Burke Airport Operations Superintendent

City of Cleveland•3001 - Port Control, OH

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Manager of Airport Operations, the Airport Operations Superintendent assists in the operational management of Cleveland Hopkins International Airport or Burke Lakefront Airport to maintain the airport operating certificate and implement Department of Port Control policies. The position supervises, guides, trains, and supports Airport Operations Agents; assigns shift duties; prepares staffing and work schedules; and ensures adequate coverage for operational needs. The superintendent coordinates airport operations across movement areas, including aircraft monitoring, snow and ice control, airfield maintenance, construction, crash and rescue, and security-related responses. The role conducts and assigns inspections and patrols, monitors weather and airport systems, communicates with airport staff, airlines, FAA Air Traffic Control, government entities, and the public, and coordinates emergency and irregular-operation responses. It also ensures operational reports and records are completed and promotes compliance with applicable regulations and workplace safety policies. The position requires a willingness to work any shift in a 24-hour operation, including nights, weekends, holidays, and a non-standard work week, and to participate in emergency preparedness activities. Work takes place indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions. The role may involve wildlife hazing using pyrotechnic weapons or shotguns and removing debris or dead wildlife from aircraft operating areas.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree in Aviation, Airport Management, or a related field from an accredited college or university; one year of airport operations office or related experience may substitute for each year of college education lacking.
Six years of full-time paid experience as an airport operations agent, including experience in an airport operations-related field as described in the posting.
Valid State of Ohio Driver’s License.
Ability to type and general computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite products.
Successful completion of a Transportation Security Administration fingerprint-based criminal history records check and employment background check.
Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds.
Willingness to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions in a 24-hour operation, including any shift, nights, weekends, holidays, and a non-standard work week.
Willingness to participate in emergency preparedness events and activities.

Nice To Haves

Experience at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
Two years of supervisory experience.
Six years of Operations Agent experience with Part 139.
Operational experience at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport or Burke Lakefront Airport.
Certified Member (CM) or Accredited Airport Executive (AAE) credential from AAAE.

Responsibilities

Assist in operational management of Cleveland Hopkins International Airport or Burke Lakefront Airport to maintain the airport operating certificate and implement Department of Port Control policies.
Supervise assigned Airport Operations Agents; guide, train, support, instruct, evaluate, coach, and counsel staff; monitor employee goals and address performance or operational issues.
Assign daily shift duties and prepare work schedules, leave schedules, staffing schedules, and other time records; ensure adequate staffing for the following shift when needed.
Coordinate and supervise movement-area operations, including snow removal, crash and rescue, construction and maintenance activities, and aircraft movement monitoring.
Coordinate and initiate airfield maintenance activities and ensure NOTAMs are issued or cancelled as required.
Coordinate and initiate responses to security-related events, emergencies, and irregular operations; assume initial control of emergency operations until higher authority arrives.
Develop and implement the Snow and Ice Control plan and assemble and disseminate weather forecasts to support weather-related operations.
Assign and conduct wildlife patrols and wildlife hazing and reduction procedures; remove dead animals from the airfield and submit FAA Wildlife Strike reports as needed.
Assign and conduct patrols and inspections of airfield and airport facilities for unsafe, non-compliant, hazardous, or maintenance conditions; report discrepancies.
Monitor aircraft movement, flight operation statuses, two-way radio communications, work order requests, security access control, CCTV systems, weather radar, fire and security alarms, and equipment and surface-condition monitoring systems.
Communicate operational matters and field conditions to airport and airline leadership, the FAA Air Traffic Control Tower, government entities, staff, and the public; respond to questions and inquiries.
Escort emergency, construction, and other approved vehicles as required.
Review reports and special instructions from preceding shifts and educate team members on field conditions and operational information.
Verify completion of shift logs, inspection reports, incident reports, accident and injury reports, and other required documentation.
Promote and ensure compliance with occupational health and safety policies, procedures, and programs.
Perform other related job duties as required.