Airside Operations Supervisor - Safety & Compliance

City-of-Houston,-T; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Houston invites applications for an Airport Operations Supervisor - Airside to lead airside operations, inspections, and incident response to maintain compliance with FAA rules and the Airport Certification Manual. The role requires overseeing emergencies, coordinating with airlines, tenants and agencies, and driving ongoing safety training.

Primary duties include supervising daily airside activities, ensuring 14 CFR Part 139 compliance, and coordinating with USPS/USDA wildlife

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate’s degree in Aviation Management, Aeronautics, Airway Science, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field.
• A Bachelor’s degree may substitute for up to two years of experience.
• Six years of progressively responsible experience in airport operations, four of which must be in an airside operations role.

Responsibilities

• Provides continuous oversight and direction to the Airside team by identifying daily objectives, scheduling, assigning work, training and evaluation of performance to ensure compliance with 150 series Advisory Circulars (ACs) and 14 CFR Part 139.
• Identifies and anticipates operational and safety concerns by inspecting airport facilities and operating areas and monitoring radio communications.
• Conducts audits of operational activity and airport facilities on and near the AOA to evaluate team performance in maintaining compliance with policy, procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Manages the response to aircraft emergencies, Hazardous Material incidents and medical emergencies per Airport Emergency Plan with internal divisions and external agencies.
• Reviews and manages airside self-inspection records per 14 CFR Part 139.327 and 339 and issues NOTAMs as required.
• Oversees wildlife hazard management activities with USDA to reduce hazards and maintains Wildlife Hazard Management Plan.
• Develops and facilitates periodic tabletop and full-scale emergency exercises and tests resource response per 14 CFR Part 139.325.

Job description

The City of Houston invites applications for an Airport Operations Supervisor - Airside to lead airside operations, inspections, and incident response to maintain compliance with FAA rules and the Airport Certification Manual. The role requires overseeing emergencies, coordinating with airlines, tenants and agencies, and driving ongoing safety training.

Primary duties include supervising daily airside activities, ensuring 14 CFR Part 139 compliance, and coordinating with USPS/USDA wildlife