Airport Operations Specialist

Jefferson County•Westminster, CO

2d•$28 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport is currently seeking an Airport Operations Specialist for a multi-functional role in an organization that thrives on collaboration, vigor and every-changing challenges. The position requires a self-motivated leader that brings organization, positive energy, and motivation for growth while also keeping focus on the broader dynamic goals for the Airport. The Airport Operations Specialist is responsible for, under general supervision, performing a variety of technical, general operations, surveillance and enforcement duties associated with the safe, efficient and continuous operation of the Rocky Mountain Metro Airport. This role will also perform a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled labor tasks associated the operation and maintenance of the airport property and equipment.

Requirements

1 or more years of related work experience.
High School Diploma or GED
An equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.
A valid Colorado driver’s license is required for positions that drive on County Business in either a county or personal vehicle within 30-days of hire or beginning to serve as an intern or volunteer.
Successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or references for all positions.

Nice To Haves

Snow removal experience
Fire-Fighter experience
Airport operations experience
Pilot’s license/flight training experience
Fast learner
Strong work ethic
Great attention to detail
Self-motivated
Independent decision-making skills

Responsibilities

Perform routine inspections of all airport property and all aircraft movement areas for FAR-Part 139 compliance and safety.
Make work orders and minor airfield maintenance to maintain FAR-Part 139 compliance.
Prioritize maintenance operations in the field in limited time-frames.
Decide what warrants initiation of work order procedures.
Identify airport/airfield safety hazards and take correct measures to rectify the situations encountered.
Anticipate potential safety hazards and take preventive action to reduce risk to airport users.
Coordinate and implement airport security programs regulated by the FAA.
Provide training to airport tenants, employees of FBO's, flight schools, vendors and contractors and all applicable law enforcement, fire and emergency responders.
Decide whether to grant airport access and driving privileges.
Make strategic administrative organization and money handling decisions.
Monitor, respond to and coordinate with Jefferson County Sheriff's Department to enforce all security requirements.
Provide aircraft fire and crash rescue functions in accordance to FAA regulations along with North Metro Fire District.
Perform snow removal operations, including strategic planning with snow team call out prediction, performing continuous runway inspections to monitor and report conditions via NOTAMs, and preparation of equipment in advance of snow team arrival.
Required to be on-call for snow operations at any time of any day.
Decide when to initiate snow team call-outs.
Prioritize areas of the airport for immediate snow removal and closures.
Determine equipment best suited for current conditions.
Coordinate, monitor and inspect airfield construction sites to ensure compliance with applicable federal aviation regulations and FAA advisory circulars.
Report violations or hazards to the Operations Manager.
Mitigate all wildlife hazards associated with the airport in a timely manner.
Make decisions pertaining to wildlife hazard mitigation techniques and document filing.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

medical, dental, and vision insurance
paid time off and holidays, including a starting bank of 40 hours of PTO for new hires
retirement matching
wellness programs
tuition reimbursement
flexible schedules
remote work options

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