Airport Airside Operations Specialist

Pinellas County Government•Clearwater, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs administrative, and technical work in the airside, landside, and terminal operations of the St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport and a variety of important duties in developing and carrying out departmental programs to ensure effective passenger and public services. A 10-year criminal history records check will be completed to meet TSA requirements. A plea of guilty or adjudication withheld for a felony are considered convictions per TSA and will disqualify an individual from getting an Airport ID badge.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in aviation or related field.
Airport operations management experience at a small hub airport that includes a strong understanding of 49 CFR Part 139 and 49 CFR Parts 1540/1542.
Five (5) years experience as described above; or, An associate degree as described above and three (3) years experience as described above; or, A bachelor’s degree as described above; or, An equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
Possession and maintenance of a valid State of Florida Driver’s License.
Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations.

Responsibilities

Compiles and monitors flight schedules and gate assignments, responds to all airport emergencies, plans and coordinates airport safety and security programs, and implements and monitors noise abatement program
Leads airport support personnel
Coordinates daily flight operations
Remains current with FAA regulations, ensures that the airport complies with regulations, and assists in the coordination of amendments as necessary
Maintains and updates airport security manual and operations manual, as required, and Airport Certification Manual
Assists management in planning, implementing, and programming and issues NOTAMs (notices to airmen) and pilot advisories as necessary
Performs daily, nightly and special airfield inspections as required by FAA certification
Oversees wildlife issues while meeting the requirements of the Wildlife Hazard Management Plan including the use of firearms and explosives to harass and depredate wildlife as required by the FAA certification
Escorts contractors and other personnel without proper credentials to complete required work
Performs data processing related duties including using statistical packages or programs, encoding data, data entry and retrieval, and routine computer terminal operations and programming/reprogramming
Performs other related job duties as assigned