City of Portland - Airport Operations Duty Officer

Start Date: January 22, 2025 | End Date: January 31, 2025
County: Cumberland County
Job Type: Other
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City of Portland - Airport Operations Duty Officer

Portland International Jetport – Aviation & Transportation Department - $1,500 sign on bonus and relocation offered.

Join the operations team at New England’s fastest growing airport! Portland International Jetport is an active Part-139 compliant, commercial service airport, offering incumbent Operations Duty Officers the opportunity to oversee a wide variety of operational responsibilities. Under the direction of the Operations Manager, this position plans, organizes, and supervises airside and landside operations.

Position Responsibilities:

• Monitor Airport for compliance with Federal, State and Local Laws

• Inspect and monitor terminal, landside and tenant leased areas for compliance with rules and regulations and lease terms

• Issue NOTAMs for surface closures and condition reporting as appropriate

• Mitigate wildlife hazards

• Respond to emergencies and assist with the coordination of emergency activities

• Acts as the secondary Airport Security Coordinator while on duty

• Coordinating airport construction and special events

• Maintain communication with the Airport Operations Center

• Coordinating security and driver training of tenants/users

• Enforcing the Jetport's SWPPP

• Assisting with updates to the airport's regulatory manuals and plans as needed

This position also reviews and acts on matters involving safety, security, customer service, certification, and other related matters as they impact airlines, tenants, and passengers. Additionally, Operations Duty Officers may actively participate during certification inspections and interact with Federal Inspectors and senior airport management. This position operates on a rotating 24/7 schedule to maintain continuity of operations. This position requires working outdoors as well as in the office environment.

Position Requirements:

• Effective communication skills

• Ability to pass all required background investigations

• A valid U.S. State Driver’s License

• Completion of a 4-year degree in Airport Management or a related field

• A minimum of two (2) years of professional work experience at a commercial service airport in the airport operations field conducting FAR Part 139 airfield inspections and issuing NOTAMs

• Applicants must be familiar with FAR Part 139, TSAR 1542, applicable FAA Advisory Circulars, and standard airport operating procedures

• AAAE CM, AAAE ACE, Private Pilot Certificate, and previous experience leading airport snow and ice control operations is preferred

Applications accepted until 01/31/2025

Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check.

Salary & Benefits:

This is a Union position, Pro-Tech Grade MA-6 - with a starting rate of $28.95/hour, and shift differentials.

The City of Portland prides itself on its outstanding benefits and collegial and mission-driven work environment. City benefits include:

• Thirteen paid holidays

• Free employee health insurance with the completion of wellness incentives

• Sick, vacation, and personal leave

• Life, dental, vision and income protection insurances

• Choice of retirement plans, including a pension plan

• Use of City recreation facilities

• Discount on professional development programs through USM and Thomas College

If you have questions or need assistance with the application, please contact Shae Gonzalez (City of Portland Recruiter) at [email protected] or 207-653-3615

The City of Portland believes that to do our best work, our employees need to reflect the diverse, vibrant community we serve. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation, please call 207-874-8624 or email [email protected]

To apply: https://apptrkr.com/5940277