Airport Operations Officer (Seasonal)

Gulf Shores, City of•Gulf Shores International Airport, AL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a Full-Time seasonal position with the Gulf Shores International Airport from May 15-August 16. Expected to work 35-40 hours per week with overtime availability. Position works closely with other seasonal and full-time staff to achieve the operational goals of the airport. Any overtime hours are paid at straight pay. Under supervision of the Operations Manager and Airport Director, coordinates use of airport facilities in accordance with established policies and procedures. Maintains airport compliance with Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 139, Transportation Security Regulation (TSR) Part 1542 and all other applicable statutes, regulations and requirements and provides for the safety and security of all airport users. Represents airport during assigned shift. Position works well within a team and supports the goals, mission, and vision of the Gulf Shores International Airport to provide world-class customer service.

Requirements

High School Education Required
Candidate must be able to pass required FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check in addition to pre-hire and random drug and alcohol screenings.
Valid Driver’s License
Ability to establish and effective working relationships with a variety of people.
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, routine correspondence and memos.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Safely and effectively performs required duties and safely operates Airport Authority vehicles and equipment.
Clearly, concisely, and effectively communicates in person and over both the telephone and aviation radios.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds occasionally with assistance, 10-15 pounds regularly without assistance, and push, pull, twist, reach and bend.
Hear and Communicate over company radios
Climbing – ascending, descending ladders, stairs, ramps, requires agility
Crawling – moving about on hands, knees, or hands, feet.
Crouching- bending body forward by bending leg, spine.
Feeling – perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips.
Grasping – applying pressure to object with fingers, palm.
Handling – picking, holding, or working with whole hand.
Hearing 1 – perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information.
Hearing 2 – receive detailed information, make discrimination in sound.
Kneeling – bending legs at the knee to come to rest at knees.
Lifting – raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back.
Manual Dexterity – picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand.
Mental Acuity – ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning.
Pulling – use upper extremities to except force, haul or tug.
Pushing – use upper extremities to press against objects with force, or thrust toward, downward, or outward.
Reaching – extending hands or arms in any direction.
Repetitive Motion – substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers.
Speaking – expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely.
Standing – for sustained periods of time.
Stooping – bending body downward, forward at waist, with full motion
Talking 1- expressing ideas by spoken word.
Talking 2 – shouting to be heard above ambient noise.
Visual Acuity 1 - prepare, analyze data, transcribing, computer terminal, extensive reading.
Visual Acuity 2 - color, depth perception, field of vision.
Visual Acuity 3 - determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities/structures.
Visual Acuity 4 - operate motor vehicles, heavy equipment.
Visual Acuity 5 – close acuity for inspection of small defects, machines, use of measurement devices, or fabricated parts.
Walking - on foot to accomplish tasks, long distances, or site to site.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Aviation/Airport Management, Business Administration preferred, but not required.
Previous work experience or coursework in aviation, airport management, or business administration preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Oversees all airport operations during assigned shift, to provide for the safety and security of the public, tenants, and airport staff.
Ensure smooth terminal operations via managing traffic flow, passenger movements, and interacting with guests to provide information and solve problems
Ensures that all airport operations comply with FAR Parts 77 and 139, TSR Part 1542, and other applicable federal, state and local statutes and regulations.
Ensures tenant compliance with lease and operating permit requirements.
Ensures contractor compliance with safety and security provisions of contract documents and applicable regulations through direction and/or enforcement.
Assists in coordinating and monitoring airport construction activities
Performs administrative functions such as answering telephones, filing reports, and performing office work and fingerprinting
Documents adherence to policies and procedures and reports violations and suspected violations through incident reports.
Conducts periodic, daily and as necessary continuous inspections of runways, taxiways and other airport facilities to identify and document damage, deterioration, debris, and other unsafe or non-compliant conditions.
Manage and oversee the airport security and CCTV system. Attend to alarms, investigate security issues, and review video as directed by airport management.
Coordinates safety and security measures with airport tenants, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and state and county public safety and emergency response agencies.
Monitors and ensure safe vehicle operations on movement and non-movement areas.
Assist full-time operations team in effort to perform and schedule badging appointments
Assumes primary responsibility for wildlife control procedures and ensures compliance with the Authority’s Wildlife Hazard Management Plan and applicable state and federal regulations.
Closes or places restrictions on airport operating areas to ensure operational safety.
Represents airport authority in absence of management
Issues notices to air missions (NOTAMs) to report all conditions that impact safe operations of aircraft and ensure that they are promptly communicated to the FAA, air carriers and other airport users.
Assists in planning and coordinating use of facilities for dignitary visits and other special events.
Enforces compliance with the airport rules and regulations and the airport security program.
Performs other duties as assigned