Operations Specialist I

Columbia Metropolitan Airport (Cae) • West Columbia, SC

253d • $23

About The Position

Columbia Metropolitan Airport is looking for Operations Specialists to join our team! This position performs a variety of strategic tasks relative to the efficiency of the day-to-day operations of the Airport. This position conducts inspections of all airport owned property, ensures regulatory compliance for airport operations and security; coordinates common use gate, ticket counter & baggage claim assignments; provides training for tenants and employees; and a variety of other tasks. This position prefers a Bachelor's degree in Airport or Aviation Management or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. Starts at $23.14 per hour.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and four years of relevant work experience.
• Possess and maintain a valid S.C. driver's license.
• Successfully complete a Security Threat Assessment (STA) and Criminal History Records Check (CHRC).
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to think strategically and problem solve.
• Ability to comprehend Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), State, Local, and Airport rules and regulations.
• Ability to effectively communicate with fellow Airport staff, tenants, and the public.
• Ability to use 2-way radios while operating in the Movement Area.
• Detailed oriented.
• Working knowledge of commonly used computer software programs, i.e. Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe etc.
• Ability to prepare professional documents, reports, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and presentations.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Airport or Aviation/Aerospace Management, Aviation/Aerospace Science, Business or Public Administration, or another related field.
• Prior experience with a Fixed Base Operator (FBO), airline, air cargo carrier, airfield maintenance, and/or airport emergency services, or possession of a Private Pilot Certificate is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conducts scheduled inspections of the Airfield, Terminal building, construction projects, and Airport owned property as required.
• Ensures the Airport is compliant with FAA, TSA, State, Local, and Airport rules and regulations.
• Participates in the Airport security badge issuance process for all employees requiring an airport issued security badge.
• Coordinates the usage of Airport facilities during Irregular Operations, adverse weather events and other special events.
• Coordinates Common Use gate, ticket counter, and baggage claim assignments.
• Provides training to Airport and tenant employees as required.
• Routinely interacts with and provides customer service to Airport tenants and the traveling public.
• Issues Notice to Air Missions (NOTAMs) as required.
• Ensures tenant compliance with the Airport Rules and Regulations and supporting documents.
• Supports charter flights by conducting required inspections and coordination.
• Conducts tenant delivery inspections as required.
• Provides escort services to personnel without Airport issued security badges as needed.

Benefits

• Starts at $23.14 per hour.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Support Activities for Transportation
• Education Level: High school or GED