Airfield Manager

Utah State University•Price, UT

About The Position

USU Aviation Technology is seeking a candidate for a position that focuses upon Airfield Management in Price, Utah. This position requires an individual who will oversee all aspects of managing the operations of the Carbon County Airfield, including coordination with Carbon County officials (FAA Airport Manager), the Federal Aviation Administration, airport maintenance personnel, dispatching, using airfield landing and navigational aids, implementing airfield safety procedures, inspections, bird monitoring, maintaining records, and applying knowledge of weather information to safely and efficiently manage airfield operations. In addition, this position will assist with managing the Fixed Base Operations (FBO) with other team members at the Carbon County Airport. This is a 12-month, full-time, benefited position available immediately. The successful candidate for the position below will demonstrate experience in some aspects of airfield operations, and the ability to work harmoniously with colleagues, within and across departments, the local county officials, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and will contribute to program development, assessment and growth in the department. Utah State University is seeking a candidate who has experience in the aviation industry with success in working at a General Aviation (GA) airport. Successful candidates will be able to work with the FAA, state and county officials, the university, industry and college students. Additional duties may include teaching assigned course topics within the Aviation Technology Department which may include, but are not limited to: Airport Management, Aviation Meteorology, Crew Resource Management, graduate, and other aviation courses.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in aviation management, business administration, or related field
Three (3) years of aviation management/operations experience and knowledge of FAA regulations
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent computer skills

Nice To Haves

Certified Aviation Manager (CAM) Program or similar
Master’s Degree in a related field
Safety Management System experience
Airport Security experience
Post-secondary teaching experience

Responsibilities

Be the primary safety manager for the airport
Ensure compliance with all regulations
Manage day-to-day operations of airport
Support transient aircraft operations
Issue NOTAMS and other notices about the airport
Oversee the daily activities at airport
Ensure all required regulations are followed
Monitor and implement safety and security of airfield
Liaison for Carbon County with industry, airline officials as well as the public
Manage FBO operations for Carbon County Airport
Oversee aviation refueling operations
Operational knowledge of required equipment related to airfield operations
Teach 1-2 courses per semester in Aviation Technology
Assist with career student advising and student club activities
Assist in student recruitment and retention, alumni and industry relations, program marketing/public relations, and other program needs
Service to include committee work in support of departmental, college, university, and professional society activities
Work with the extension activities of the Aggie Drone Academy
Supervise line operators as part of the FBO operations
Manage hangar usage, tiedowns, ramp allocation and transient aircraft