Airport Operations Specialist

Airport Operations Specialist

Department: Airport Operations

Reports to: Operations Manager

Director Reports: None

FLSA: Full Time Non-Exempt 

Position Summary

Job Duties

• Perform and document all required Part 139 inspections and ensure the Airport’s compliance with Part 139 and the Airport Certification Manual
• Issue work orders and relevant NOTAMs for unsafe or abnormal conditions
• Inspect completed work orders for accuracy
• Perform wildlife mitigation activities, including hazing and depredation as necessary
• Communicate with ATCT, SDANG, airlines, and other stakeholders regarding any issues on the airfield that may affect operations
• Performs all required Part 1542 inspections and ensure the airport’s compliance with TSR 1542 and the Airport Security Plan
• Provide excellent customer service and assist the general public, tenants, and other Airport staff by using professional and courteous verbal and written communication
• Conduct security inspections of the airport’s parking lots, buildings, and perimeter fencing
• Conduct snow removal operations, including the operation of snow removal equipment (including but not limited to loaders, skid steers, sweepers, plows, rotary plows, and friction measuring equipment)
• Conduct grass-mowing operations in both airside and landside areas
• Assist the Operations Administrator with IT-related issues as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Aviation Management, Airport Management, or similar. One year of practical, real-world experience may substitute for each year of study towards a Bachelor’s Degree
• Good English language skills, including speaking, spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Must be able to prepare and deliver effective oral and written reports and presentations, work in a group setting, and maintain working relationships with airport tenants, employees, and the general public.
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite
• Must be able to work all shifts, including nights, holidays, and weekends
• Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions
• Must possess or be able to obtain within 30 days of hire a valid South Dakota driver’s license
• Must pass a fingerprint-based CHRC and STA

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of hands-on airport operations experience, preferably at a commercial service part 139 certificated airport

Interested candidates can submit resumes to: airport@sfairport.com