Airport Operations Supervisor

POSITION:                Airport Operations Supervisor

REPORTS TO:           Operations Manager

LOCATION:              ALB

AIRPORT:                 Albany International Airport

SUMMARY

Assists the Operations Manager in the performance of operation and security functions at the Airport.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Supervises the performance of daily inspections of the Air Operations Area (AOA) to ensure compliance with FAR Parts 139 and CFR Part 1542.

• Ensures compliance with the provisions of the Airport Certification Manual (ACM), Emergency Plan, Vehicle Access Plan, Snow Removal Plan, Airport Rules and Regulations, Security Program and other plans required to comply with FAR Part 139, CFR Part 1542 and other applicable local, State and Federal regulations.

• Ensures and assists in the coordination and supervision of construction activity on the airport.

• Enforces Airport Rules and Regulations.

• Coordinates and assists in snow removal operations, aircraft salvage, and operational emergencies with airlines, tenants, operators and outside agencies.

• Monitors tenant and operator compliance with noise abatement procedures and other operations constraints.

• Conducts security inspections and continually monitors airfield security to ensure compliance with FAR Part 139 and CFR Part 1542.

• Assumes the authority and responsibilities of the Operations Manager in emergency situations until relieved.

• Enforces CFR Part 1542 regarding access and identification of personnel within the Security Identification Display Area (SIDA).

• Ensures the monitoring of the Glycol Containment system in accordance with the Best Management Practices guidelines.

• Assists with noise abatement by receiving and logging complaints.

• Reports irregularities such as fire or airfield safety hazards and breeches of security.

• Issues NOTAMS runway condition reports and other NOTAMS as required to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the Airport.

• Sounds alarm and contacts police or ARFF Department in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons.  Permits authorized persons to enter AOA.

• Operates paging system to inform management of aircraft codes or other emergencies.

• Supervises the collection and dissemination of data such as property or personal injury claims, unusual occurrences, and malfunctioning machinery or equipment for use of management staff.

• In the absence of senior management, this position will represent the Airport Manager in routine operational matters and emergency conditions.

• When assigned, inspect and monitor airport service levels.

• Participates in Total Quality Management Programs.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directly supervises two or more non-supervisory employees in the Operations Department.

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.  
  • Responsibilities include training employee; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints resolving problems, participates in subordinate hiring, discipline, goal setting, and performance appraisals.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below 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.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four year college or university with a degree in Aviation Management preferred; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.   Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of mangers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must possess a valid New York State Driver’s License as a condition of employment.

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 use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk; hear; smell; stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms.   The employee is frequently required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 frequently exposed to areas trafficked by small and large aircraft and other vehicles; fumes or airborne particles; and outside weather conditions.  The noise level in the work environment on the airfield is usually very loud.

EOE                                                                                                     DFWP