Airport Construction and Certification Coordinator

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority•Dulles, VA

13d•$119,280 - $172,955•Onsite

About The Position

Serves in the Airport Operations Department at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) or Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Oversees regulatory and policy compliance to support safe, efficient, and secure airport operations. Manages airport certification programs, including training, inspections, recordkeeping, and the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Airport Certification Manual (ACM) and supporting documents. Coordinates with engineering and operations staff to oversee functional requirements for major design studies, construction projects, and facility improvements for airlines and other tenants. Also serves in the Airport Operations 24-hour Command Center to support continuous, compliant airport operations and performs related duties as assigned. As Program Manager for the Operations Construction Coordination Program, reviews, coordinates, and communicates construction and infrastructure maintenance activities to affected parties and helps resolve potential impacts. Represents Airport Operations in construction-related meetings, develops schedules and milestones, and tracks projects through completion. Reviews project plans and helps identify, document, and implement lessons learned; resolves technical interdependency issues across planning, design, construction, and activation in coordination with other departments; and communicates relevant project information to key personnel. As Program Manager for the airport’s Part 139 Airport Certification Program, ensures compliance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations and Airport Directives, including through management of the ACM, Airport Emergency Plan (AEP), and Wildlife Hazard Management Plan (WHMP). Liaises with the FAA ATCT, FSDO, and Eastern Region to maintain agreements for Washington Dulles International Airport, and prepares responses to official FAA inquiries, including Letters of Investigation and Letters of Compliance. Serves as an Airport Operations Duty Manager, supervisory managing the airport complex from the 24-hour Command Center as needed.

Requirements

Seven years of progressively responsible experience in airport operations and/or airport construction management at a 14 CFR Part 139 certificated airport; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Two of the required seven years must have been as an Airport Operations Duty Manager or in an equivalent position.
Bachelor’s degree in any field.
State driver’s license in good standing.
Ability to understand the impact of construction on daily airport operations.
Skill managing and administering multiple major projects concurrently and coordinating and integrating related efforts.
Knowledge of and ability to comply with Federal, state, and local regulatory requirements governing airports.
Ability to perform budget management, airport maintenance, construction monitoring and control, and computer applications and support for a Part 139 certificated airport.
Knowledge of aircraft operations and ability to take timely, appropriate action to avoid situations that adversely affect safety.
Knowledge of and ability to apply general engineering and construction methods, techniques, and practices to ensure proper sequencing of work.
Knowledge of and ability to anticipate and mitigate common construction and environmental problems.
Knowledge of airline and tenant objectives, corporate standards, equipment and operational procedures, and general airport and aviation industry policies, planning, and procedures.
Ability to analyze data and information in detail and make recommendations.
Ability to speak and write effectively, especially when communicating technical information to nontechnical audiences.
Skill using a computer and modern office suite software.
Ability to operate a vehicle landside and airside; an AOA permit is required.
Ability to work on a hold-over and recall basis 24 hours a day for essential services and emergencies, such as snow removal.
Ability to meet moderate to heavy physical demands, including lifting objects up to 50 pounds and bending, stooping, crouching, or working in cramped positions.
May be required to discharge firearms and other pyrotechnic devices to harass or dispose of wildlife hazards to aviation safety.

Nice To Haves

Construction project management, planning, or engineering experience.
Airport construction management, planning, or engineering experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management, Aerospace Engineering, Airway Science, Aviation, or a similar airport- or aviation-focused field of study.

Responsibilities

Manage the Operations Construction Coordination Program, coordinating construction and infrastructure maintenance activities and resolving impacts.
Represent Airport Operations in construction meetings; develop project schedules and milestones; and track projects through completion.
Review project plans, identify and mitigate operational impacts, document and implement lessons learned, resolve technical interdependency issues, and communicate relevant information to project personnel.
Manage the airport’s Part 139 Airport Certification Program in accordance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations and Airport Directives.
Develop and manage the Airport Certification Manual, Airport Emergency Plan, and Wildlife Hazard Management Plan.
Liaise with the FAA ATCT, FSDO, and Eastern Region to maintain agreements for Washington Dulles International Airport.
Prepare responses to official FAA inquiries, including Letters of Investigation and Letters of Compliance.
Serve as an Airport Operations Duty Manager, supervisory managing the airport complex from the 24-hour Command Center as needed.
Inspect the airport complex for compliance with 49 CFR Parts 1540 and 1542 and 14 CFR Part 139.
Ensure potential threats or incidents are contained and advise the Airport Operations Department Manager and designated security coordinator about corrective action.
Direct or initiate action to prevent unsafe operating conditions during inclement weather and emergencies.
Perform other duties as assigned or determined on own initiative.