Operations Specialist

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

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is non-supervisory in the routine operations of an air carrier airport and industrial park. The Lincoln Airport Authority offers a very comprehensive benefits package. The pay range for this position is $26.46 - $39.70 per hour, based on experience. The schedule is Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Hours will vary during snow removal and emergency situations. Reliable, punctual attendance is a crucial function of the position.

Requirements

Must be a self-starter and be able to take initiative to identify areas and/or items in need of attention.
Strong working knowledge of FAR Part 139 requirements
Must be able to 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
Safely operate a motor vehicle.
Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions of an airport.
Knowledge of air carrier airport operations and security.
Exhibit a friendly, knowledgeable, and professional demeanor.
Considerable knowledge in the operation of computer systems and software programs.
A minimum of one year of experience in the operation of a Part 139 Airport is required
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.
The employee must be at least 18 years of age.
Successful completion of a 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.
The employee must possess, when hired, and maintain while employed, a valid State of Nebraska driver’s license and be insurable under normal rates.
Also, the employee must obtain a CDL license and be airfield certified within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management or similar subject area preferred

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.
Perform office duties as assigned in the airport operations department, including 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.

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)