Airport Operations Supervisor

Airport Operations Manager

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City of McKinney employees work hard and at a very fast pace. However, we also look after and support one another. All of us are guided by four employee-inspired values Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE). We are also supported by servant-based leaders who foster and support a healthy, family-oriented culture. All new employees are expected to embrace and live by our core values and commit to helping us sustain our exceptional work environment as a high performance organization (HPO).

Under the general supervision of the Airport Operations Manager, this position performs a variety of work in overall operations, administration, emergency response, construction projects, customer service, and management support duties. Primary duties include supervision of Airport Operations personnel and the coordination of aeronautical activities and operations. Assists in monitoring and maintaining safe and efficient airport use and to respond to real or potential emergency situations at TKI. The primary mission is compliance with and implementation of Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 139 and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 1542. This position supervises other Airport Operations employees.

Ability to embrace and embody the City's core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (R.I.S.E.). Knowledge of FAR Parts 77 and 139 and CFR Part 1542. Knowledge of FAA Advisory Circulars (ACs) 150 series pertaining to airports. Knowledge of weather and NOTAM terminology used in Airport Operations. Knowledge of airport emergency operations, methods, procedures, and practices. Requires the ability to utilize a variety of advisory data and information, such as FAA advisory circulars, NOTAMs, Pavement Management Plan, Wildlife Hazard Management Plan, SWPPP, SPCC, rules and regulations, City ordinances, codes, and policy manuals. Knowledge of FAA regulations and other federal, state, and local regulations that affect maintenance and operations of an airport. Ability to respond in a timely fashion after hours and on holidays and weekends. When needed serve in a "on call" position to respond to aircraft and facility emergencies at the airport. Requires the ability to use a vehicle and/or portable air band radio and communicate with the air traffic control tower when duties must be performed on taxiways and runways. Requires ability to operate a vehicle on aircraft parking aprons, taxiways, and runways in a safe manner. Ability to communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and people to whom service is provided. Possess excellent oral communication, written and interpersonal skills. Ability to produce desired work outcomes, including quality, quantity, and timeliness. Ability to plan and organize work, time, and resources, and if applicable, that of subordinates. Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and efficiency while working in a busy and congested environment of incoming and outgoing air traffic. Requires experience in using various computer applications and the aptitude to learn new technology is highly essential. Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; ability to utilize principles of fractions; ability to interpret graphs. Requires ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form. Requires the ability provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others on how to apply procedures and standards to specific situations. Requires the ability to work independent of regular supervision.

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Airport Management or other aviation related degree is required in conjunction with a minimum of two (3) years' experience in operations at a large reliever or commercial service airport. OR: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in any other field will be accepted with a minimum of five (5) years experience in operations at a large reliever or commercial service airport. Any work related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications may be an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements. (2) years supervisory experience. AAAE Certified Member (CM) or Airport Certified Employee (ACE) credential highly desirable.

Must pass a drug screen and background check. Must have Class C Texas Driver's License. Complete "Trusted Agent" training within 6 months of hire.

This position requires frequent using one's hands to touch, handle or feel objects; reaching with hands and arms; talking and hearing. Following abilities may be required between one and two-thirds of on-the-job time: lifting and / or exerting force up to fifty (50) pounds, standing, walking, sitting, climbing, or balancing. Special vision requirements include: close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. This job does require exposure to certain environmental conditions. Tasks may require frequent exposure to: working near aircraft, moving mechanical parts; and outdoor weather conditions. Occasional exposure may be required to: wet or humid conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, and extreme cold or heat.