Under the general direction of the Airport Operations Manager-Airfield the Airport Operations Specialist-Airfield is responsible for overseeing airport operations, aviation administration, and facilities management. This role includes monitoring airport facilities, safety programs, security functions, and various operations to ensure effective passenger and public services. The primary focus is to ensure compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, including FAA 14 CFR Part 139, as well as other federal, state, and city regulations.
This position requires flexibility to work rotating shifts, including days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays, to meet the demands of our 24/7 operations.
Requires availability for emergency call-in.
SUPERVISES OTHERS: NO
FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT
COMPENSATION: $33.16 - $36.36/ hr Based on Experience
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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Monitors and ensures adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including FAA FAR Part 139 and TSA 49 CFR Part 1542 requirements. Implements critical airport documents and regulatory manuals, including the Airport Certification Manual (ACM), Wildlife Hazard Management Plan (WHMP), Airport Emergency Plan (AEP), and the Airport Security Plan (ASP). Works closely with management to ensure these documents remain accurate, relevant, and aligned with current airport operations and regulatory mandates. Assists in developing procedures for responding to aircraft accidents, fires, or other emergencies to ensure safety and preparedness.
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Inspects airport facilities, including runways and lighting, to identify necessary repairs, replacements, or improvements.
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Assists in enforcing aircraft parking regulations, monitoring compliance with applicable ordinances, and initiating corrective actions as needed.
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Issues NOTAMs (Notice to Airmen) when required by airport conditions, ensuring timely communication of important information to stakeholders.
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Performs daily, nightly, periodic, and special airfield inspections to maintain safety and operational efficiency.
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Responds to airfield operational concerns promptly, addressing issues to ensure smooth airport operations.
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Execute and support the implementation of the Wildlife Hazard Management Plan, including the use of both lethal and non-lethal firearms, trapping, dispersal techniques, and accurate documentation of wildlife observations and activities.
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Addresses and resolves issues raised by airport tenants and the public, maintaining a focus on customer service and satisfaction.
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Manages and supports ongoing operational and compliance-related projects. Collaborates with internal departments, consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies to support project goals, timelines, and compliance requirements.
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Regular and reliable attendance is required as an essential function of the position.
This list is not intended to be all-inclusive, and you may not be responsible for every item listed. The employer reserves the right to assign additional functions and responsibilities as necessary.
COMPETENCIES
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Collaboration: Able to bring people together to leverage their skills, talents, and knowledge to achieve a common purpose; Creates synergy, resulting in a combined effort with greater results than those achieved by individuals.
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Self-Management: Manages own time, priorities, and resources to achieve goals.
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Goal Orientation: Being persistent and showing perseverance in achieving concrete and tangible results out of personal responsibility; getting optimum results from situations; being ready to take action and showing tenacity in case of obstacles or resistance.
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Dependability: Being trustworthy, punctual, and reliable, consistently fulfilling commitments and responsibilities, and being counted on to deliver quality work on time, demonstrating a consistent and predictable performance level across tasks and situations
REQUIRED FOR ALL HCAA JOBS
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In the event of an emergency or disaster that impacts the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority (HCAA), an employee may be required to respond promptly to duties and responsibilities as assigned by the employee’s department or the HCAA Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Such assignments may be before, during, or after the emergency/disaster.
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Complies with all HCAA Policies, Standard Procedures, Rules and Regulations, and Operating Directives.
QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS)
Associate’s degree or equivalent
Less than one (1) year experience in the Aviation industry
Or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Obtain and maintain position-appropriate NIMS & emergency management training
Obtain and maintain Ramp and Movement Area (MAT) driving privileges
Must be able to obtain Movement Area Level I Certification after hire; on-the-job training will be provided to support certification.
Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
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Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply Federal Aviation Regulations.
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Knowledge of airport operations, maintenance and other airport-related activities.
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Knowledge of weather and NOTAM terminology used in Airport Operations.
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Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
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Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others within and outside the Authority.
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Ability to handle restricted, sensitive, and confidential information.
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Ability to provide outstanding customer service, serve the public, and represent the Authority with courtesy and professionalism.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES
Standing up to 6 hours per day
Frequently walking and sitting
Frequent lifting up to 50 Ibs
Occasional bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, dragging, reaching overhead, kneeling, crawling and climbing
Extreme exposure to weather, noxious fumes, and chemicals
Occasional exposure to insects
Navigate occasionally heights and confined areas
Frequent exposure to excessive noise
Constant use of car/light truck
Occasional use of weed whacker, firearms, friction tester, and reflectometer
The Hillsborough County Aviation Authority-Tampa International Airport provides equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, political affiliations, marital status, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, membership, or non-membership in an employee organization, or based on personal favoritism or other non-merit factors.
The Hillsborough County Aviation Authority-Tampa International Airport welcomes and encourages applications from minorities, veterans, and persons with physical and mental disabilities, and will reasonably accommodate the needs of those persons in the application, testing and hiring process. The decision to grant reasonable accommodation requests will be made case-by-case
