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Job Summary: The Operations Specialist, Airside is responsible for assisting in enforcing operating rules, regulations, inspections, provisions of contracts, and agreements with emphasis on airside operations. Other responsibilities include monitoring and enforcing procedures that ensure efficient aircraft movement and non-movement area activities during construction and irregular operations periods.

Hiring Process:

Apply online
Interview(s)
Offer
Ten (10) year background check, including criminal history check, credit check, motor vehicle check, pre-employment drug screen and breath alcohol test
Onboarding

Benefits:

Deferred compensation plans
Educational Assistance
Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability Insurance
Health Screenings
Paid Holidays
Annual/Bereavement/Military Leave

Accepting Applications until filled.

Salary Range: $25.34 - $43.49 per hour

Final salary offer will be based on relevant skills and experience to the position.

Essential Job Duties:

Makes critical operational decisions around the clock to maintain compliance, safety, and the airport experience.
Organizes and enforces procedures that ensure airside safety during construction and irregular operations period.
Reports deficiencies to appropriate agencies and promptly implements corrective actions.
Assists in enforcing operating rules, regulations, provisions of contracts, and lease agreements.
Assists with airside construction design and planning to ensure compliance with signs, markings, and lighting.
Coordinates aircraft de-icing operations on the terminal ramp.
Inspects and monitors airside activities to include air carrier, cargo and fixed base operations.
Ensures continuous services during abnormal conditions such as aircraft emergencies and diversions, wildlife mitigation, and severe weather.
Conducts movement area driver training on the airfield.
Coordinates with other MNAA departments to ensure exemplary customer experience throughout MNAA facilities.
Adheres to wildlife management procedures as it pertains to mitigating, trapping, and managing habitats to discourage wildlife activity.
Collects data and creates reports regarding customer experiences and airside efficiencies.
Maintains records for currency and compliance.
Provides assistance with updating and maintaining operations policies, airport certifications, plans, and procedures.
Assists with training requirements and records maintenance of personnel with duties in the airport certification manual.
Responds to the airport in the event of an incident or emergency.
Supports the Airport's Unmanned Aerial Systems (Drone) program.
Maintains regular and on-time attendance.
Follows all safety regulations.
Support MNAA's commitment to its core values; Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE).
Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics:

Office Management: Knowledge of general office management practices and procedures.
Airport Operations: Knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in the operation and improvement of air carrier and general aviation airports.
Driving: Skill in operating a motor vehicle.
Relationship Building: Skill in establishing and maintaining effective and professional working relationships with others.
Map Reading: Skill in reading and interpreting maps.
Reporting: Skill in preparing and producing timely and accurate oral and written reports.
Word Processing: Skill in computerized word processing quickly and accurately.
Receiving Direction: Skill in receiving and following written and oral direction.
Project Management: Skill in conceptualizing and managing complex projects and managing multiple projects using established project management principles.
Supervision of Personnel: Skill in supervising and managing others, including planning work, providing direction, motivating workers, and identifying the best workers for the job.
Written Comprehension: Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Written Expression: Ability to use words and sentences in writing so others will understand.
Dependability: Acts reliably and responsibly with others.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secure Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge.

Qualifications:

Required:

Bachelor's degree in aviation, Airport Management, or a related field.
Valid CLASS D Driver's License
Air Operations Area (AOA) clearance (within 90 days of hire)

Preferred:

Certified Member (CM) of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE).
Remote Pilot License (FAA Part 107)

Metro Nashville Airport Authority

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