Operations Specialist

Operations Specialist Spokane, WA 99224 $26.15 - $34.50 an hour - Full-time $26.15 - $34.50 an hour - Full-time JOB Currently offering relocation assistance. To ensure Spokane International Airport operates safely and in compliance with federal, state and local requirements for commercial service airports.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Inspects and patrols all airport facilities, grounds and properties to ensure regulatory compliance with FAR Parts 139 & 77, the Airport Certification Manual, TSR 1542, Airport Security Plan, Wildlife Hazard Management Plan, Snow and Ice Control Plan, and other procedures, regulations and policies as may be relevant. Reports discrepancies and takes corrective action as necessary. Prepares detailed reports of daily operations, unusual incidents/accidents, hazardous conditions and inspections. Ensures safety of airport for users by observing pavement, weather and airfield conditions, and issuing accurate and timely field condition reports and NOTAMS as required. Coordinates snow removal operations including assigning priorities for snow removal crews and prioritizing tenant requests for assistance. Monitors contractor activity during construction to ensure compliance will all Airport safety requirements and coordinates construction activity with Air Traffic Control. Serves as primary contact for Air Traffic Control, Air Carriers and other tenants on issues such as irregular operations, unscheduled operations or unauthorized personnel or vehicles in the aircraft operations area. Provides administrative assistance and support to the Airport Operations Manager with regular review and update of various documents, manuals and airport data. Records itinerant aircraft operations for billing of landing and overnight fees. Responds to and documents emergency, critical or unusual events occurring on Airport property. Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION WORKING CONTACTS WITH OTHERS

(INTERNAL

AND EXTERNAL

): Regular contact with airport management, employees, air traffic control personnel, tenants, vendors, government agency staff and the general public.

WORKING CONDITIONS, TRAVEL, ENVIRONMENT AND POTENTIAL HAZARDS

Shift work including days, nights, weekends and holidays. Work is performed in office, terminal and on airfield. Frequent exposure to construction equipment, aircraft engine noise and exhaust (hearing protection required and provided). Occasional exposure to extreme weather conditions, deicing chemicals, airborne particles and dirt. Regular local travel, some extended travel.

EQUIPMENT OPERATION REQUIRED

Vehicles including automobile, pickup truck, and utility vehicle; electronic decelerometer; two-way radios, mobile and hand held; computers, both desktop and laptop; controls and/or shuts down high voltage lighting circuits during emergencies.