Airport Operations Manager

2 days ago


Tampa, Florida, United States City of Fort Lauderdale, FL Full time
Job Title: Manager of Airfield Operations

Join the City of Fort Lauderdale, FL team as a Manager of Airfield Operations and be responsible for the day-to-day management of safety and regulatory compliance of the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport and Downtown Helistop.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Supervise, coordinate, direct, train, evaluate, and monitor the work of Airport operations personnel engaged in airfield, apron, and hangar inspections, emergency activities, preventative maintenance, and planned projects.
  • Responsible for oversight of construction projects in progress on the Airport.
  • Manage the Joint Automated Capital Improvement Program (JACIP) project portfolio.
  • Assist with the development and administration of the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).
  • Identify airfield improvements that are needed due to new requirements, safety enhancements, or good business practices and plan, organize, and coordinate those improvements.
  • Manage contracts including security, environmental, airfield markings, and operations technology contracts.
  • Develop and manage Request for Proposals (RFP) for professional and operational services, security, special projects, and airfield maintenance.
  • Reviews proposed on and off airport construction projects to ensure that Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Part 77 surfaces are protected.
  • Serves as the primary tenant liaison with the Airport for operational matters and resolve tenant and user concerns.
  • Identifies improvements to airport operations plans, policies, and programs.
  • Conducts daily meetings with operations personnel and contracted security personnel to brief and debrief them regarding daily events, scheduled maintenance, construction projects, operating procedures, training, and special events.
  • Acts as the primary contact for Airport management with tenants, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Traffic Control, Police, Fire, US Customs, contractors, engineering inspectors, Department of Natural Resource Protection (DNRP), Florida Power and Light, Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission, and other government agencies and City departments.
  • Responsible for development, implementation, and monitoring of the Environmental and Wildlife Plans and Programs.
  • Responsible for coordinating with local fire and police departments to establish training programs as part of the emergency preparedness process.
  • Acts as liaison with tenants and user groups regarding Airport operational and safety issues including incursions of unauthorized entry onto the Airport Movement Area.
  • Plans, organizes, and conducts training programs for tenant airfield personnel on runway operational and safety procedures (AOA) and FAA Tower personnel; certifies these personnel for airfield access privileges.
  • Plans and coordinates the maintenance of Airport and Airfield facilities, roads, gates, grounds, vehicles, and equipment.
  • Oversees and responds to aircraft incidents/accidents and maintenance emergencies; provides information for dissemination to City officials and the media.
  • Acts as primary contact with FAA Flight Standards and the NTSB regarding aircraft accidents.
  • Composes technical reports and correspondence to the FAA, FDOT, tenants, and other City departments.
  • Assists in administering Airport security contract including direction, testing, training, and enforcement.
  • Prepares Advisory Board and City Commission agenda items; makes presentations before the Aviation Advisory Board.
  • Responsible for oversight and management of Division budget for maintenance and operational needs.
  • Makes recommendations for purchase of equipment, services, and vehicles and for sale of surplus items; prepares bid specifications.
  • Conducts preliminary plans review of improvement projects on and around the Airport to assist in ensuring compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations; confers with design engineers, contractors, inspectors, and property owners regarding plans review.
  • Represents the Airport in construction and safety meetings with engineering, FAA Air Traffic Control Tower, FAA Airports District Office, FDOT, tenants, and building contractors.
  • Promotes good relationships with the community through the oversight of the Airport tour and youth program.
  • Trains and develops interns regarding airport operations.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Aviation Management, Business Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Engineering, or related field.
  • Minimum of two (2) years of experience supervising airport operations. Additional qualifying experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
  • Possess or be able to obtain a valid State of Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire.
  • Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) license as a private pilot preferred.
  • Accredited Airport Executive preferred.
Work Environment:

Work Environment: Office or similar indoor environment, Outdoor environment, Street environment (near moving traffic), Construction site, Confined Space, In the community (homes, businesses, etc.), Warehouse environment.

Physical Standards Required to Perform Essential Job Functions:

The position involves medium physical demands, such as exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.



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