Coordinator I - Airport Operations

$40,560 - $40,560/Yr

County Of Kalamazoo - Kalamazoo, MI

Full-time - Entry Level

Kalamazoo, MI

Repair and Maintenance

About the position

The Coordinator I - Airport Operations position is essential for ensuring the safe, secure, and efficient operations of the airport. This role involves conducting airfield safety inspections and airport security inspections, coordinating snow removal operations, issuing Notices to Air Missions (NOTAMs), and implementing the Airport Certification Manual and Airport Security Program. The Coordinator will work closely with various stakeholders to maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, ensuring that all airport operations adhere to the highest safety and security standards. In this role, the Coordinator will oversee and conduct airfield inspections to ensure compliance with regulations, issuing NOTAMs when necessary. They will maintain and implement the Airport Certification Manual, which includes critical components such as the Wildlife Hazard Management Plan, Airport Emergency Plan, and Snow and Ice Control Plan. This ensures that the airport remains compliant with FAA regulations in a timely manner. The Coordinator will also conduct perimeter security inspections, escort personnel, perform ID checks, and report any security incidents to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and local authorities. They will be responsible for overseeing Airport Rules & Regulations and other core documents, reviewing tenant and concessionaire contracts, and inspecting leased areas for compliance. Effective communication with staff, tenants, stakeholders, and the general public is crucial to address questions related to airport operations. Additionally, the Coordinator will monitor project areas on or near the airport to ensure compliance with safety requirements during construction activities. They will conduct regular inspections of airport facilities, report maintenance issues, and respond to aircraft/airport emergencies, coordinating with Airport Rescue & Firefighting personnel as needed. This position requires a proactive approach to ensure the safety and efficiency of airport operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and conduct airfield inspections for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations regarding safety and security, issuing Notices to Air Missions (NOTAMs) when appropriate.
• Maintain and implement the Airport Certification Manual, including the Wildlife Hazard Management Plan, Airport Emergency Plan, and Snow and Ice Control Plan, to assure airport compliance in a timely manner approved by the FAA.
• Conduct perimeter security inspections, escort personnel, perform ID checks, and report security incidents to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) & local authorities.
• Oversee Airport Rules & Regulations and other Airport core documents, including review of tenant and concessionaire contracts and inspection of leased areas to ensure compliance.
• Monitor project areas on or near the airport during project duration to ensure compliance with all safety requirements and coordinate construction activity, including any mandatory closure of airfield surfaces, issuance of applicable NOTAMs, and airspace impacts related to 14 CFR Part 77.
• Conduct regular, periodic, or special inspections of airport facilities, such as roadways, parking lots, hangar buildings, etc., to check for maintenance issues and report deficiencies to Airport Maintenance via the work order system.
• Respond to aircraft/airport emergencies and coordinate with Airport Rescue & Firefighting personnel, reporting incident information to FAA/NTSB and coordinating airfield closures/openings as needed.

Requirements

• At least two years of relevant college-level course work or an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in Aviation Management, Flight Science, Aviation Maintenance Technology, or a related field.
• 1 to 3 years of related work experience, such as aviation administration, airport operations, understanding of TSA, FAA, and state and local rules relevant to the Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport.
• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Paid leave
• Supplemental dental and vision insurance
• Defined Benefit pension after the vesting period