Operations Specialist- JWN

Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority

Nashville (TN)

On-site

USD 34,908 - 60,090

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Deferred compensation plans

Educational Assistance

Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability Insurance

Paid Holidays

Annual/Bereavement/Military Leave

Job summary

The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority in Nashville, TN is seeking an Operations Specialist. The role involves enforcing operating rules, conducting wildlife hazard mitigation, and responding to airport emergencies. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in aviation or airport management, with less than 2 years of experience in air carrier airport operations.

The position offers a competitive hourly pay range of $25.34 - $43.62, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and educational assistance.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in aviation, airport management, or related field.
Less than 2 years of experience in operations at an air carrier airport.
Valid Class D Driver's License.
SIDA required upon hire.
Airfield Operations Area Driving License within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Make critical operational decisions to maintain compliance and safety.
Issue NOTAMS for FAA compliance requirements.
Coordinate with departments to ensure exemplary customer experience.
Conduct movement area drivers training on the airfield.

Skills

Operational decision-making

FAA compliance knowledge

Wildlife hazard mitigation

Office management

Project management

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's Degree in aviation, airport management, or related field

Job description

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Drug Free Workplace.

Shift: 2nd Shift

Hourly Pay Range: $25.34 - $43.62

Job Summary: The Operations Specialist is responsible for assisting in enforcing operating rules, regulations, provisions of contracts, and agreements with emphasis on airside operations. Other responsibilities include wildlife hazard mitigation, employee and tenant badging, airfield drivers training, responding to airport emergencies, and monitoring and enforcing procedures that ensure efficient aircraft activities during construction and irregular operations periods.

Essential Responsibilities

Makes critical operational decisions around the clock to maintain compliance, safety and the desired airport experience.
Issues NOTAMS and makes required submissions to meet FAA compliance requirements (such as 7460-1, wildlife strikes, and aircraft accident/incident reports).
Reports deficiencies to appropriate agencies and promptly implements corrective actions.
Assists in enforcing operating rules, regulations, provisions of contracts, and lease agreements.
Assists with airside construction design and planning to ensure compliance with signs, markings, and lighting.
Organizes and enforces procedures that ensure airport safety during construction activity and irregular operations periods.
Ensures continuous services during abnormal conditions such as aircraft emergencies and diversions, wildlife mitigation, and severe weather.
Coordinates with other MNAA departments to ensure exemplary customer experience throughout MNAA facilities.
Adheres to wildlife management procedures as it pertains to mitigating, trapping, and managing habitats to discourage wildlife activity.
Collects data and creates reports regarding customer experiences and airside efficiencies.
Maintains records for currency and compliance.
Conducts movement area drivers training on the airfield and issues employee/tenant badges.
Provides assistance with updating and maintaining operations policies, airport certifications, plans, and procedures.
Assists with training requirements and records maintenance of personnel with duties in the airport certification manual.
Responds to the airport in the event of an incident or emergency.
Follows all safety regulations.
Maintains regular and on-time attendance.
Supports MNAA’s commitment to its culture and values, including Respect, Integrity, Service and Excellence (RISE).
Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

Office Management: Knowledge of general office management practices and procedures.
Airport Operations: Knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in the operation and improvement of air carrier or general aviation airports.
Driving: Skill in operating a motor vehicle in an airport environment.
Relationship Building: Skill in establishing and maintaining effective and professional working relationships with others.
Map Reading: Skill in reading and interpreting maps and airport diagrams.
Reporting: Skill in preparing and producing timely and accurate oral and written reports.
Word Processing: Skill in computerized word processing quickly and accurately.
Receiving Direction: Skill in receiving and following written and oral direction.
Project Management: Skill in conceptualizing and managing complex projects, and managing multiple projects using established project management principles.
Wildlife Hazard Mitigation: Knowledge of wildlife hazard mitigation requirements and techniques on airports.
Written Comprehension: Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Written Expression: Ability to use words and sentences in writing so others will understand.
Dependability: Acts reliably and responsibly with others.
Performs other duties as required.