Airports Operations Coordinator

Okaloosa County•Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (Eglin AFB), FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Coordinates the safety, security, and daily operations of the airports in the Okaloosa County Airports system. This role involves ensuring compliance with aviation regulations, managing aircraft movements, performing facility inspections, responding to emergencies, and acting as a liaison between various stakeholders.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree in Aviation Management, Operations Management or related field.
Minimum of two (2) years in a commercial service and/or general aviation airport operations related field.
Equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities.
Knowledge of FAA Federal Aviation Regulations, Advisory Circulars and TSA regulations and policies pertaining to commercial and general aviation.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Valid driver license.
Ability to obtain and maintain an airport issued Secure Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge.
Ability to operate a variety of hand held and electrical equipment and tools.
Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds to constantly lift, carry, push and pull or otherwise move objects.
Ability to perform manual tasks and remain on feet for extended periods of time.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, including ability to convey, record and exchange information, to explain procedures, to give, receive and follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to read a variety of moderately complex records, policy and procedure manuals, codes, etc.
Ability to prepare forms and reports using prescribed formats.
Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in written, mathematical or diagrammatic form.
Ability to make independent judgments in absence of supervision.
Ability to acquire knowledge of topics related to primary occupation.
Ability to apply principles of influence systems and synthesis functions.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide; calculate decimals and percentages.
Ability to tactfully and effectively interact with the public and with co-workers.
Ability to perform under stress when confronted with emergencies or tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

Follows established aviation regulations and airport guidelines, policies and procedures for maintaining safe terminal and ramp management, ensuring compliance with federal (FAA), State (FDOT, FDEP), and County standards, regulations, and ordinances.
Controls the movement of aircraft, issues specific instructions for push-backs and taxi lane designation, and monitors inbound and outbound aircraft movements on the airport’s taxi lanes and ramp area.
Facilitates coordination with Eglin Air Force Base Air Traffic Control (ATC) to ensure safe and efficient flow of arriving and departing aircraft.
Performs facility and systems inspections and maintains a clean and orderly working environment and equipment.
Responds to security/emergency incidents, alerts, and ground and aircraft emergencies, and assists with rescue work.
Monitors construction progress, coordinates meetings and special projects, enforces construction and contractor compliance with rules, regulations, policies, and contractual agreements.
Performs resident project inspections on airport construction projects as assigned.
Acts as a liaison between airlines, Fixed Base Operators, tenants, contractors, and federal and state agencies.
Provides customer service to passengers, tenants, contractors, and airlines.
Conducts airline operations meetings with airline partners and other tenants as required.
Maintains pertinent records and prepares and delivers reports on airport operations and incidents.
Monitors aircraft operations and radios, and relays airfield advisories and other information.
Performs safety and security checks on aircraft parking apron.
Monitors and maintains compliance with the ASP (Airport Security Program), ACM (Airport Certification Manual), the AEP (Airport Emergency Plan), and CFR Part-139 training.
Ensures general aviation airports are in compliance with Florida State Statute Chapter 14-60 – Airport Licensing, Registration and Airspace Protection.
Participates in the development, implementation, and improvements to airport sponsored occupational safety and health committees, OSHA regulatory programs, driver training programs, and any other related committees designed for improvement.
Performs other duties as assigned.