Compiles and monitors flight schedules and gate assignments, responds to all airport emergencies, plans and coordinates airport safety and security programs, and implements and monitors noise abatement program; Leads airport support personnel; Coordinates daily flight operations; Remains current with FAA regulations, ensures that the airport complies with regulations, and assists in the coordination of amendments as necessary; Maintains and updates airport security manual and operations manual, as required, and Airport Certification Manual; Assists management in planning, implementing, and programming and issues NOTAMs (notices to airmen) and pilot advisories as necessary; Performs daily, nightly and special airfield inspections as required by FAA certification; Oversees wildlife issues while meeting the requirements of the Wildlife Hazard Management Plan including the use of firearms and explosives to harass and depredate wildlife as required by the FAA certification; Escorts contractors and other personnel without proper credentials to complete required work; Performs data processing related duties including using statistical packages or programs, encoding data, data entry and retrieval, and routine computer terminal operations and programming/reprogramming; Performs other related job duties as assigned. Five (5) years experience as described above; or, An associate degree as described above and three (3) years experience as described above; or, A bachelor's degree as described above; or, An equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.