Montgomery City County Personnel

This position directs the day-to-day activities of all operation functions of the Airport Authority. Coordinates related activities with all tenants, federal, state, local agencies and other related aviation user groups. Requires excellent communication (written and verbal), analytical and problem-solving skills. Assures continuous safety and security compliance with Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Parts 77 and 139, Transportation Security Regulation (TSR) Part 1542, in addition to all other applicable statutes, regulations, and requirements. Duties include periodic, daily, and continuous airfield and facilities inspections for unsafe or non-compliant conditions; actively monitoring two-way radio communication amongst airport staff, security access control, CCTV systems, flight operations statuses, weather, work order requests, and local air traffic (ATC) radio communications; issuing airport ID media and providing fingerprinting services; coordinating and monitoring airport construction activities; providing high levels of customer service in responding to questions and inquiries from the public, airport stakeholders, and/or governmental regulatory agencies; perform simple mechanical and maintenance repairs and/or troubleshooting. This position reports and is given general directions from the Facilities, Operations, and Maintenance Manager.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Airport or Aviation/Aerospace Management, Aviation/Aerospace Science, Business or Public Administration, or closely related field and three (3) years of FAR Part 139 experience at a small hub or larger.  Qualifying education, training and experience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job will be considered.

NOTE: Certified Member (CM) designation, experience with a Fixed Base Operator (FBO), airline, air cargo carrier, airfield maintenance, and/or airport emergency services, and possession of a Private Pilot Certificate or Airport Security Coordinator (ASC) Certification is desirable.

CM accreditation is required within six (6) months after hire. Applicant must meet necessary requirements to obtain and maintain unescorted access to the Security Identification Display Area (SIDA). Applicant must have a valid Alabama Driver’s License. Must be willing to work rotating shifts that may include, nights, weekends and holidays. Must pass drug screen and subsequent drug screen tests.