Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Director of Airport Operations 

Work Location: Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport (2000 Post Rd, Warwick, RI 02886)

Department: Operations

Shift Availability for Director Positions:

• Second Shift: 1:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Reports To: Executive Vice President of Operations and Public Safety or designee

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Included but not limited to the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Maintain the Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport Certification Manual (ACM) in accordance with FAR Part 139 and applicable FAA Advisory Circulars;

• Establish Motor Vehicle Rule and Regulations to comply with FAR 139 requirements and local airport safety and security concerns;

• Ensure compliance with applicable state and federal wildlife permits;

• Oversee and assist in the development of annual departmental budgets;

• Approve department spending in accordance with Rhode Island State procurements rules and regulations;

• Assist in the establishment of and ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures;

• Coordinate operations activity with the stakeholders (TSA, FAA, Airline and tenant Station Managers, and local agencies associated with airport operations);

• Ability and willingness to respond to emergency situations and events during non-business hours, as necessary;

• Ensure success in inspections by regulatory agencies;

• Ensures regulatory compliance through regular review, update, and adherence to various documents and manuals, including but not limited to: Airport Certification Manual (ACM), Airport Emergency Plan (AEP), Storm Water Management Plan (SWMP), Spill Prevention and Counter Control Procedures (SPCC), Wildlife Hazard Management Plan (WHMP), FAA-Form 5010, and Snow and Ice Control Plan (SICP).

• Must possess strong oral and written communication skills.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Approve personal, vacation, and sick time for all departmental employees.

• Supervise Airport Operations personnel in the performance of their duties.

• Assist in the hiring, training, and disciplinary action, up to and including termination, of all departmental employees.

Qualifications

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duties well. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual s with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

A thorough working knowledge and experience in The following areas:

• Commercial airport operations, and/or Airport Authority organizations, operations, policies, and procedures.

• Principles and practices of public administration.

• Federal regulations, guidelines and directives and grant assurances pertaining to the operations, maintenance, development, and expansion of a commercial service airport emphasizing FAR part 139, and TITLE 49 CFR 1542.

• Winter operations snow and ice control programs under FAR part 139/TSR 1542.

• Part 77 Obstruction to Navigation.

• FAA form 7460, 7460-1 Notice of Proposed Construction or Alteration.

• Storm Water Management; Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plan.

• Best practices related to airport operations, safety, and emergency management.

• TSA and FAA regulations; airport security compliance.

• Airside and landside snow removal processes and procedures.

• Wildlife mitigation compliance.

• Safety Management System (SMS) policies, procedures, and practices.

• National Incident Management System (NIMS).

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain as a condition of employment.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain required TSA security clearances as a condition of employment.

Education/Experience:

• A four (4) year degree in Aviation or Business Management; and

• Minimum of five (5) years supervisory experience in airport operations at a small/medium/large hub FAR Part 139 certified airport.

• Experience supervising Union employees preferred.

Physical Demands:

The physical requirements described herein are representative of the requirements that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to  perform the essential functions of this position.

• Must be capable of driving and walking on various terrains related to airport operations.

Work Environment:

• Outdoor exposure in various climate and weather conditions while performing essential functions of this job.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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