Airport Operations Specialist

  • CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
  • 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
  • Aug 22, 2024
Full Time Aviation or Harbor Clerical and Administrative Support
  • Salary: Depends on Qualifications USD

Job Description

Summary

Minimum Starting Salary: $45,906 Annually - Depending on Qualifications

Why Work For Waco:
  • Meaningful and challenging work
  • Make a difference and improve communities
  • Competitive Salary and Benefits
    • Full Range of Benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
    • Mandatory TMRS Retirement Plan with a 2:1 City Match
    • Education Assistance Program
    • Paid Parental Leave
    • Employee Assistance
    • Longevity Pay
    • And More!
Chance to do work you are passionate about Job Security Desire to give back
Position Description: Under general direction of the Airport Operations Manager, this position coordinates use of airport facilities in accordance with established policies and procedures. Maintains airport compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Part 139, Transportation Security Regulation (TSR) Part 1542, City of Waco Ordinances, and all other applicable statutes regulations and requirements to ensure the safety and security of all airport users.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required:
  • Bachelors Degree in Airport Management or Aviation Management
  • 1 year of experience at a part 139/1542 certified airport or military airport with equivalent duties
    • OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Valid Texas Driver's License
  • Must be able to pass TSA Background Screening

Essential Functions:
  • Performs duties as required by 14 C.F.R. Part 139 and the Airport Certification Manual including wildlife hazard management, Issuing Notices to Air Missions (NOTAMS), work order management, fueling inspections, emergency response, 14 C.F.R. Part 77 airspace, and construction safety/management.
  • Assists with implementing the 49 C.F.R. Part 1542 requirements of the Airport Security Program including: badging, audits, access control/video monitoring, and training.
  • Conducts inspections of Airport Facilities to ensure compliance with 14 C.F.R. Part 139 and 49 C.F.R. Part 1542 requirements.
  • Manages assigned special projects for department programs and functions; researches and compiles a variety of informational material from external and internal sources into narrative and statistical reports for special projects, community issues, and departmental functions.
  • Performs administrative tasks: monitors and reviews accounting, budgets, and expenditures, maintains department files; develops and creates a variety of technical and statistical reports; assures all administrative actions are in compliance with City policy.
  • Exercises initiative and independent judgment in performing administrative duties; applies judgment to resolving problems, analyzing data, and making decisions; tracks department issues and assures the effective communication of operational information.


The City of Waco offers a complete benefits package for eligible employees including; health, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, long term and short term disability, retirement, deferred compensation plans, holidays, vacation, sick leave, credit union and savings bonds.

To learn more about the benefits offered, visit our Benefits page.

Closing Date/Time: 9/21/2024 11:59 PM Central

Job Address

300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas 76701 United States View Map