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City of Lynchburg

Airport Operations Supervisor

City of Lynchburg, Lynchburg, Virginia, us, 24513


The Lynchburg Regional Airport is seeking a qualified Airport Operations Supervisor.

Under general supervision of the Assistant Airport Director – Operations and Maintenance, monitors airfield, airport facilities, and assists personnel to ensure compliance with airport operations related to duties, specific to 14 CFR Part 139 and ensuring compliance with TSA regulations, 49 CFR Parts 1540 and 1542 and all TSA directives, and Commission regulations and policies; assists in the development and updates of FAA required and other manuals and plans; assists in research for and preparation of bid specifications as requested; provides escorts inside the AOA and SIDA areas; coordinates with contractors; conducts runway inspections; performs snow removal and related duties; reports discrepancies and unsafe conditions via work orders and use of the NOTAM system; serves as representative of department in absence of senior operations personnel; may be exposed to all types of weather conditions. Performs other duties as may be assigned. Supervises the Airport Worker position to include performance reviews and payroll.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties necessary to deliver services to customers, citizens, and airport personnel may be assigned.Identifies and anticipates operational, safety and security concerns by inspecting all areas of the airport, to include airside, landside, and terminal facilities.Maintains satisfactory conditions of airside, landside, and terminal facilities by creating work orders and performing light maintenance.Supervises and performs airside operation activities including, but not limited to: Identifying, preventing, responding to and/or removing all hazards to aviation including FOD, wildlife, AOA incursions, unauthorized vehicles and pedestrian entry, and disabled aircraft.Supervises snow removal operations when required.Inspects and maintains a record of all aeronautical areas including pavement, markings, lighting, safety areas, wildlife, construction, emergency equipment and fueling practices.Coordinates construction and maintenance on or near the airport to ensure minimum interference with airport operations.Conducts AOA Driver’s training and Airport Security training.Monitors deviations from federal, state and airport operating rules and regulations and issues work orders and NOTAMS as required.Maintains a working knowledge of all applicable FAR’s and Advisory Circulars.Performs weather observations as required.Carries out responsibilities outlined in the Airport Emergency Plan (AEP), Airport Certification Manual (ACM), and Airport Security Plan (ASP).Enforces landside parking regulations to include commercial traffic management.Conducts thorough terminal inspections and occasionally performs janitorial duties.Supervises and coordinates any contract services related to airport operations.Ensures compliance with Airport Policies and Procedures; initiates corrective actions and counsels airport users, tenants, and employees as required.Conducts Airport Security related functions to include monitoring phones, radios, security cameras, gate systems, sterile/secure area doors, and other duties listed in the ASP.Supports all applicable requirements under all Safety Management Systems (SMS) including tasks, documentation, and written and practical tests.Responsible for maintaining customer contacts through positive lines of communication by professionally representing the Airport and the City of Lynchburg through frequent and meaningful contact with the customer.Supervises, assigns work, trains, and evaluates airport operations staff.Assumes operational, safety, and security responsibilities in absence of airport management.Be physically present in attendance at the worksite.Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies and procedures.Performs other duties as assigned by the Airport Director and Assistant Airport Director.ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES:This position works rotating shifts including evenings, weekend, and holidays. This position is classified as essential personnel for snow removal operations and as such may be subject to recall and round-the-clock operations when required for snow removal duties.Will be required to work outside of normal work hours, to report to work during inclement or unusual weather or other conditions or to respond in other abnormal situations.Other duties to provide direct or indirect service to the citizens may be assigned.When unusual situations occur and/or the City Manager declares a State of Emergency, all City employees may be required to accept special assignments and perform as needed to ensure appropriate service delivery.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:May be assigned to regularly oversee the work of part-time personnel, interns, and contracted services personnel, etc.QUALIFICATIONS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Individual must be willing and able to work all shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.Through appropriate training, must be able to operate heavy equipment including, but not limited to, snow removal vehicles, mowing equipment, and forklifts.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred. (A combination of education and related work experience may be considered in lieu of the educational requirement.)One (1) year experience in airport operations and/or airline operations may be substituted for one (1) year education.AAAE ACE (Ops), Certified Member (C.M.), or AMPAP/IAP designation desirable but not required.Excellent oral and written communications, organizational and interpersonal skills a must.Ability to work, remain in control, and exercise sound judgement under pressure and in an emergency required.Must have writing skills capable of drafting and updating detailed manuals, contract specifications, and reports without extensive editing or close supervision.Thorough knowledge of Federal Regulations that apply to airports including; FAR Parts 139 and 77 as well TSR Part 1542 required.Must meet and maintain TSA security requirements for unescorted access to the Airports Secure Area and all other Air Operations Areas.Valid Virginia operator’s license and insurable driving record compatible with the City’s insurance company’s criteria or the ability to obtain one.LANGUAGE SKILLS:Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.REASONING ABILITY:Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:Requires common courtesy and basic communication skills to work within a team environment. Communications involve routine factual matters and exchange of information.

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