Airport Airside Operations Agent

Under general supervision of the Director of Operations, monitor and coordinate all operational activity occurring in the Airside Operations areas to ensure compliance with FAA Part 139, TSA 1542, and Airport regulations and policies. Interacts with a variety of personnel including co-workers, tenants, contractors, and consultants.

Key Responsibilities and Performance Standards:

• Ensures airport compliance with Federal Aviation Administration Part 139 and Department of Homeland Security-TSA CFR 1542 regulations. Keeps current on existing and new federal, state and local requirements (i.e. Advisory Circulars, Cert-Alerts, FAA Orders, Security Directives, etc.)
• Conducts multiple daily inspections to include runways, taxiways, safety areas, ramp areas, and perimeter fence line and initiate corrective action as necessary; conducts inspections of airside areas for aesthetics, safety, security and general conditions and takes appropriate action when necessary to correct unsuitable conditions (i.e. initiate maintenance work orders).
• Mitigates wildlife hazards by conducting wildlife dispersal activities; maintaining various wildlife devices; and acquiring proper permits for wildlife depredation, etc.; and maintains accurate airfield inspection and wildlife mitigation records.
• Ensures the airfield is in compliance with Airport Certification Manual and recommend changes and updates as necessary; coordinates and monitors construction and maintenance work in operational areas to ensure a safe environment for both aircraft and personnel at all times and reviews project safety plans to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Operates department vehicle and equipment; provides airside escorts; serves as airport representative during construction projects and in the absence of senior operations personnel.
• Maintains radio contact with Air Traffic Control Tower and coordinates airfield projects with Air Traffic Controllers; initiates NOTAMs and maintains log; performs other duties as assigned.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Position Specific Responsibilities Might Include:

• Under general supervision of the Director of Operations, monitor and coordinate all operational activity occurring in the Airside Operations areas to ensure compliance with FAA Part 139, TSA 1542, and Airport regulations and policies
• Interacts with a variety of personnel including co-workers, tenants, contractors, and consultants.