Airside Operations Compliance Coordinator
City of CharlotteAbout the role
Close Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026 12:00 AM
Department: Aviation Department
Function Operations Support
Salary: $24.00 - $0.00 Commensurate with Experience
Welcome to the City of Charlotte
Charlotte is America’s Queen City, opening her arms to a diverse and inclusive community of residents, businesses and visitors alike. Here you will find a safe, family-oriented city where people work together to help everyone thrive. The mission of the City of Charlotte is to deliver quality public services and promote the safety, health, and quality of life for all residents.
Our guiding principles include:
Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce
Valuing teamwork, openness, accountability, productivity, and employee development
Providing all customers with courteous, responsive, accessible, and seamless quality services
Taking initiative to identify, analyze, and solve problems
Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions
SUMMARY
The Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) Airside Operations is responsible for coordination and regulatory compliance with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and other federal, state, and city government rules and regulations. Airside Operations is responsible for maintaining an active FAA Airport Operating Certificate under Part 139, as well as upholding the Airport Certification Manual approved by the FAA.The Airside Operations Compliance Coordinator performs highly technical and detail-oriented work involving regulatory compliance, operational document management, and coordination of FAA-required programs and records. Primary responsibilities include updating and maintaining the Airport Certification Manual (ACM), Letters of Agreement (LOAs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Airport Emergency Plan (AEP), training materials, and other operational compliance documents. This position coordinates timeline-sensitive updates, maintains document accuracy and version control, prepares materials for inspections and audits, and ensures operational records comply with FAA, TSA, and airport requirements.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Part 139 Self-Inspection training duties include: preparing, recording, and distributing training on the required FAA topics, organize records for all training documents, and prepare records for each annual FAA Part 139 Certification Inspection.
• Assist and coordinate updates to essential operational and compliance documents to include the Airport Certification Manual (ACM), Airport Emergency Plan (AEP), Letters of Agreement (LOAs), Snow and Ice Control Plan (SICP), Surface Movement Guidance and Controls (SMGCS) plan, and other working documents.
• Coordinate document revision timelines, implementation schedules, approval routing, and distribution for operational and regulatory compliance materials.
• Maintain version control and organization of operational manuals, compliance records, SOPs, LOAs, and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and audit readiness.
• Prepare and organize documentation, records, reports, and supporting materials for FAA inspections, audits, operational reviews, and compliance deadlines.
• Ability to respond calmly and effectively during emergency and irregular operations incidents following NIMS/ICS structure.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships. Provide assistance to tenants, contractors, the traveling public and airport employees.
• Act decisively and exercise independent judgment within established rules, regulations, and procedures, to ensure the safety of persons and security of property.
• Maintain accurate records and produce reports.
• Assists other Airport Operations divisions with tasks as needed. May be assigned to day-to-day Airport Operations duties as needed, 24/7/365.
• Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education and Experience
• High School diploma (or GED equivalent) and five years of related work experience OR
• Associate’s degree and three years of related work experience OR
• Bachelor’s degree in aviation management or related field (Preferred)
• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.
Required Licenses or Certifications
• Valid Driver’s License (Required)
• Non-Movement Area Driving Certification (Required to be obtained upon hire)
• Movement Area Driving Certification (Required to be obtained within 90 days of hire)
• Wor
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