Airport Operations Duty Manager

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority • Dulles, VA

283d • $104,178 - $151,059

About The Position

As an Airport Operations Duty Manager, you will perform critical airport management functions to ensure the safe, efficient, and secure operation of the entire airport complex. This position serves in the Airport Operations Department at either Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) or Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). You will maintain constant awareness of changing conditions, activities, and requirements affecting Airport operations, maximizing safety and security with minimal disruption. You will react and respond to incidents, events, problems, and complaints in a professional manner and take appropriate actions.

Requirements

• Six years of progressively responsible experience in airport or airline operations as a full performance level Operations Officer, or in a comparable job class in airport or airline operations at either a 14 CFR Part 139 certified airport OR six years of military air operations experience.
• Experience leading, or helping to lead, at least one of the following: FAA airport certification; airport, airline, or military security program; recurring disaster/emergency exercises; or the monitoring and coordination of airport construction and maintenance operations.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply relevant Federal regulatory requirements governing airports.
• Knowledge of aircraft operations, including navigational and unusual aircraft operating characteristics.
• Ability to recommend and develop new airport operational policies or procedures.
• Ability to analyze complex situations, prioritize issues, and formulate response plans.
• Ability to speak and write effectively, with emphasis on communicating sensitive or classified information in an emergency situation.
• Skill in using a computer and modern software, with emphasis on security access control systems and weather monitoring systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintains constant awareness of conditions, activities and changing requirements affecting Airport security.
• Ensures adherence to the Airport's operations safety standards.
• Inspects the operational condition of the Airport complex during each tour of duty and ensures compliance with all related guidelines and requirements.
• Documents issues, discrepancies, and non-complying conditions concerning 14 FAR Part 139 and 49 FAR Part 1540 and 1542.
• Closes all or portions of airfield during emergencies; authorizes the issuances of Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs).
• Initiates and directs the appropriate Contingency Plan(s) during emergencies.
• Serves as a liaison between the Transportation Security Authority (TSA), airlines, tenants and other stakeholders regarding Airport security.
• Directs and commits resources to ensure the containment of potential threats or incidents.
• Ensures compliance with Wildlife Hazard Management regulations.
• Manages the Airport Operations 24-hour Command Center.
• Coordinates with the Public Affairs Department when responding to news media requests.
• Ensures coordination with the U.S. Secret Service, State Department, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), TSA, and other agencies pertinent to the security of high-ranking officials.
• Consults with representatives of air carriers, tenants, concessionaires, and Airports Authority personnel to provide assistance and guidance in resolving Airport operations situations.
• Reviews the Airport's Security Plan and other Airport operational documents and drawings.
• Ensures Airport Daily Activities Report (DAR) is compiled correctly and submitted daily.
• Plans and coordinates movements of the Snow Teams during winter operations.
• May initiate and serve in the Incident Command System and the Emergency Operations Center during emergency conditions.

Benefits

• Vacation benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Health benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Support Activities for Transportation
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree