Airport Operations Specialist, Landside - Portland International Airport

The Position

The Port of Portland is hiring for an Airport Operations Specialist !

Join our dynamic team at the Portland International Airport, a leading organization committed to excellence in airport operations.

About us : At the Port of Portland, airport operations is the heartbeat of our commitment to excellence in air travel. We are the orchestrators behind the scenes, ensuring a seamless and secure experience for all passengers, aircraft, and cargo that passes through our airport.

Your role : Under direction of the Airport Duty Manager, the successful candidate will monitor, report, and respond to operational situations in the terminal and on the landside. You'll evaluate, apply standard operating procedures, and assist in the coordination of the utilization of Port resources as needed in support of Portland International Airport (PDX) operations 24 / 7. If you're passionate about airports and providing great customer service, we'd love to hear from you!

Essential Job Duties

• Under the direction of the Airport Duty Manager, provide 24 / 7 oversight of the terminal and landside systems for matters of safety, security, efficiency, and customer service.

Evaluate, report and recommend to the Airport Duty Manager any corrective action, as needed, on any planned and unplanned terminal and landside closures and / or restrictions.

Identify and report all maintenance issues for resolution.

Monitor activities at public parking facilities and advise appropriate Port department of identified Issues.

Work with airline and airport tenant / concession representatives to facilitate the movement of passengers through the airport during normal and irregular operations, construction activities that impact routine operations, and closures of facilities.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

Principles and practices of air terminal operations and landside operations including parking ground transportation and busing operations, and airport rules and regulations, safety, and security

Demonstrated knowledge and skills :

Supplemental and Selection Information

SELECTION PROCESS & INTERVIEW SCHEDULE (tentative schedule) :

About us :

At the Port of Portland, we use everything we have - our three airports, three working marine terminals, six business parks, and all the resources, expertise, and experience behind them - to move with purpose, connecting people with powerful opportunities and creating value for our region. We know that every person we hire, business we work with, contract we sign and decision we make is a chance to make someone's life better. And we'll use our power and influence to unlock new opportunities and ensure more people share in our region's success. With YOUR help - together with our partners, customers, and community - we'll help drive meaningful change!

Do you have questions about this job?

Contact us : careers@portofportland.com

Safety : The Port promotes safety as a Core value and we seek to eliminate harm through a culture of active prevention, curiosity, evaluation, and action. We comply with safety and health policies and procedures and consistently look for improvements that support operational excellence.

Equal Opportunity Employer : The Port of Portland is dedicated to maintaining and improving a work environment, which extends equal opportunity to all individuals, regardless of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or sexual orientation. Employment decisions shall be made in such a manner as to further the principle of equal employment opportunity and to comply with state, federal and local laws. We affirm through this policy statement our continuing commitment to the principles of nondiscrimination.

Veterans Preference : Under Oregon law, qualified veterans may be eligible for veterans' preference when applying for Port of Portland positions. If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for a veteran's preference for this job, please provide the qualifying documents as instructed during the application process.

Background Checks and Drug Testing : The Port of Portland will conduct background checks and / or drug tests for positions where such tests are required by regulation and for other safety-sensitive positions.

ADA Accommodation : Accommodations will be considered for applicants or candidates with a qualifying disability that prevents them from participating in this process. Accommodations will be made where the Port can reasonably do so without imposing an undue hardship on the business or compromising the integrity of the recruitment process. An applicant with any disability who believes that they need an accommodation should contact Human Resources : call 503-415-6690 or email careers@portofportland.com.