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Airport Operations Specialist performs safety inspections for FAA airport certification. Inspections are required to maintain the airport's operating certificate. The position’s objective is to ensure the airfield is operated and maintained according to certification requirements of the FAA. This involves: · Inspect airfield to ensure compliance with FAA Parts 139 and 77 and TSAR Part 1542 · Conduct inspections of landside, terminal facilities for safety and security. · Perform wildlife control, SMS functions · Inspect for wildlife hazards and mitigate; files FAA, Airport paperwork · Works with airfield maintenance and electrical sections to ensure repairs and maintenance are within FAA tolerances · Monitor Airport for compliance with Federal, State and Local Laws. · Inspect and monitor terminal, landside and tenant leased areas for compliance with rules and regulations and lease terms · Respond to emergencies and responsible for decisions and coordinating emergency activities. · May perform other duties as assigned.

Position requires an Associate’s Degree

• Two (2) years of related experience
• Must be able to utilize airfield communication equipment and wildlife management tools
• Requires experience with Microsoft Office products
• Require skills in planning for maintenance and construction that requires working with time pressures and frequent change of tasks as well as performing multiple tasks simultaneously in a noisy environment as well as responding to emergency situations
• This position requires working outdoors as well as in the office environment
• Must possess or obtain a Texas Hunters License within six (6) months of hire
• Requires basic math and computer skill
• Must be able to pass TSA Background Check
• A valid driver's license is required
• Successful out of state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hire