COORDINATOR I - AIRPORT OPERATIONS 104-26

Kalamazoo County; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Kalamazoo County is seeking a Coordinator I - Airport Operations to oversee safe, secure, and efficient airport activities, conduct airfield safety inspections, coordinate snow removal, issue NOTAMs, and help implement the Airport Certification Manual.

The role requires at least two years of college coursework or an Associate's degree in Aviation Management or related field, plus 1–3 years of aviation operations experience.

Qualifications

• At least two years of relevant college-level coursework or an Associate's degree in Aviation Management, Flight Science, Aviation Maintenance Technology, or a related field.
• 1 to 3 years of related work experience in aviation administration, airport operations, TSA/FAA knowledge relevant to Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport.
• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and conduct airfield inspections for safety and security compliance and issue NOTAMs when appropriate.
• Maintain and implement the Airport Certification Manual and related plans to ensure FAA compliance.
• Coordinate security inspections, ID checks, and report incidents to TSA and local authorities.

Skills

Aviation operations

Regulatory compliance

Safety inspections

Communication with stakeholders

Education

Associate's degree in Aviation Management / related field

Job description

COORDINATOR I - AIRPORT OPERATIONS 104-26

COORDINATOR I - AIRPORT OP

Union Affiliation: Represented by Michigan Council #25, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Union Local 1677.02
GENERAL SUMMARY
The purpose of this job is to coordinate the safe, secure, and efficient operations of the airport. To conduct airfield safety inspections/airport security inspections, coordinate snow removal operations, issue NOTAMs, and implement the Airport Certification Manual and Airport Security Program.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee and conduct airfield inspections for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations regarding safety and security, issuing Notices to Air Missions (NOTAMs) when appropriate.
• Maintain and implement the Airport Certification Manual, including the Wildlife Hazard Management Plan, Airport Emergency Plan, and Snow and Ice Control Plan, to assure airport compliance in a timely manner approved by the FAA.
• Conduct perimeter security inspections, escort personnel, perform ID checks, and report security incidents to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) & local authorities.
• Oversee Airport Rules & Regulations and other Airport core documents, including review of tenant and concessionaire contracts and inspection of leased areas to ensure compliance. Communicate with staff, tenants, stakeholders, and the general public to answer questions related to airport operations.
• Monitor project areas on or near the airport during project duration to ensure compliance with all safety requirements and coordinate construction activity, including any mandatory closure of airfield surfaces, issuance of applicable NOTAMs, and airspace impacts related to 14 CFR Part 77.
• Conduct regular, periodic, or special inspections of airport facilities, such as roadways, parking lots, hangar buildings, etc., to check for maintenance issues. Reports deficiencies to Airport Maintenance via the work order system.
• Respond to aircraft/airport emergencies and coordinate with Airport Rescue & Firefighting personnel. Report incident information to FAA/NTSB and coordinate airfield closures/openings as needed. Assist in the removal of aircraft.
• Perform related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education and Experience

• At least two years of relevant college-level course work or an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in Aviation Management, Flight Science, Aviation Maintenance Technology, or a related field
• 1 to 3 years of related work experience, such as aviation administration, airport operations, understanding of TSA, FAA, and state and local rules relevant to the Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport
• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.

VETERANS:Please provide your joint services transcript with your application.