Airport Operations/Maintenance Officer

City of Elko•1751 College Ave. Elko, NV

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About The Position

Under general direction, the Airport Operations/Maintenance Officer represents the Airport Director in matters concerning airport operations, supervises airfield operations at Elko Regional Airport, performs a broad range of indoor and outdoor maintenance, and provides professional, administrative, analytical, and management support. The position exercises supervision in compliance with FAR Part 139, the Airport Certification Manual, the Security Plan, the Safety Plan, and other applicable rules and regulations. The officer supports airport regulatory compliance, safety inspections, airfield monitoring, and maintenance of operational records. The role also performs skilled and semi-skilled repairs and maintenance of airport buildings, facilities, grounds, and airfield infrastructure; operates vehicles and heavy maintenance equipment; and participates in snow and ice removal. The officer monitors contractor and tenant activity, serves as a liaison with agencies and tenants, contributes to studies, budgets, reports, and operational improvements, and may assume the Airport Director’s duties during absences.

Requirements

Two years of progressively responsible maintenance experience, including one year in an aviation- or airport-related field such as commercial aviation, a fixed base operator, or an airline.
Training equivalent to two years of college, with major coursework in aviation management, business administration, or a related field.
Possess or be able to obtain an appropriate, valid driver’s license.
Possess or be able to obtain an Airport Rescue Firefighters Certificate.
Knowledge of airport operations and administration, applicable laws and regulations including FAA regulations, FAR Part 139 and FAR Part 107, airport services and activities, and sources of information about airport operations.
Knowledge of public relations techniques, modern office practices and computer equipment, building maintenance, airfield maintenance and construction methods and equipment, and airport program and policy analysis and management practices.
Knowledge of safe driving principles and practices and the operational characteristics of mechanical, automotive, construction, and airfield maintenance equipment.
Skill in operating radio and communications equipment, hand and power tools, mechanical equipment, modern office and computer equipment, and motor vehicles safely and efficiently.
Ability to implement airport operations and maintenance plans and to plan, organize, develop, and implement projects and programs with minimal supervision.
Ability to analyze problems, identify alternatives, project consequences, and implement recommendations in support of organizational goals.
Ability to perform responsible professional work using independent judgment and initiative.
Ability to prepare and communicate information clearly and concisely, orally and in writing, and to establish and maintain positive working relationships.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, climb, and lift up to 100 pounds.
Availability for shift work, on-call and standby duties, and emergency call; ability to travel to different sites and locations.

Responsibilities

Assist the Airport Director in ensuring and enforcing compliance with FAR Part 139, the Airport Certification Manual and its Emergency Plan, the Security Plan, and airport policies and procedures.
Promote safe operating practices, assist with required FAR Part 139 safety inspections, and maintain records of discrepancies and corrective actions.
Close and reopen aircraft movement areas as conditions warrant and issue or cancel NOTAMs as required.
Monitor airfield construction, maintenance, weather, wildlife, and other airside activities to protect airport infrastructure and aircraft operations.
Perform semi-skilled and skilled maintenance, repair, and alteration of airport buildings, facilities, and fixtures, including carpentry, plumbing, roofing, painting, mechanical, and electrical work.
Operate trucks and heavy or complex airfield maintenance equipment, and perform manual labor maintaining airport grounds, facilities, fencing, roadways, taxiways, lighting, runways, ramps, and related equipment.
Assist with painting runways, taxiways, curbs, streets, and parking facilities; fabricate and install signs; and lay out markings, pavement, and signs.
Participate in snow removal on a 24-hour-per-day, 7-day-per-week basis; operate snowplows, snow blowers, de-icing trucks, rotary brooms, and loaders; shovel walkways and apply ice melt.
Monitor contractor and tenant activities on airport property for operational safety, security, and lease compliance, and act as liaison with governmental agencies and tenants.
Participate in studies and special projects; collect, monitor, and analyze data; and assist with recommendations to improve operational efficiency.
Participate in preparing and administering assigned budgets and maintain and monitor expenditure controls as assigned.
Assist the Airport Director with correspondence, research, statistical analysis, and activity reports; conduct surveys and analyze specialized information.
Assume the Airport Director’s duties during the Director’s absence or as assigned during extended absences.
Supervise custodial contracts.