Operations Supervisor - PIT

Allegheny County Airport Authority • Pittsburgh, PA

37d • Onsite

About The Position

Let Your Career Take Flight! We're committed to being a global aviation leader driving innovation, regional growth and prosperity by investing in our employees, customers, airlines, and partners The ACAA’s Operations Supervisor will report to the Airport Duty Manager and assumes responsibility for ensuring that the conditions and safety of the airport is maintained in compliance and preparedness with local operational standards and regulations established by the Federal Government. Here is how the Operations Supervisor will help: Monitor airfield and terminal conditions with regard to maintaining a safe, efficient, and orderly operation in compliance with existing regulations. Conduct airfield inspections to ensure compliance with Title 14 CFR Part 139. Assist the ADM in managing field operations, construction activities, and ensure compliance with airport and federal regulations. Inspect runway, taxiway, concourses, cargo areas, customs facility, and ramp areas for changing surface conditions or other events affecting airport operations. Coordinate the dissemination of notice to airmen (NOTAMS) and airfield conditions via the FAA NOTAM Manager. Partner with stakeholders to coordinate special movements on the airfield such as VIP and/or charter operations, AIR EVAC, etc. Conduct aircraft ground control, gate and facility management, monitoring system software and making appropriate changes to reflect actual gate usage. Report, document, and/or resolve problems or incidents on airport property. Assist the airlines and ground handlers in keeping the information in the gate management system software accurate and up-to-date. Supervise the preparation of daily log and routine report forms and documentation for a particular shift. Coordinate with FAA Air Traffic Control facilities any activities affecting the air operations area. Implement disaster/emergency plan procedures as required. Monitor weather conditions and forecasts, take all precautionary measures necessary to prevent dangerous or hazardous conditions that may prevail during inclement weather situations, and operate the Runway Friction Tester. Serve as the contact for troubleshooting with the FIDS, jetways, baggage system, APCs and coordinate with the appropriate section. Recommend development and modification of existing work plans, methods and procedures to enhance operational efficiencies. Performs other related tasks as assigned or required. The successful candidate for the role of Operations Supervisor will demonstrate the following key competencies needed in our culture: Communication - Listens to feedback; Provides clear direction to team; Communicates key Authority messages in a timely and clear manner Strategic Thinking - Understands how team execution contributes to Department goals; Has insight to identify short-term risks to key goals Team Leadership - Fosters continuous improvement and open dialogue; Creates an environment for teamwork; Rewards excellence and coaches to improve underperformance Customer Centricity - Demonstrates deep understanding of customer needs; Prioritizes customer experience in each interaction

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from four-year accredited college or university in Aviation Management or related field; or Associate’s degree and Two-Three (2-3) years related experience
• Possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid driver’s license.
• Extensive knowledge of FAA Ground Control radio procedures, FAA requirements, policies and procedures and regulations, specifically Parts 77, 1542, 139 and 150.
• Knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations to be able to ensure compliance by airlines, tenants, and other users of the airport.
• Knowledge of gate management software systems sufficient to be able to monitor activity and make appropriate changes to ensure accurate records.
• Skill in the simultaneous use of several radio frequencies sufficient to be able to provide and receive information from airport, FAA, airline, and other personnel.
• Skill in prioritizing and coordinating simultaneous activities to ensure effective and efficient completion of the work assignment.
• Considerable ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively, and to determine a proper course of action during emergencies.
• Intermediate skill in Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of snow removal and ice control operations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor airfield and terminal conditions with regard to maintaining a safe, efficient, and orderly operation in compliance with existing regulations.
• Conduct airfield inspections to ensure compliance with Title 14 CFR Part 139.
• Assist the ADM in managing field operations, construction activities, and ensure compliance with airport and federal regulations.
• Inspect runway, taxiway, concourses, cargo areas, customs facility, and ramp areas for changing surface conditions or other events affecting airport operations.
• Coordinate the dissemination of notice to airmen (NOTAMS) and airfield conditions via the FAA NOTAM Manager.
• Partner with stakeholders to coordinate special movements on the airfield such as VIP and/or charter operations, AIR EVAC, etc.
• Conduct aircraft ground control, gate and facility management, monitoring system software and making appropriate changes to reflect actual gate usage.
• Report, document, and/or resolve problems or incidents on airport property.
• Assist the airlines and ground handlers in keeping the information in the gate management system software accurate and up-to-date.
• Supervise the preparation of daily log and routine report forms and documentation for a particular shift.
• Coordinate with FAA Air Traffic Control facilities any activities affecting the air operations area.
• Implement disaster/emergency plan procedures as required.
• Monitor weather conditions and forecasts, take all precautionary measures necessary to prevent dangerous or hazardous conditions that may prevail during inclement weather situations, and operate the Runway Friction Tester.
• Serve as the contact for troubleshooting with the FIDS, jetways, baggage system, APCs and coordinate with the appropriate section.
• Recommend development and modification of existing work plans, methods and procedures to enhance operational efficiencies.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned or required.

Benefits

• We offer two plan options for healthcare coverage from high-quality insurance carriers, as well as an ACAA-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) that will help offset the cost of many medical expenses.
• ACAA employees pay almost $1,200 less per year in healthcare payroll contributions than the average employee in other companies, according to market surveys.
• When HRA funding is included, the health-plan deductibles paid by ACAA employees are about $1,200 lower on average than the costs paid by employees of other companies.
• ACAA does not require that employees meet a separate deductible for pharmacy expenses before prescription-drug coverage kicks in.
• ACAA’s dental plans (included with healthcare coverage) offer an option covering children’s orthodontia.
• Employees also can take advantage of a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to help pay for health care and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis.
• All eligible full-time ACAA employees participate in the Allegheny County Employees Pension Plan, a defined-benefit plan that vests after 10 years of service.
• Employees also may participate in a Deferred Compensation Plan, which allows them to contribute part of their pay on a pre-tax basis into long-term retirement investments.
• A robust Employee Assistance Program (including access to free counselling sessions, financial guidance, and care coordination), life insurance options, a wellness program, and eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program round out ACAA’s exemplary benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level