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AIRFIELD OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

Wayne County Airport Authority
Detroit, MI, United States
$62.3K a year
Full-time

Airfield Operations Specialist

Payroll Title

AIRFIELD OPS SPECIALIST

THIS POSITION IS REPRESENTED BY A UNION - AFSCME 1690

Pay Grade - 20

Annual Compensation : $ 62,303 entry. Additional contract increases in FY2024 & FY2025

Additional Compensation Opportunities :

Pay for Performance bonus

Snow & Ice overtime bonus

Benefit Highlights :

Defined Contribution retirement plan with 4% employee contribution & 10% employer match

Health Care Savings Plan (HCSP)

BCBS PPO or HAP Medical (10% premium share), dental, vision, prescriptions life insurance, and ADD insurance provided. High deductible health plan / HSA option

Paid parental leave program beginning January 1, 2024

Full academic degree and tuition reimbursement program (bachelor & master degree)

Generous PTO (vacation, sick, holidays, other)

Uniform Allowance

A Brief Overview

The Airfield Operations Specialist (AOS) performs liaison work with the FAA, Airport Tenants and WCAA personnel. Inspects Airport Facilities and equipment for FAR Part 139 compliance (Airport Safety Self-Inspection), safety, and security, in accordance with governing criteria.

The AOS works on and around the Airport including the Airport Operations Area, terminals, dispatch center and various Airport assets.

This position is a 24 / 7 / 365-day operation which includes weekends, holidays and overtime. Overtime may be required.

What you will do

  • Coordinates snow removal activities, airfield openings and closures.
  • Responds to aircraft and other airfield emergencies and takes appropriate actions to support protection of personnel and property.
  • Performs daily airfield condition inspections, issues Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) reports, and documents deficiencies.
  • Investigates safety and maintenance complaints regarding the air operations area (AOA).
  • Enforces WCAA Ordinances as well those issued by state, federal or local authorities.
  • Responds to, collects information, and investigates complaints, made by the public or other entities.
  • Mitigates wildlife hazards.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in aviation management or a related field. Or
  • High school diploma or certificate of high school equivalency and Three (3) years' experience at a civil or military service airport in airport operations, or an airport operations related role ensuring compliance with Part 139 requirements;

and AAAE Airport Certified Employee (ACE) Airfield Operations certification. Or

High school diploma or certificate of high school equivalency and Four (4) years' civil or military equivalent experience in one or more of the following areas : Pilot, Air Traffic Control, Airfield Operations.

Successful completion of the AAAE Airport Certified Employee (ACE) Airfield Operations Program may be substituted for One (1) year of required experience.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None - Individual Contributor

Special Conditions

Successfully complete WCAA Airport Operations Specialist Certification within probationary period or be currently certified.

Annual recertification is required.

The WCAA is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the Wayne County Airport Authority will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and / or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected] or (734) 942-3775.

Wayne County Airport Authority is committed to provide an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination, prejudice and bias.

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