Airport Operations Specialist

The Airport Operations Specialist is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a large 14 CFR Part 139 Certified General Aviation Airport. This includes ensuring compliance with airport rules and regulations and enforcing legal or regulatory requirements. The Specialist also maintains all airport facilities and grounds to meet or exceed applicable rules, regulations, or regulatory requirements.

Job Responsibilities

Assesses how facility conditions impact safe and efficient airport operations. Assists management in the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to airport maintenance, safety, and security. Completes daily job assignments to maintain the fire station, airport grounds, and equipment in a clean and serviceable condition.

Conducts inspections of aircraft fuel storage and dispensing systems. Conducts fire safety inspections and training programs for airport staff, tenants, and customers. Conducts repairs to Airport owned faculties, including sheet metal forming and structural repairs. Conducts routine and special airport facility inspections and notifies airport users of current airfield conditions.

Coordinates with air traffic control personnel and recommends air operations procedures appropriate for existing conditions. Coordinates with Assistant Airport Director on training, hazard mitigation, and standard operating procedures. Drives firefighting and airport equipment in compliance with laws of the State of Illinois and airport operating procedures.

Effectively communicates through verbal and written reports and work orders. Maintains Airport owned facilities, including aircraft hangars and buildings. Operates equipment such as skid steer loaders, tractors with attachments; snowplows; snow brooms, bucket loaders, lawn mowers, man lifts, and other equipment common to facility maintenance.

Responds to and controls emergency situations, including extinguishing fires, rescuing occupants, and providing logistical support. Applies herbicides and pesticides as required. Tolerates considerable exposure to stressful situations while responding to emergency and non-emergency situations. Troubleshoots and maintains airfield lighting system.