Overview

The purpose of this job is to oversee, manage, and coordinate the staff and airside operations of a two-airport system consisting of a commercial service and general aviation airport. Provides for safety of the traveling public and efficient operation of the airfield personnel ensuring compliance with Federal and State regulations and airport rules, policies, and procedures. Responsible for the appropriate planning, coordination, and positioning of aircraft and for optimal use of aircraft holding areas, gates, and related airside activities or equipment. Has a role based on interpreting and implementing policy and practice within their organization. Reports to the Director of Airfield Operations.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job.

Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff. Supervisory functions include: makes hiring and termination decisions in accordance with MKAA policy and procedures; prioritizes assignments and directs work; develops and oversees employee work schedules and approves time away from work; provides and/or facilitates employee training and development; approves/processes employee concerns and problems and counsels or disciplines as appropriate; completes employee performance appraisals; determines or makes recommendations regarding new hire salaries and salary changes in accordance with MKAA policy and procedures; and acts as liaison between employees and higher level management.
• Manages day-to-day control and long-range planning of the common use resources.
• Oversees the advanced scheduling process for all commercial air carriers as well as cargo and charter activities.
• Reviews raw data from the air carriers to understand and address resource management conflicts.
• Ensures the preparation of advanced planning documents for peak periods of travel to include holidays and historically busy seasons of travel for TYS.
• Oversees the organization and scheduling procedures that ensure terminal efficiency during construction and irregular operation periods.

• Reviews aircraft parking plans as it relates to aircraft de-icing operations and overnight parking on the terminal ramp.

• Interprets and enforces policies, rules and regulations and airline lease agreements, as required.

• Monitors airfield safety and security to ensure compliance with Federal and State regulations and airport/airport system rules. Manages operations, through appropriate supervision and staff, including adherence to FAA Part 139. Performs airfield, perimeter, terminal, and ground inspections to enforce compliance with regulations. Trains staff on procedures.

• Oversees the inspection and monitoring of terminal and ramp locations, and reports deficiencies to the appropriate agencies.

• Executes duties within Snow and Ice Control Plan (SICP).

• Executes duties within Wildlife Hazard Management Plan (WHMP).

• Opens and closes airport movements areas as conditions warrant.

• Issues Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs).

• Responds to emergency situations until relieved. Gives directions to air carriers, tenants, concessionaires, contractors, travelers, and others in order to obtain compliance.

• Implements fiscal policies and budgets.

• Serves as the point of contact for other operations groups.

• Provides customer service to airport users and may also coordinate after-hours maintenance and/or monitor emergency repairs to critical equipment.

• May serve as management representative in the absence of the Director.

• Performs related work as required.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or airport operations, or equivalent major.
• 5 or more years of related airport experience.
• Team lead or leadership experience preferred.

Required Licenses or Certifications:

• Airport Certified Employee (ACE) Certification preferred or ability to achieve ACE certification within two years in role.

A complete Job Description with Competencies is linked in the Recruitment Brochure.

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