Career Center

COMPETENCIES:

Government regulation(s) interpretation

Government regulation(s) compliance

Airport Facilities Acumen

Time Management

Customer Service

Emergency Response

Leadership qualities

Effective Communication

Conflict Resolution

KEY FUNCTIONS/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

· Knowledge of more complex work routines, rules, procedures, or operations; ability to operate higher-level specialized equipment.

· Ability to read and understand technical materials, reports, and journals.

· Performs daily inspections of airfield operations, and facilities to ensure compliance with the Airport Certification Manual under Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Part 139 and other applicable federal regulations; interprets and applies all information from FAA Advisory Circulars and Cert Alerts.

· Supports the Operations Supervisor & Operations Officers in observing the safety and security requirements of the Department. Monitors alarms, fire, and mechanical systems.

· Responds to incidents and/or accidents on the airfield, provides support and coordination with ARFF & mutual aid / first responders.

· Helps write and track work orders for repairs and maintenance of airport facilities and equipment.

· Maintains records of work performed each day and submits to supervisor.

· Issues and cancels notices to airmen (NOTAMS) on airfield conditions.

· Issues and records on a computerized system all airport identification badges, parking decals, taxicab permits and temporary ramp permits.

· Escorts authorized personnel and equipment within the Security Identification Display Area.

· Coordinates with the air traffic control tower to escort personnel and equipment on the airfield.

· Responds to questions and inquiries from the public, airport tenants, airlines, and governmental regulatory agencies.

· Performs paging and public address services in the airport terminal building.

· Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the Supervisor and Management Staff.

About Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport

Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) is a city owned, public use airport located four miles east of the central business district of Brownsville, a city in Cameron County, Texas. It is the most convenient airport for flying into the Rio Grande Valley and northern Mexico. Most cities in the Rio Grande Valley are accessible from BRO by automobile within 30–60 minutes and it is the closest commercial airport to South Padre Island and SpaceX’s “Starbase” launch site at Boca Chica Beach. The airport is served by United Airlines, American Airlines, and two FBOs: Hunt Pan Am and Southmost Aviation. The Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport recruited a new commercial airline Aerus Airlines, with direct route to Monterrey, Mexico. The airport has an active FIS with 24-hour US Customs services available. The airport footprint covers 1,700 acres and has two runways capable of serving 95% of the commercial fleet and 100% of the GA fleet. A new, 91,000-sq. ft., four-gate terminal was opened in January of 2021.

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