Airport Operations Specialist

Snohomish County•Everett, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Snohomish County Airport—Paine Field is hiring two Airport Operations Specialists to support the airport’s airside, terminal, and landside management functions. The role helps ensure compliance with federal airport regulations and supports the safe and secure operation of the airport, including FAA Part 139 and TSA 1542 requirements. The work involves coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, responding to changing airport conditions, and supporting both general aviation and commercial service operations. The position works with considerable independence and reports to the Airport Operations Supervisor. The role also supports airport technology and noise-management systems, tenant facilities, inspections, emergency response, construction coordination, special events, and contractor oversight. Work is performed indoors and outdoors in all types of weather. The employee supports a 24x7 airport schedule and may be assigned shift work, evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call duties.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Airport Administration, Business Administration, or a related field, plus one year of airfield operations experience; or an equivalent combination of training and/or experience providing the required knowledge and abilities.
Must pass job-related tests.
Valid Washington State driver’s license required within 30 days of employment.
Must pass a TSA-required fingerprint-based Criminal History Record Check.
Knowledge of airport operations rules, regulations, conventions, and FAR Part 77.
Knowledge of FAR Part 139 standards and procedures, FAA rules and circulars, and TSA 1542 regulations.
Knowledge of the FAA NOTAM Manager System, noise monitoring or basic acoustics, airport security and access-control principles, report writing, and current computer and software applications.
Ability to interpret and apply technical material; research and accurately assemble data; troubleshoot technical or mechanical problems; and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, work independently with sound judgment, handle stressful situations and aviation emergencies professionally, make prompt policy-consistent decisions, and evaluate issues when management staff are unavailable.
Ability and availability to work assigned shifts supporting a 24x7 schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary, and potentially maintain on-call status with timely response.

Nice To Haves

Commercial service airport experience.

Responsibilities

Manage the airport’s FAA Part 139 and TSA training programs and facilitate required training.
Implement and ensure compliance with federal airport regulations for operations, safety, certification, wildlife hazard management, and security under FAA Part 139 and TSA 1542.
Oversee and update the Airport Certification Manual, Airport Security Program, and airport policies and procedures.
Manage hangar leases and tenant tie-down spaces; conduct hangar inspections and inventories.
Use radar flight-tracking systems to track noise complaints, respond to citizens, and speak with community groups about noise issues.
Maintain the noise database and monitoring software, coordinate acquisition and installation of monitoring equipment and supplies, and draft and negotiate easement rates for noise equipment.
Troubleshoot, configure, and repair the radar flight-tracking system, including remote noise monitors.
Respond to airfield incidents and recommend airfield closures or reopening based on weather and emergency conditions; liaise with County departments, airport users, and governmental agencies about changing conditions.
Coordinate investigations and responses to security violations or breaches under the Airport Security Plan.
Evaluate and implement planned or unplanned airside, terminal, and landside closures or restrictions; coordinate decisions to reduce impacts from construction, maintenance, or other irregular situations.
Communicate with airlines and tenants to mitigate operational impacts of maintenance, repair, and construction work.
Inspect airfields and airport facilities for compliance; mobilize and direct maintenance personnel to address deficiencies.
Monitor and evaluate runway conditions during snow and ice events and issue condition advisories through NOTAM Manager or verbal communications with the FAA, airlines, and pilots.
Coordinate airport special events.
Administer hardware and software used by the assigned division, including assisting with configuration, data conversion, customization, and administration of major software systems.
Administer technology purchases and document hardware and software registrations and licenses according to applicable department processes.
Participate in technology coordination groups and project teams and communicate project status and decisions to management and affected partners.
Escort non-badged personnel into restricted airport areas during emergency responses when required.
Provide emergency management and incident command staff support when required and relay real-time information about airport operations and conditions to management.
Prepare bids, requests for proposals, and contracts; monitor contractor performance; and approve completed work and service billing.
Create and edit publications and articles for public release.
Assist with the airport badging program as needed and perform related duties.