Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

Licenses or Certifications:

POSITION OVERVIEW

Under general direction, this position oversees the day-to-day operations of the airport, including airfield, terminal, and landside during an operational shift.
Provides direction to operations staff who are responsible for providing a safe and secure environment for the traveling public and stakeholders.
Oversees all shift activities including the coordination and monitoring of all functions to ensure work is performed in a manner consistent with airport policies, procedures, and regulations, and in accordance with airport standards.
Coordinates the airport’s response to critical incidents, irregular operations (IRROPS), and emergencies and provides resolutions to problems/issues.
Provides direction and instruction on resolving critical incidences/situations, operational activities, security-related activity, security breaches, and violations of rules and regulations, etc.
Reviews and maintains records and operational logs and prepares reports and correspondence.
Investigates complaints, issues, concerns, and inquiries and provides recommendations for resolution.

DRIVING REQUIREMENT

This position requires a Valid State of Texas Class “C” Driver License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.

SKILLS ASSESSMENT

A skills assessment will be required for this position.

SHIFT INCENTIVE
Shift work includes shift differential incentives for evening and night shifts and weekends.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL

This position is categorized as essential personnel. Essential personnel are required to come to work during emergencies or bad weather at the airport if they are scheduled to work and, in some cases, when they are not scheduled.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

VETERAN

Veteran candidates will be required to provide a copy of their DD214 at the time of interview.

CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK

The top candidate will be subject to a minimum 10-year criminal background check and security threat assessment.

GOOD STANDING – DEPARTMENT/DIVISION EMPLOYEES

Employees, in good standing, who are candidates within the department/division that the position resides in and who meet the minimum and preferred qualifications (if any) of the position will be included in the initial interview. Department/division employees must remain in good standing through the top candidate selection phase at which time the good standing status will be re-verified.

LANGUAGE

Must have the ability to read, write, and fluently speak in English.

OVERTIME

Overtime may be required with or without notice.

WORK HOURS

Shift may change according to departmental needs; work hours may include after hours, holidays, and weekend work.

DEPARTMENT MAY CLOSE THIS JOB POSTING AT ANY TIME AFTER 7 DAYS.

5 Day work week, 8 hours shifts. Start 3 am, 11 am, or 4 pm

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Oversees all shift activities including the coordination and monitoring of all functions to ensure work is performed in a consistent manner with airport policies, procedures, and regulations, and in accordance with airport standards and to ensure the safety and security of passengers, tenants, and employees.

• Represents the City on boards, commissions, meetings, etc. and Airport Management in all aspects of airport operations.

• Ensures the operational efficiency and safety of the airport by performing standard safety and security inspections of the aircraft operating area and terminal facilities in compliance with applicable FAA and TSA regulations/directives and airport rules and regulations and directs necessary responses and corrective actions for all deficiencies noted during inspections.

• Coordinates the airport’s response to critical incidents, irregular operations (IRROPS), and emergencies and provides resolutions to problems/issues.

• Monitors and inspects airport activities, properties, and facilities. Monitors the performance of airlines, tenants, concessionaires, and others to ensure their adherence to airport rules and regulations.

• Coordinates scheduling, scope of work, and safety issues with stakeholders on all construction and maintenance projects to ensure minimal operational disruption and monitors all construction activity to address safety and customer satisfaction concerns.

• Serves as liaison between the Airport and contractors during construction activities; coordinates and directs maintenance and construction work on runways, taxiways, aprons, and terminal facilities; ensures safety and security are maintained during these activities; and issues Notice to Airmen (NOTAMS) to advise all concerned parties of airfield conditions.

• Monitors and approves the use of shared-use equipment including gates, ticket counters, jet bridges, and baggage carousels to ensure critical equipment is available during irregular operations and emergencies.

• Provides direction and instruction on resolving critical incidences/situations, operational activities, security-related activity, security breaches, and violations of rules and regulations, etc.

• Responds to and manages the Department Operations Center (DOC) during emergencies; serves as incident commander. Prepares and communicates a variety of airport operational advisories and notifications to air carriers, general aviation operators, air traffic control, tenants, governmental agencies, and airport users.

• Reviews and maintains records and operational logs and prepares reports and correspondence.

• Investigates complaints, issues, concerns, and inquiries and provides recommendations for resolution.

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.