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Capital Region Airport Authority: Operations Officer

Posted by Tom Thinnes on
September 22, 2021

Capital Region Airport Authority

Operations Officer

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Operations Manager, the Operations Officer is responsible for coordinating airport operations during his/her assigned shift. Tasks include, but are not limited to, monitoring of airport security equipment, answering telephones and radios, dispatching personnel to routine and emergency calls for service, monitoring and reporting airport conditions, and conducting airfield inspections and security patrols.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Answers telephones and provides information and assistance to the public, tenants, and outside agencies.
  • Monitors radio traffic; dispatches public safety and maintenance personnel to routine and emergency calls for service.
  • Analyzes data from a variety of sources and makes decisions accordingly.
  • Maintains departmental logs, reports, and records as required.
  • Monitors the security access control and closed-circuit television systems. Acknowledges alarms, investigates incidents, and dispatches officers as needed.
  • Collects information, inputs data, produces and issues identification badges, and maintains files and records as needed.
  • Conducts inspections of airport facilities and equipment and maintains records in accordance with applicable rules and regulations.
  • Monitors, assesses, and reports airport conditions to appropriate persons and agencies.
  • Conducts wildlife hazard management activities on the airfield.
  • Attends training as directed by the Operations Manager.
  • Performs other duties as directed.

EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

  • Associate degree required
  • Bachelor’s degree in aviation, business, or related field is preferred.

Experience:

  • Prior aviation/airport experience is desired.
  • Proficient with the use of a computer and common software programs and applications.

COMPENSATION

The Operations Officer is a non-exempt position with a pay range of approximately $18.51 - $23.63 per hour ($38,500 - $49,150 approximate annual), and a comprehensive benefit package offering:

  • BCBS Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health Care Savings Plan
  • MERS Retirement Program
  • Deferred Compensation (457) Plan

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit in PDF format or Word document a cover letter, resume, and references w/contact information to @email.