Airport Assistant Operations Officer

MOS Code: 17C (Army), 632 (Navy), OS (Coast Guard), 7041 (Marine Corps) 

Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree or higher in Business or Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Engineering or a related field. 

 

Licenses and Certificates: Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state.

Under general supervision, assist an Airport Operations Officer as assigned in ensuring safe day-to-day operations, emergency response and administration in conformance with established aviation regulations.

Participate in monitoring airport operations for compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), state and City regulations. Involves: Visually inspect physical condition and security of assigned airfield, airport, terminal facilities and leased properties in accordance with clearly defined guidelines. Observe activities for adherence to specified safety, environmental or other operational requirements in accordance with explicit oral or written instructions. Report readily apparent deviations from acceptability standards, violations of code or contract provisions. Recommend possible corrective actions as qualified and authorized. 

Participate in coordination of such activities as airfield safety, airport security and public safety during ordinary or emergency situations. Involves: Day to day support, actual or drill emergency response and rescue operations. Direct thorough functionally responsible supervisors and delegated phases of activity such as parking, ground transportation, communications, and maintenance to provide substitute or relief functional unit general oversight. Resolve incidents such as aircraft hijackings, hazardous material spills or bomb threats. Recommend closure of aircraft movement areas as required. Evaluate results as requested, recommend work organization and assignment improvements as qualified. Prepare and present class instructions on related topics. 

Perform related duties as required. Involves: Execute duties of immediate supervisor or coworkers as necessary to ensure continuity of operations during absences. Maintain records and prepare reports. Answer to airport emergencies and situations that may involve loss of human life or property. Respond and resolve inquiries, problems, complaints or unusual situations involving airlines, passengers or the media. Represent the City at various meetings and conferences. Interact with a wide range of officials, regulatory agencies, airport tenants, department directors, coworkers, media representatives and the public. Provide direction and oversee airport personnel after normal work hours. Enforce personnel rules and regulations and work behavior standards firmly and impartially. 

Please note: Applicants with a foreign degree must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit www.naces.org/members for more information.