A

Schedule

Shift work, will include a Rotating Schedule including weekends and holidays