GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Airport Operations Manager – Airfield performs aviation facilities management, operational, and administrative duties. The scope of this position encompasses responsibilities in both landside and airside operations. Primary duties include supervising airport facilities, safety programs, security
functions, and managing the personnel and programs that ensure compliance with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and other federal, state, and city regulations. The position supervises and directs the work of the Airport Operations Supervisors. This position requires the individual to react quickly and calmly to protect persons and property and ensure compliance during irregular operations and emergencies. Requires effective skills to lead and motivate a diverse staff, exercises considerable independent judgment and initiative, and maintains effective working relationships with stakeholders
and the public.

SUPERVISES OTHERS: YES

COMPENSATION: $75, 000 and up based on experience
FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 Ensures compliance with federal and state regulations; supervises development and maintenance of the airport policies/procedures, Airport Certification Manual, Wildlife Hazard Management Plan, Airport Emergency Plan, Airport Security Plan, Movement Area Drivers
Training Program, etc.
 Resolves operations issues involving airline passengers, airport guests, tenants, public safety, and security.
 Manages the personnel and programs required to comply with the FAA and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulations for operating a commercial airport.
 Responds to and participates in airport emergencies and irregular operations. Establishes priorities and makes timely decisions under stressful conditions to emergencies and incidents of various sizes, scopes, and scales.
 Supervises the inspection of airport facilities, including runways, taxiways, apron areas, gate positions, and service roads to ensure safe and efficient operations.
 Coordinates with airport tenants and stakeholders for impacts to operations. Works closely with multiple internal and external customers to develop plans of action and response to various issues including but not limited to, security, access control, construction and response,
and rule enforcement.
 Inspects and/or reviews inspection reports of airport facilities such as runways, taxiways, lighting, etc. to determine repairs, replacements, or improvements required
 Oversees events that occur in the air operations area; monitors and ensures conformance with all applicable regulations and ordinances; initiates correction action.
 Maintains liaison with the FAA, air traffic control tower, certification inspectors, airlines, airport tenants, and others.
 Resolves operational issues involving public safety and security.
 Serves as the primary airport point of contact for after-hours emergencies and irregular operations.
 Provide information to representatives of various agencies, groups, governmental officials, and employees to explain and interpret airport regulations and procedures.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
 Directly supervises a staff of at least one; indirectly supervises a staff of approximately six.
 Provides supervisory oversight to many entities outside of the department to ensure airport operations remain unencumbered.
 Oversees the professional development of staff to support their overall engagement, growth, and goal achievement.
 Can employ soft skills and foster strong productive relationships within the core working group and across departments and verticals.
 Deliver employee performance reviews by established dates.
This list is not intended to be all-inclusive, and you may not be responsible for every item listed. The
employer reserves the right to assign additional functions and responsibilities as necessary.

REQUIRED FOR ALL HCAA JOBS
 In the event of an emergency or disaster that impacts the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority (HCAA), an employee may be required to respond promptly to duties and responsibilities as assigned by the employee’s department or the HCAA Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Such assignments may be before, during, or after the emergency/disaster.
 Complies with all HCAA Policies, Procedures, and Standards.
 Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS)
 A Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of commercial airport FAR Part 139 experience for a small, medium, or large hub airport as listed in the FAA guide or a minimum of 5 years of commercial airport FAR Part 139 experience in a small, medium, or large hub airport or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work/industry/military/job specific experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential job duties
successfully. Experience must be related to airport management, operations, safety, and security.
 Valid Driver’s License.
 Certain convictions will disqualify individuals from unescorted access privileges and therefore exclude them from employment.
 Obtain and maintain position-appropriate NIMS and emergency management training.
 Obtain and maintain Ramp and Movement Area (MAT) driving privileges.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
 AAAE C.M./or AAAE Airport Certified Employee (ACE0 Airfield Operations credential preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
 Understand and implement appropriate FAA regulations and advisory circulars as they apply to FAR Part 139.
 Be able to adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing and evolving department.
 Considerable knowledge of the policies and procedures of the Department of Operations
 Considerable knowledge of Federal, State, and Aviation Authority rules and regulations governing the use of operation of airports.
 Ability to perform independently and make critical decisions under stressful/demanding situations.
 Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively and determine a property course of action to be taken in emergency/urgent situations.
 Ability to use firearms in accordance with the airport’s Wildlife Hazard Management Plan.
 Organize and direct the work of multiple staff in a complex operating environment
 Collaborate with other Airport departments
 Manage and motivate employees from diverse professional backgrounds, educational levels, specializations, and affiliations.
 Speak before large and small groups within the Authority and the community to instruct subordinates in the performance of their duties and to use a two-way radio effectively.
 Make effective decisions regarding Airside Operations during intense or emergency-related situations.
 Listen and communicate effectively.
 Develop various aviation-related policies and procedures and establish protocols for the same.
 Exercise tact, Self-restraint, judgment, and strategy in dealing with a variety of people, including appointed and elected public officials.
 Ability to write grammatically correct reports, memoranda, directives, and letters to inform tenants, staff and others of airside policies and procedures.
 Organize time, personnel, and equipment to achieve objectives.
 Ability to plan and coordinate multiple activities occurring simultaneously
 Ability to use a computer and related software.

General Information:
 Shifts are a combination of 8hr to 10hr in length and cover 24 hr, 365 days a year. There is also a relief shift, which is primarily used to cover vacation requests for the aforementioned shifts. Shifts rotate, allowing all to work each shift. Hours and scheduled days are subject to change,
and the position is salaried. All who fill this role will be assigned a shift, which will include holidays, and will be required to report back to work during emergencies, urgent situations, special events, and inclement weather.
 In the event of an emergency or disaster that impacts the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority (HCAA), this position may be required to respond promptly to duties and responsibilities as assigned by the employee’s department or the HCAA Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Such assignments may be before, during, or after the emergency/disaster. Irregular work schedules/hours may be required.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES
 Must be able to lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
 Must be able to work in inclement weather conditions
 Must be able to operate a vehicle for extended periods of time
 Must be able to work on various assignments. Exposure to chemicals, fumes, solvents, machinery, moving objects/vehicles, dust, slippery/uneven surfaces, confined spaces, and excessive noise (amount of exposure varies based on assignment).

The Aviation Authority-Tampa International Airport provides equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, political affiliations, marital status, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, age, sexual orientation, membership, or nonmembership
in an employee organization, or based on personal favoritism or other non-merit factors. The Aviation Authority-Tampa International Airport welcomes and encourages applications from minorities, veterans, and persons with physical and mental disabilities, and will reasonably accommodate the needs of those persons in the application and testing process. The decision to grant reasonable accommodation requests will be made case-by-case.