HPN - Airport Operations Coordinator

Avports; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 1,000; Full time

Job summary

Avports is seeking an Airport Operations Coordinator to ensure safe and efficient operations at Westchester County Airport. The role includes maintaining communication systems, responding to emergencies, and conducting security inspections. Ideal candidates will have a degree in aviation and be prepared for shift work in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a four-year degree in Aviation.
• Ability to lead under pressure and perform airport operations efficiently.
• Licenses/certificates as mandated by regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate the Airports Unicom Base Station.
• Drive and operate specialized aircraft emergency response vehicles.
• Conduct airport security inspections and respond to unauthorized access.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

Four-year degree in Aviation

Tools

Computer-based Airport Operations Daily Log

Automated Surface Observing System (ASOS)

Job description

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Base pay range

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POSITION: Airport Operations Coordinator

REPORTS TO: Airport Operations Supervisor

Airport Operations Manager

LOCATION: White Plains, New York - HPN

AIRPORT: Westchester County Airport

Summary

This position works under general supervision and performs various duties at the airport as directed by operational requirements. Follows established guidelines and procedures to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the airport facility. This position reports directly to the Airport Supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include and not limited to the following

• Maintain and operate the Airports Unicom Base Station, issue aircraft advisories, and render assistance in the directing and parking of commercial service and private aircraft. Update and maintain all required pertinent records on the computer-based Airport Operations Daily Log and assist in providing professional services.
• File Notices to Airmen (NOTAM’s) and update airfield conditions on computer-based programs.
• Drive and operate specialized aircraft emergency response fire fighting vehicles and respond to all aircraft alerts.
• Provide proper augmentation to the Airports Automated Surface Observing System (ASOS), post hourly METAR aviation weather reports and issue special weather observations when significant weather conditions exist.
• During periods of snow and ice removal, under the direction of a supervisor, drive and operate all major airport snow removal equipment. Perform tasks at the Snow Command Desk, file Notices to Airmen (NOTAM’s) and update airfield conditions on computer-based programs.
• Perform airport security inspections and video monitoring under requirements of TSR1542. Respond to any unauthorized entry of persons or vehicles on the ramps and AOA.
• Responsible for maintaining the airport safety under FAR Part 139 and reporting any discrepancies to the
  
  

Airport Operations Coordinator

• Maintain equipment and working environment in clean, neat and orderly condition. Employee uniform shall be maintained and properly worn while on duty.
• Position involves shift work.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Airport Operations Supervisor.
• Maintain attendance and performance at required training functions.
  
  

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to perform the duties of this classification to Company standards, which includes, but is not limited to, passing, to the satisfaction of the Company, initial and periodic Company tests to ensure the initial and on-going maintenance of required level of proficiency.

Education And/or Experience

• Four-year degree in Aviation with experience in airport and/or airline operations work.
• Ability to perform the duties of this classification to Company standards, which includes, but not limited to passing, to the satisfaction of the Company.
• Initial and periodic Company tests to ensure the initial and ongoing maintenance of required level of proficiency.
  
  

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to write correspondence in English with clarity and comprehension of the reader. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Acquires all licenses or certificates required by regulatory agencies.
• Meet the required training criteria under FAR, Part 139.
• Possession of a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL class B).
• Possession of the National Weather Service “Certificate of Authority to take METAR Weather Observations”.
• Pass Company test pertaining to Federal Aviation Administration Federal Aviation Regulation Part 139.
• Pass bi-annual fire brigade physical.
• Maintain adherence to the Airport Environmental Management System (“AEMS”).
• Meet or exceed the required training criteria under the Airport Environmental Management System.
• Meet or exceed required security training and performance criteria as mandated in the Federal Approved Airport Security Plan.
• Must obtain a NYS Department of State, Security Guard License
  
  

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle to feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and smell. The employee is occasional required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move more than 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Hourly Rate of Pay: $25.40

Union Position with Local I-62 of the International Association of Fire Fighters, Inc.

EEOC DFWP

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Airlines and Aviation

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