Airport Operations Specialist: Compliance & Efficiency

Columbia Metropolitan Airport; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Metropolitan Airport seeks a qualified professional to manage airport facility operations, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance in daily activities. You will coordinate inspections, security procedures, and staff training across airport tenants and operations teams.

The role involves customer-facing duties, NOTAM issuance, and collaboration during irregular operations and events to support efficient airport functioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution OR High School Diploma/Equivalent AND four years of relevant work experience.
• Possess and maintain a valid SC driver’s license.
• Security Threat Assessment (STA) and Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) clearance.

Responsibilities

• Conducts scheduled inspections of Airfield, Terminal, construction, and airport property.
• Ensures compliance with FAA, TSA, state, local, and airport regulations.
• Participates in airport security badge issuance for required employees.
• Coordinates facility usage during irregular operations and special events.
• Coordinates gate, ticket counter, and baggage claim assignments.
• Provides training to airport and tenant employees as required.
• Interacts with tenants and travelers to provide customer service.
• Issues NOTAMs as required.
• Supports tenant inspections and escort services as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Inspection

Regulatory compliance

Training delivery

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Bachelor’s degree in Airport/Aviation/related field

Job description

Columbia Metropolitan Airport seeks a qualified professional to manage airport facility operations, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance in daily activities. You will coordinate inspections, security procedures, and staff training across airport tenants and operations teams.

The role involves customer-facing duties, NOTAM issuance, and collaboration during irregular operations and events to support efficient airport functioning.