Airport Operations Officer (PCN 251594)

State of Alaska•Anchorage International Airport, AK

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Airport Operations Officer works at Anchorage International Airport and coordinates with airport sections, the FAA, TSA, tenants, airlines, contractors, and the public. The position analyzes and resolves operational issues and coordinates activities to ensure the safety of commercial and general aviation across landside, terminal, and airside areas. The incumbent takes actions required by policies and directives to ensure compliance with FAA regulations, the airport certification manual, and aviation security regulations. The role supports the airport’s mission to operate, develop, and maintain Anchorage International Airport. It identifies aviation hazards and mitigates risks, helps maintain FAA compliance, and supports the continued availability of federal infrastructure grants. During emergencies or irregular operations, the officer helps control the situation and return airport operations to normal when conditions permit. The position is based at Anchorage International Airport. The successful applicant must be eligible for an airport identification badge and pass required fingerprint-based criminal history, background, and TSA security threat checks. The position requires firearm or ammunition use and a current Alaska driver’s license; first aid certification may also be required. Employees are subject to recall.

Requirements

Any combination of education and/or experience that provides competencies in airport operations, analytical thinking and problem solving, oral and written communication, personnel security and safety, and technical competence.
Competencies may be gained through preparatory post-secondary education and/or progressively responsible professional experience in aviation management, transportation, business administration, public administration, or airport operational activities subject to FAA, TSA, state, or military rules and regulations.
Must possess a current Alaska driver’s license.
Must be eligible for an airport identification badge under TSA regulations, including fingerprinting and background checks.
Must pass a fingerprint-based criminal history record check, comprehensive background investigation, and TSA Security Threat Assessment.
Must be able to meet federal firearm eligibility requirements; a misdemeanor domestic violence conviction disqualifies an applicant from a position requiring firearm or ammunition use.
Must answer the application’s supplemental questions and provide application information supporting the minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with airport sections, the FAA, TSA, tenants, airlines, contractors, and the public.
Analyze and resolve a variety of airport operational issues.
Coordinate and ensure the safety of commercial and general aviation activities in landside, terminal, and airside areas.
Take actions required by policy and directives to ensure compliance with FAA regulations, the airport certification manual, and aviation security regulations.
Identify hazards to aviation and mitigate risks to a safe level.
Help control emergency or irregular operations and support the return to normal operations when conditions allow.
Use a firearm or ammunition as required to assist in controlling airport wildlife hazards.