Airport Operations Specialist

CGH Technologies, Inc. (CGH) is a business solutions firm, specializing in Data Management, Software Engineering, and Business Intelligence solutions. Located within the Washington corridor, CGH has worked successfully with Government, Commercial and International sectors, providing management consulting, software development and facilities/infrastructure design, maintenance and program management support of large, complex operational environments and facilities security maintenance. CGH has an exciting opportunity for a Airport Operations Specialist to join the CGH Team.

Purpose:

The selected individual will be responsible to provide knowledge/expertise on airports and Terminal Instrument Procedures development, airport airspace creation, evaluation, development and coordination. Flight procedures, ground validations & QA, GIS/CADD systems. Airport Layout Plans (eALP); airport development; and input to geo-database creation & maintenance and advisory and regulatory guidance and writing assistance (e.g., Advisory Circulars, FAA orders). Individual will also be responsible for providing professional and technical assistance to a wide variety of FAA Airport Data and Information Portal (ADIP) system users.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with reporting and tracking Airport Data Information Portal (ADIP) issue resolutions for ADIP system tools to include: Airports GIS (AGIS), AMR (Airport Master Record/5010), Runway Safety Area (RSA), Modification of Standards (MOS), Runway Incursion Mitigation (RIM), Runway Airspace Management (RAM), and general user account/system access issues.
• Validate airport survey data content, provide troubleshooting for critical survey data errors, validate/support project requirements, and coordinate findings with the associated Airport Sponsors, Proponents, contractors/consultants, and FAA Regional or ADO designated managers.
• Interact daily with FAA airport management and technical field professionals to include: engineers, surveyors, contractors, airport sponsors/proponents, planners, regional FAA managers, State Aviation Authorities, software development specialists, technical writers, FAA AeroNav Services, FAA OE/AAA, and other associated airport-centric professionals.
• Coordinate with software development leads to provide input to functionality of current and future tools.
• Provide management with system metrics, issue trends and proposed options for resolutions.
• Plans, organizes, creates, evaluates, and updates a wide range of established and proposed end-user training materials for ADIP for use in potential classroom (in-house) and/or e-Learning (distance learning).

Number of Years Experience Required:

• 10+ years of field experience within an aviation, airport, or airport planning field, or in a FAA/Civilian Airport Management role.

Minimum Education and Certifications Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Aviation OR 10+ years of field experience as described above.

Technical Skills Required:

• In-depth knowledge of airport related FAA Advisory Circulars (AC) including:
• FAA AC-150/5300-13 - Airport Design,
• FAA AC 150/5300-17 - Standards for Using Remote Sensing Technologies in Airport Surveys, and
• FAA AC 150/5300-18 - General Guidance and Specifications for Submission of Aeronautical Surveys to NGS: Field Data Collection and Geographic Information System (GIS) Standards.
• Working knowledge of ground surveys (field observations), planimetric data gathering, stereo and orthometric imagery, and use the Airports GIS tool in ADIP.
• Working knowledge of airspace analysis, airport control surfaces, (14 CFR Part 77), obstacle identification surfaces and design (AC 150/5300-13 & -18), instrument flight procedures, aeronautical charts/publications, and obstacle collection/reporting requirements (AC-150/5300-18).
• Working knowledge of the submittal/coordination of FAA Form 7460-1, 7460-2, and FAA Form 7480-1.

Computer Skills:

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D/Map, ESRI ArcGIS, or MicroStation.
• Microsoft Office Suite of Products

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• U.S. Citizen or person with valid U.S. work visa who has lived in the U.S. for three (3) or more years.
• Ability to work multiple projects concurrently within deadlines while ensuring that complex information is conveyed in a clear, accurate, and concise manner under normal, and in crisis situations.
• Superior verbal and written communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and proactively with customers and program office members in a multi-vendor environment. Experience with working with FAA preferred.
• Solid interpersonal skills.
While performing the duties of this job, the individual is regularly required to sit, stand, talk, hear and use a computer/keyboard/mouse for several hours on a daily basis.

Candidates selected will be subject to a Government background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements.

CGH offers a comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, short- and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, commuter benefit, and flexible spending account. Other benefits include 401K, paid holidays, and Paid Time Off (PTO).

CGH is an Equal Opportunity Employer