Operations Specialist

Airport Authority of the City of Lincoln Nebraska•Lincoln, NE

22d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is non-supervisory in the routine operations of an air carrier airport and industrial park. Hours will vary during snow removal and emergency situations. Perform office duties as assigned in the airport operations department, including the effective use of computer systems to record and retrieve data. Train airport employees, vendors, and tenants in a variety of topics related to airport and airpark operations. Other duties, tasks, and responsibilities may be assigned at any time. Reliable, punctual attendance is a crucial function of the position.

Requirements

Must be a self-starter and be able to initiative to identify areas and/or items in need of attention.
Strong working knowledge of FAR Part 139 requirements
Must be able to successfully complete tasks and projects within the prescribed timeline without direct supervision.
Speak with clarity, and write and read English fluently.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized form.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
Operate motor vehicle in safe manner.
Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions of an airport and industrial park.
Knowledge of air carrier airport operations and security.
Considerable knowledge in the operation of computer systems and software programs.
Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management or similar subject area; or a minimum of three years of experience in the operation of a Part 139 Airport; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Lift and/or move up to 70lbs. utilizing safe and proper lifting techniques and equipment.
Safely climb in and out of trucks, and up and down stairs and ladders.
Ability to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, stand, and walk.
Specific vision abilities required, such as close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Endure various work environment characteristics to include climatic temperature extremes such as cold, hot, wet, and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts/ equipment.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Successful completion of pre-employment reference check, criminal history check (required by the Transportation Security Administration), physical assessment, drug screening, MVR (motor vehicle report), and other requirements as per Lincoln Airport Authority policy.
Must possess, when hired, and maintain while employed, a valid State of Nebraska driver’s license and be insurable under normal rates.
Must obtain a CDL license and be airfield certified within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain manuals, directives, rules and regulations, and statistical evaluations.
Make recommendations on own initiative for improvement of airport security, safety, and operations.
Conduct inspections of, and submit reports on, the condition of runways, taxiways, ramps, hangars, and all other airport facilities to ensure regulatory compliance with the Airport Certification Manual, Wildlife Hazard Management Plan, Snow and Ice Control Plan, Airport Emergency Plan, and other procedures and regulations required by FAR Part 139.
Conduct inspections of, and submit reports on, the condition of airpark grounds and facilities, and routinely keep supervisors and colleagues apprised of the condition of the industrial park property.
Perform office duties as assigned in the airport operations department, including the effective use of computer systems to record and retrieve data.
Train airport employees, vendors, and tenants in a variety of topics related to airport and airpark operations.

Benefits

Health Insurance (80% of all plans paid for by the employer for all election levels, for example, employee-only and family coverage)
Dental Insurance (62% of all plans paid for by the employer for all election levels, for example, employee-only and family coverage)
Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan - 414 H with 9% matching contribution (employees are required to contribute 6% and are automatically enrolled)
Deferred Compensation Plan
Short-Term Disability Insurance (100% paid for by the employer)
Long-Term Disability Insurance (100% paid for by the employer)
Flexible Spending Account (Medical and Dependent Care)
Sick Leave (Accrue a total of 96 hours per year)
Vacation (Accrue a total of 80 hours during the first year)
10 Paid Holidays
16 Hours of Personal Leave
$1.25 Shift differential when working between the hours of 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM
Employee Assistance Program
Education Assistance
Wellness Program (Includes earning an additional 3% discount on health and dental insurance and $600 reimbursement on gym memberships or other qualifying wellness items)