AIRPORT
OPERATIONS DIRECTOR 7750
DISTINGUISHING
FEATURES OF THE CLASS
An employee in
this class coordinates and supervises airport operations related to airlines, the
Federal Aviation Administration and airport operations personnel. The employee is responsible for coordinating
the operational activities of FAA maintenance personnel, contractors during
construction projects, FAA Air Traffic Control personnel, and personnel in the
airport operations areas, with primary responsibility for ensuring conformance of
all activities with Federal Aviation Regulations. Supervision is exercised
over a small subordinate staff and work is performed under the general
supervision of the department head or other administrator. Performance is evaluated through
consultation, review of written and oral reports and the effectiveness of
operational functions. Performs related
work as required.
TYPICAL WORK
ACTIVITIES
Coordinates airport operations to assure
compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations Part 139, and acts as liaison with
FAA personnel regarding maintenance and operations procedures;
Plans, coordinates and supervises
airport personnel during snow removal operations and airport emergency
functions;
Represents airport management at
various operational and coordination meetings to assure safety of operations,
particularly in the
Coordinates the activities of
personnel involved in airport maintenance and crash fire rescue;
Works directly with contractors in
all phases of tenants’ and airport construction projects to assure compliance
with local ordinances and FAA regulations regarding safety, utility protection,
vehicle access and security;
Oversees the coordination of airport
safety meetings and emergency training procedures.
FULL PERFORMANCE
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Thorough knowledge
of air carrier/airport Federal Aviation Regulations Part 139 and other
applicable Federal regulations relating to air carrier and airport operations;
thorough knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration forms, format
applications and required notifications, including the Federal NOTAM System,
Air Traffic Control procedures and airport security procedures; thorough
knowledge of air carrier/airport snow removal operational procedures, and
safety standards as established by airlines and the FAA; ability to coordinate
regular and emergency operations with Air Traffic Control personnel on
operation matters during multiple general and airline/aircraft operations;
ability to effectively communicate on VHF radio frequencies during normal and
emergency airport operation; ability to plan, assign and coordinate the work of
subordinates in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability
to understand and follow oral and written instruction; ability to complete
multi-level governmental forms and applications; ability to maintain records
and to prepare written reports; physical condition commensurate with the
demands of the position.
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS
OPEN
COMPETITIVE
Graduation
from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY
State with a Bachelor's Degree, and four (4) years of experience in airport
operations and/or airport construction, one (1) year of which must have been in
a supervisory capacity.
NOTE: A Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation Administration
may be substituted for one (1) year of non-supervisory experience.
PROMOTIONAL
One (1) year of permanent
competitive status as an Assistant Airport Operations Supervisor or two (2)
years of permanent competitive status as an Airport Construction Supervisor or
an Airport Administrative Assistant.
R 11/22/13
Competitive