Manager, Airport Operations and Security

Monroe County Board of County Commissioners•Key West, FL

18d•Onsite

About The Position

This position assists management with the Airport's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) compliance programs, including the 14 CFR Part 139 Airport Certification Program and the 49 CFR Part 1542 Security Program, and oversees Ramp Control operations. Monroe County has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Requirements

Eight (8) years minimum prior related work experience in a FAR Part 139 Commercial Service Airport, including previous management experience of five (5) or more employees, is required.
An equivalent combination of experience and education may substitute for preferred degree requirements.
Must maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License.
Must be able to pass a ten-year fingerprint-based criminal background check and Security Threat Assessment (STA) for a secure area/SIDA airport badge.
Ability to oversee the work of a team engaged in providing specific services, completing specific projects, or assisting other units.
Ability to perform work that encompasses advanced technical, scientific, legal, or mathematical concepts; work directly contributes to the implementation of specific policies, programs, or initiatives of the organization.
Ability to oversee numerous functions and staff; principally responsible for determining policies and procedures that will ensure the success of operations.
Ability to work regularly with other managers to successfully meet the goals and objectives of the organization.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management or a related field preferred.
FAA Private Pilot’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

Manages Ramp Control operations by communicating with inbound and outbound aircraft pilots to ensure safe aircraft movement and parking, including taxi movements, pushback clearance, ground control communications, and pilot-tower coordination during ramp congestion and irregular operations.
Conducts daily airfield inspections of runways, taxiways, ramps, and other aeronautical areas in accordance with 14 CFR Part 139 and 49 CFR Part 1542 operational standards and reviews associated logs.
Makes immediate and vital decisions affecting the continuation of air and ground operations during emergency conditions in accordance with Part 139, CFR 1542, and/or other applicable advisory circulars and security directives.
Assists with oversight of contractors, agencies, and tenants to ensure compliance with the Airport Certification Manual, Airport Security Program, and other applicable FAA/TSA standards.
Maintains and updates all essential airport documents, including but not limited to the Airport Certification Manual, Airport Emergency Plan, Airport Security Program, AVSEC Aviation Security, Wildlife Hazard Management Plan, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan, and associated records.
Issues Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) as necessary to report non-standard airport conditions.
Performs TSA 49 CFR Aviation Worker Screening.
Conducts airport operational procedures, including escorting and Prior Permission Required (PPR) coordination.
Assists with all aspects of required airport staff and tenant training programs.
Performs administrative duties including answering phone calls, greeting and assisting visitors and tenants, copying, scanning, filing, emailing, mailing, and package delivery.
Must be able to work weekends, nights, holidays, and open shifts.
Responsible for personally knowing and following the County’s Personnel Policies and Procedures, Administrative Instructions, Department Operating Procedures, and applicable Statutes and Regulations.
Responsible for ensuring others also adhere to these standards.
Performs other related job duties as assigned.
In the event of special, emergency, or disaster situations, employee may be required to work schedules other than those for which they are regularly scheduled in any capacity deemed appropriate.