Director of Airport Operations

Job Description

Job Title: Director of Airport Operations 

Work Location: Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport (2000 Post Rd, Warwick, RI 02886)

Department: Operations

Shift Availability for Director Positions:

• Second Shift: 1:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Reports To: Executive Vice President of Operations and Public Safety or designee

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Included but not limited to the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Maintain the Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport Certification Manual (ACM) in accordance with FAR Part 139 and applicable FAA Advisory Circulars;

• Establish Motor Vehicle Rule and Regulations to comply with FAR 139 requirements and local airport safety and security concerns;

• Ensure compliance with applicable state and federal wildlife permits;

• Oversee and assist in the development of annual departmental budgets;

• Approve department spending in accordance with Rhode Island State procurements rules and regulations;

• Assist in the establishment of and ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures;

• Coordinate operations activity with the stakeholders (TSA, FAA, Airline and tenant Station Managers, and local agencies associated with airport operations);

• Ability and willingness to respond to emergency situations and events during non-business hours, as necessary;

• Ensure success in inspections by regulatory agencies;

• Ensures regulatory compliance through regular review, update, and adherence to various documents and manuals, including but not limited to: Airport Certification Manual (ACM), Airport Emergency Plan (AEP), Storm Water Management Plan (SWMP), Spill Prevention and Counter Control Procedures (SPCC), Wildlife Hazard Management Plan (WHMP), FAA-Form 5010, and Snow and Ice Control Plan (SICP).

• Must possess strong oral and written communication skills.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Approve personal, vacation, and sick time for all departmental employees.

• Supervise Airport Operations personnel in the performance of their duties.

• Assist in the hiring, training, and disciplinary action, up to and including termination, of all departmental employees.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duties well. 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.

A thorough working knowledge and experience in The following areas:

• Commercial airport operations, and/or Airport Authority organizations, operations, policies, and procedures.

• Principles and practices of public administration.

• Federal regulations, guidelines and directives and grant assurances pertaining to the operations, maintenance, development, and expansion of a commercial service airport emphasizing FAR part 139, and TITLE 49 CFR 1542.

• Winter operations snow and ice control programs under FAR part 139/TSR 1542.

• Part 77 Obstruction to Navigation.

• FAA form 7460, 7460-1 Notice of Proposed Construction or Alteration.

• Storm Water Management; Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plan.

• Best practices related to airport operations, safety, and emergency management.

• TSA and FAA regulations; airport security compliance.

• Airside and landside snow removal processes and procedures.

• Wildlife mitigation compliance.

• Safety Management System (SMS) policies, procedures, and practices.

• National Incident Management System (NIMS).

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain as a condition of employment.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain required TSA security clearances as a condition of employment.

Education/Experience:

• A four (4) year degree in Aviation or Business Management; and

• Minimum of five (5) years supervisory experience in airport operations at a small/medium/large hub FAR Part 139 certified airport.

• Experience supervising Union employees preferred.

Physical Demands:

The physical requirements described herein are representativ