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Posting Title
Airport Maintenance Officer
Job Requisition Number
COA090913
Position Number
101429
Job Type
Full-Time
Division Name
Av - Airside Maintenance
Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:
- Graduation with Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Aviation Management, Public or Business Administration, or a related field to the job, plus six (6) years of experience in a field related to the job, including two (2) years of experience which were in a supervisory or management capacity.
- Any combination of education and/or work experience will substitute for the minimum qualifications.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
- None.
Notes to Applicants
POSITIONOVERVIEW:
Under general direction, this position is responsible for providing vision, planning, leadership, strategic direction, and oversight of terminal, landside, airside, and fleet maintenance at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). This position is responsible for the continual safety, sustainability, efficiency, and continuity of maintenance.
Develops annual and multi-year plans and strategies to meet AUS operational needs.
Develops and directs the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards to support the airport strategic plan. Leads the Airport Maintenance teams in ensuring the airport’s facilities are well maintained to provide positive customer experience.
Ensures the airfield maintenance is compliant to maintain the airport’s Federal Aviation Administration Operating Certificate. Directs Airport Maintenance to ensure compliance with Federal aviation regulations, policies, procedures, and delivery of quality customer and operational services. Confers with representatives of airlines, concessionaires, and others using airport facilities to coordinate maintenance and repair activities in tenant spaces.
Makes recommendations on construction, alterations, and maintenance activities at the airport facilities. Directs actions and resources to resolve emergencies, significant weather events and other irregular operation.
ASSESSMENT
A skills assessment will be required for this position.
TRAVEL:
If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.
APPLICATIONINFORMATION
- A detailed and complete employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position.
- Please list your complete employment history to include all job duties, responsibilities, and employment dates on your online application.
- The application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered (i.e., “see resume” or “see LinkedIn profile”).
- Resumes will not be used to qualify for the position and will not be used to recommend salary.
- Supplemental information or changes to your application will not be accepted after the job posting closes.
- The responses to the supplemental questions inquiring about experience should be reflected on your application.
VETERAN
Veteran candidates will be required to provide a copy of their DD214 at the time of interview.
ESSENTIALPERSONNEL
This position is categorized as an Essential Personnel. Essential personnel are required to come to work during emergencies or bad weather at the airport if they are scheduled to work and in some cases when they are not scheduled.
CRIMINALHISTORYBACKGROUNDCHECK
The top candidate will be subject to a minimum 10 year criminal background check and security threat assessment.
GOODSTANDING – DEPARTMENT/DIVISIONEMPLOYEES
Employees, in good standing, who are candidates within the department/division that the position resides in and who meet the minimum and preferred qualifications (if any) of the position will be included in the initial interview. Department/division employees must remain in good standing through the top candidate selection phase at which time the good standing status will be re-verified.
LANGUAGE
Must have the ability to read, write, and fluently speak in English.
SHIFTINCENTIVE
Shift work includes shift differential incentive for evening and night shifts and weekends.
OVERTIME
Overtime may be required with or without notice.
ON-CALL/CALLBACKRESPONSIBILITIES
Position may require on-call or call back responsibilities.
WORKHOURS
Shift may change according to departmental needs; work hours may include after hours, holidays, and weekend work.
DEPARTMENTMAYCLOSETHISJOBPOSTING AT ANYTIMEAFTER 7 DAYS.
Pay Range
$55.16 – $72.40
Hours
Monday – Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Days and times based on operational needs.
Hours may change depending on departmental needs.
Days and times based on operational needs.
Hours may change depending on departmental needs.
Work hours may include after-hours, holidays, and weekend work.
Job Close Date
02/26/2024
Type of Posting
External
Department
Aviation
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Grant Funded or Pooled Position
Not Applicable
Category
Professional
Location
Austin Bergstrom International Airport
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:
- Experience managing in a medium or large hub airport and implementing requirements / standards of 14 CFR Part 139.
- Experience coordinating maintenance activities in a high tempo operational environment.
- Experience in expanding workforce capabilities to keep up with increasing facility and maintenance requirements.
- Experience in reviewing construction plans and making recommendations for facility and maintenance needs.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Develops annual and multi-year plans and strategies to meet AUS operational needs.
- Develops and directs the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards to support the airport strategic plan.
- Leads the Airport Maintenance teams in ensuring the airport’s facilities are well maintained to provide positive customer experience.
- Ensures the airfield maintenance is compliant to maintain the airport’s Federal Aviation Administration Operating Certificate.
- Directs Airport Maintenance to ensure compliance with Federal aviation regulations, policies, procedures, and delivery of quality customer and operational services.
- Confers with representatives of airlines, concessionaires, and others using airport facilities to coordinate maintenance and repair activities in tenant spaces.
- Makes recommendations on construction, alterations, and maintenance activities at the airport facilities.
- Directs actions and resources to resolve emergencies, significant weather events and other irregular operation.
- Reviews, approves, and implements recommended changes to plans and leads the development of process and/or operational improvements.
- Represents AUS interest in Aviation, technical factors, governmental and regulatory agencies, Boards and Commissions, City Council Committees, City Council, and other related oversight agencies and AUS stakeholders.
Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:
- Responsible for the full range of management and supervisory activities: selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Knowledge of FAR Part 139 to manage and maintain aircraft operations.
- Knowledge of airport property and other facilities within the airport to manage operations and emergency events.
- Knowledge of the International Facilities Management standards.
- Knowledge of the National Incident Management Systems to work with other agencies and departments during all airport emergencies.
- Knowledge of the simultaneous use of several radio frequencies to provide and receive information from airport, FAA, airline, and other personnel.
- Knowledge of management principles related to municipal project program activities.
- Knowledge of reporting concepts, budgeting, purchasing, and preferred business practices.
- Skill in effective oral and written communications.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
- Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations.
- Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
- Ability to direct, manage, and control airport field operations.
- Ability to manage public relations and use media to facilitate information to the public.
- Ability to communicate positively and effectively with elected officials; AUS leadership; managers; Local, State, and Federal agency representatives; contractors; tenants; media representatives; foreign and domestic dignitaries; passengers; and members of the public from widely diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
Criminal Background Investigation
This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation.
EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within
the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.
