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Under general direction, this position is responsible for providing vision, planning, leadership, strategic direction, and oversight of terminal operations, landside operations, resource management, and international operations at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). This position is responsible for the continual safety, sustainability, efficiency, and continuity of maintenance. |
| Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: |
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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.
- Partners with leaders with Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Customs & Border Protection (CBP), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), airlines Station Managers, Airline Association Committee (AAC), FBI, and all law enforcement.
- Directs airport operations to ensure compliance with Federal aviation regulations, policies, and procedures and delivery of quality customer and operational services.
- Provides oversight for aircraft gate scheduling, Airport Communications Center, Airport Duty Managers, terminal facilities enhancements, International Arrivals processing, Security Checkpoint queue management, and quality assurance.
- Makes recommendations on construction, alterations, and maintenance activities at airport facilities.
- Directs actions and resources to resolve emergencies, significant weather events, and other irregular operation.
- 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.
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| Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: |
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Responsible for the full range of management and supervisory activities: selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.
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| Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: |
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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 and 49 CFR Part 1452 to manage airport operations to maintain compliance.
- Knowledge of terminal and other facilities within the airport and of aircraft types, size, seating capacity, evacuation routes, etc. to manage operations and emergency events.
- Knowledge of airport operations sufficient to be able to direct, manage, and control field operations.
- Knowledge of the National Incident Management Systems to work with other agencies and departments during all airport emergencies.
- Knowledge of safety and security practices to coordinate and provide security.
- Knowledge of the simultaneous use of several radio frequencies sufficient to be able to provide and receive information from airport, FAA, airline, and other personnel.
- Knowledge of management principles related to municipal project or 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 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, tenant; 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.
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| Minimum Qualifications: |
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- Graduation with Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Aviation Management, Engineering, Public or Business Administration, or a field related 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 supervisory or management capacity.
- Any combination of education and/or work experience will substitute for the minimum qualifications.
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| Licenses and Certifications Required: |
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Valid State of Texas Class “C” Driver License.
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