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 Airline Terminal Building, airline ramp operations area and airport operations area;

            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

SUFFOLK COUNTY