Airfield Operations & Safety Specialist

City of Corpus Christi; Corpus Christi (TX); Sur place; USD 3 286 000 - 3 613 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

City of Corpus Christi is seeking an Operations Specialist to perform critical airport safety inspections and daily airfield oversight to maintain FAA certification. You will inspect pavement, lights, signs and safety areas, monitor lease standards, coordinate with customs, and support both above- and below-wing activities.

The role requires an AA/AS degree or technical certificate and 6 months to 1 year of experience, plus a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree (AA/AS) or 2 year technical certificate.
• Six (6) months to one (1) year experience.
• Valid driver’s license; ability to obtain Texas license within 90 days of hire.

Responsabilités

• This includes recording aircraft using the aprons and terminal gates
• Monitors the airport tenants for compliance with the Minimum Standards, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan and lease agreement
• Monitors construction activities to ensure that the activities do not pose a danger to aviation, the traveling public and other users of the airport
• Attends daily construction meetings to coordinate actives that affect the utility and safety of the airport
• Part 139 inspections include pavement, lights and signs, markings, safety areas, perimeter fencing, and activities in proximity to the airport to ensure that airport safety is not compromised and that the airport is operating with the parameters of its Certification Manual
• Part 77 inspections involve checking the airport and surrounding areas to ensure that buildings, towers and tress do not penetrate any of the approach areas
• The inspections also verify that obstruction lights are operating on tall structures near the airport
• Performs ramp checks for unauthorized personnel, verification of valid IDs displayed by personnel in the Air Operations Area
• Perform fence patrols to check for damage and unauthorized access
• Perform terminal patrols to ensure that access control points are secured and functioning properly
• Animal counts, fence checks and wildlife control are required tasks under the Airport Wildlife Control Plan
• Check for signs of wildlife activity on the airport and uses various techniques to remove the wildlife from the airport
• The Operations Specialists collect information on wildlife strikes, reports the strikes to FAA and maintain a database of the strikes used to monitor the effectiveness of the Wildlife Control Plan
• The specialist must be knowledgeable about several species of mammal and bird so that proper habitat modification and harassment techniques are used
• Check in customers for flights using airline based computer system, check baggage, print boarding passes, assist customers with wheelchairs, make public address system announcements, marshall aircraft, chalk tires, deplane and board/load baggage and passengers
• Coordinate international trash and other issues with customs and border protection
• Utilize computer and software applications including MS Office, Internet Explorer, Maximo
• Coordinate with supervisor and other trades for the purpose of operating projects and work with others efficiently
• Works with Lead Landside Agent to update manuals and SOPs related to Facilities, equipment, and personnel
• Finds and reports discrepancies on the airfield
• Works with airfield maintenance and electrical sections to ensure that the repairs and routine maintenance are within FAA tolerances
• Coordinates work in the safety areas and on the paved surfaces with FAA, airport users, and maintenance staff
• Instructs new and current airport ID holders on the Airport Security Program badge holder responsibilities
• Instructs on the rules and regulations of operating vehicles on the airport
• Ensures that the course material is in compliance with changing regulations and airport conditions
• Maintains the records of the training per FAA regulations
• Instructs airport personnel on their responsibilities in the Airport Emergency Plan for various emergencies that can occur at the airport
• Maintains the Airport Certification Manual, Airport Emergency Plan and Wildlife Hazard Management Plan to ensure that the information is accurate, reflects current Advisory Circulars and current airport conditions
• Maintains the Airport Emergency Preparedness Plan to ensure that the city and airport plans are compatible and that the airport plan contains current information
• Ensures that the Irregular Operations Plan regarding passenger delays is current and reflects accurate information
• Updates the Storm Water Pollution Prevent Plan with current information on personnel and chemicals
• May be asked to perform other duties as assigned

Formation

Associates Degree (AA/AS) or 2 year technical certificate

Outils

Maximo

MS Office

Internet Explorer

Description du poste

City of Corpus Christi is seeking an Operations Specialist to perform critical airport safety inspections and daily airfield oversight to maintain FAA certification. You will inspect pavement, lights, signs and safety areas, monitor lease standards, coordinate with customs, and support both above- and below-wing activities.

The role requires an AA/AS degree or technical certificate and 6 months to 1 year of experience, plus a valid driver’s license.