Under general direction of the Assistant Vice President, Airfield Operations, is responsible for management of airfield operations. Provides leadership, employee engagement, and development for the Airfield Officer team, which works both on the airfield and in the Integrated Operations Center (IOC) and who supervises the Assistant Airfield Officers and Airfield Agents. Monitors construction and maintenance projects affecting airfield activities. Ensures compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Airport Board rules and regulations to affect the safe and efficient operation of the Air Operations Area (AOA). Serves as the Airport’s day-to-day liaison with airlines and the FAA on airfield operational issues. Responsible for the day-to-day compliance of the Part 139 wildlife management program.
What you will be doing:
Establishes processes and procedures governing the operation of the Air Operations Area (AOA) and Aircraft Movement Area; recommends and implements policies and procedures pertaining to activities on the AOA within the guidelines established by the FAA.
Establishes processes and procedures governing the support of the Air Operations Area and liaise with the Bridge Managers in the Integrated Operations Center to provide situational awareness and mitigation efforts for irregular operations.
Represents the Operations Department at meetings with other departments, contractors, tenant airlines, and governmental agencies.
Directs the inspection of construction and maintenance projects on the AOA.
Provides interpretations of FAA and Airport Board rules and regulations to airport board staff, airlines, tenants, consultants, construction managers, contractors, FAA officials and other interested parties.
Oversees the compliance of day-to-day Part 139 Airport wildlife management program with a goal to minimize wildlife impact on airport operations. Includes inspections and correcting deficiencies by implementing wildlife hazing, harassment, and depredation to ensure a safe and efficient airfield.
Manages winter weather and other AOA-related emergencies to ensure safe and compliant aircraft operations; responds to the Emergency Operations Center as appropriate during activations.
Conducts analysis and drafts position papers on proposed rules and regulatory changes impacting airport operations.
Ensures training programs for airport personnel related to AOA activities are completed.
Directs staffing requirements as necessary to achieve sectional responsibilities.
Prepares briefings and reports, prepares presentations, and conducts VIP tours.
Assumes leadership responsibilities in the absence of the Assistant Vice President, Operations.
Monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budgets.
What you need:
Bachelor's degree in aviation management, business administration or a related field.
Six (6) years of experience in airfield operations at a FAR Part 139 certificated large hub
airport, including two (2) years of supervisory experience.
Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for the above.
Possession of a valid Class C driver's license.
Special requirements:
Ability to obtain Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection (CBP) security access clearance within thirty (30) days from date of employment and maintain qualification for CBP security access clearance upon each CBP security access renewal.
Ability to obtain and maintain a FBI Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) clearance.
This is a designated safety sensitive position as defined in DFW Airport’s Drug and Alcohol Administrative Policy and Procedure. Applicants selected for this position will be required to pass a drug test prior to employment and to submit to drug screening on a random basis during the length of their employment in the safety sensitive position.
About Us
We are Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) Airport—one of the most successful airports in the world by any definition. We’re recognized for our innovation, leadership, drive for excellence and talented employees.
Our success is made possible because of the diverse talents of nearly 2,000 employees who champion our mission of providing an exceptional airport experience to our customers and connect our community to the world. We’re looking for the best talent to join us and help reimagine what an airport can be.
Bring your talents to DFW. Live and work with purpose.
We are Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) Airport—one of the most successful airports in the world by any definition. We’re recognized for our innovation, leadership, drive for excellence and talented employees.
Our success is made possible because of the diverse talents of nearly 2,000 employees who champion our mission of providing an exceptional airport experience to our customers and connect our community to the world. We’re looking for the best talent to join us and help reimagine what an airport can be.
Bring your talents to DFW. Live and work with purpose.