Assistant Airfield Ops Officer

Job Description

Qualifications

Job Overview

As an Assistant Airfield Operations Officer, you will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating airfield activity to ensure the safe and efficient operation of airfield areas and compliance with Federal Aviation Agency and Airport Board rules and regulations. You will also monitor the workload of the Airfield Operations Agents and direct their duties as necessary on behalf of the Airfield Operations Officer.

What you will be doing:

• Conducting regular inspections of the Air Operations Area (airfield runways, taxiways, lighting and security) as may be necessary to ensure compliance with FAR 139.
• Maintaining Daily Airfield Safety Inspection Record (DASIR) of inspection efforts.
• Reporting observed discrepancies to appropriate parties; may remove small debris and follow-ups to ensure corrective action have been taken.
• Closing and opening portions of airfield as necessary to ensure a safe and efficient airfield operations; authorizing the issuance of NOTAM’s and aeronautical information.
• Documenting reportable incidents on assigned shift; compiling data, inspection records, and other information into routine and special reports for management review.
• Responding to real or potential emergencies, assisting the on-the-scene commander as directed and overseeing emergency responder activities on all AOA incidents to ensure safe airfield operations.
• Reviewing changes to regulations, procedures and instructions from publications, reports and memoranda; following prescribed procedures.

What you need:

•     Completion of high school curriculum or equivalent plus two (2) years college.

•     Three (3) years of aviation/airfield operations experience at a FAR 139 certified large hub airport, OR

•     Two (2) years of aviation/airfield experience in a position of responsibility at a medium or small hub airport.

•     Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for the above.

•     Possession of a valid Class C driver's license.

What we desire:

•     Knowledge of procedures and practices of airport/airfield operations.

•     Ability to work under stressful conditions, analyze situations and make decisions rapidly.

•     Ability to work hours determined by shift assignment.

About Us

We are Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) Airport—one of the most successful airports in the world by any definition. We’re recognized for our innovation, leadership, drive for excellence and talented employees.

Our success is made possible because of the diverse talents of over 2,000 employees who champion our mission of providing an exceptional airport experience to our customers and connect our community to the world. We’re looking for the best talent to join us and help reimagine what an airport can be.

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