Airfield Operations & Security Specialist

County-of-Volusi; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Volusia in Daytona Beach, FL seeks an Airport Operations Agent to oversee daily airport operations on a shift basis in compliance with FAR and TSA requirements. The role covers airfield operations, safety, security, communications, emergency response, and passenger/tenant support.

Responsibilities include coordinating NOTAMs, supervising staff, maintaining SOPs, and ensuring security and safety standards across airfield operations, with on-call duties for emergencies and incidents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 5 years of operational aviation experience.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Aviation or related field with required years of experience.
• Valid Florida driver’s license and ACE accreditation within 3 years; Wildlife Hazard Training within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Directs workforce on a shift basis and liaises with airline supervision and station managers.
• Creates monthly work schedules and participates in staff hiring panels.
• Conducts daily inspections of runways, taxiways, safety areas, and reports hazards.
• Performs daily/weekly FOD inspections and enforces 14 CFR 139.327.
• Assists with NOTAMs and coordination of opening/closing runways and ramps.

Skills

Airfield ops

Security procedures

Emergency response

Shift leadership

Communication

Documentation

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in Aviation

Bachelor’s degree in Aviation

Tools

Lucity database

Control Center systems

GSE operation

Job description

County of Volusia in Daytona Beach, FL seeks an Airport Operations Agent to oversee daily airport operations on a shift basis in compliance with FAR and TSA requirements. The role covers airfield operations, safety, security, communications, emergency response, and passenger/tenant support.

Responsibilities include coordinating NOTAMs, supervising staff, maintaining SOPs, and ensuring security and safety standards across airfield operations, with on-call duties for emergencies and incidents.