Operations Specialist - Airside

Job Summary

The Operations Specialist, Airside is responsible for assisting in enforcing operating rules, regulations, inspections, provisions of contracts, and agreements with emphasis on airside operations. Other responsibilities include monitoring and enforcing procedures that ensure efficient aircraft movement and non-movement area activities during construction and irregular operations periods.

Essential Job Duties

• Makes critical operational decisions around the clock to maintain compliance, safety, and the airport experience.
• Organizes and enforces procedures that ensure airside safety during construction and irregular operations period.
• Reports deficiencies to appropriate agencies and promptly implements corrective actions.
• Affords assistance with updating and maintaining operations policies, airport certifications, plans, and procedures.
• Supports the Airport's Unmanned Aerial Systems (Drone) program.
• Maintains regular and on-time attendance.
• Follows all safety regulations.
• Supports MNAA's commitment to its core values; Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE).

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Other Characteristics

• Office Management: Knowledge of general office management practices and procedures.
• Airport Operations: Knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in the operation and improvement of air carrier and general aviation airports.
• Driving: Skill in operating a motor vehicle.
• Relationship Building: Skill in establishing and maintaining effective and professional working relationships with others.
• Map Reading: Skill in reading and interpreting maps.
• Reporting: Skill in preparing and producing timely and accurate oral and written reports.
• Word Processing: Skill in computerized word processing quickly and accurately.
• Receiving Direction: Skill in receiving and following written and oral direction.
• Project Management: Skill in conceptualizing and managing complex projects and managing multiple projects using established project management principles.
• Supervision of Personnel: Skill in supervising and managing others, including planning work, providing direction, motivating workers, and identifying the best workers for the job.
• Written Comprehension: Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Written Expression: Ability to use words and sentences in writing so others will understand.
• Dependability: Acts reliably and responsibly with others.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor's degree in aviation, Airport Management, or a related field.
• Valid CLASS D Driver's License.
• Less than 2 years Aviation operations or related experience.
• Air Operations Area (AOA) clearance within 90 days of hire.

Preferred

• Certified Member (CM) of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE).
• Remote Pilot License (FAA Part 107).
• Less than 2 years experience in operations at an air carrier airport.