Operations Supervisor

Assists the Vice President of Operations and the Operations Manager in coordinating operations at Birmingham Airport on a 24-hour basis.  Responsible for complying with TSA security directives, responding to emergencies, inspecting and monitoring all landside and airside activities involving construction, maintenance, and operation of the airport facilities in accordance with federal regulations.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for decision-making of the day to day operational issues occurring on the shifts and adhering to operational procedures
• Maintains operational control during aircraft/airfield emergencies by providing incident management through coordination with emergency response units, tenants, and responding agency’s command centers.
• Maintains compliance with federal regulations during airport construction and implement safety measures.
• Communicates with other supervisors and operations specialists by using two-way radio and telephones.
• Supervises operations specialist by training, communicating policies, disciplining, scheduling, and evaluating performance.
• Completes reports such as incident/medical reports, wildlife strikes, and airfield inspections during shift and manually files reports.
• Maintains the Authority’s compliance with federal regulations by reviewing technical manuals and staying abreast of law changes, and making recommendations for policy and procedural changes or additions.
• Directly supervises 17 Operations Specialists.  Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing and training employees; assigning and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems that occur on the shift.
• Performs related duties as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors’ Degree from a four-year college or university and five (5) years related experience in the management of airport operations. Work experience may substitute for education requirement. 
• Experience supervising 15 or more employees in a multi-faceted task environment. 
• Ability to obtain a valid Alabama Driver’s License Must pass extensive federal background check 
• Must be able to work a rotating schedule including overnight shifts and weekends.
• Ability to work overtime 
• Ability to be on-call and respond on a 24 hour basis.
• Must be flexible with work hours it will vary depending on department requirements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of airline and airport operations, fixed base operators.
• Knowledge of airport administration and procedures.
• Considerable knowledge of FAA certification requirements, policies and procedures; 14 CFR Part 77 and 139, TSR 1542 and 1544 and applicable Advisory Circulars and Security Directives.
• Ability to identify various aircraft.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, representatives of other agencies, and the general public.
• Ability to type and operate computer equipment, and use wildlife pyrotechnic devices. 
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing this job, the individual is required to stand and walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. The individual is required to bend or kneel. The individual is required to lift up to 20 lbs. Must be able to conduct visual inspections and operate a computer terminal.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment is indoors and outdoors and it is noisy. Exposure to environmental conditions to include all weather conditions i.e. hot and cold temperatures, humid, wet conditions, traffic, bright/dim light, fumes/noxious odors, dusts and pollen.

SAFETY

The position does not require the use of protective clothing and equipment.