Starting salary $21.64/hr, CSEA union position Grade 14 (Starting position as Trainee) Pay increased to Grade 15 $22.64/hr with completion of trainee requirements. Overtime, paid holidays, and time off accrue immediately. Full benefits and NYS retirement available immediately, flight benefits also available
Preferred Education:
4 Year Degree
Airport Operations Specialist is a dynamic and challenging position that begins as a Trainee. Under the supervision of the Deputy Commissioner of Aviation, they have general oversight of the Airport. An individual assigned to this position has rotating shift responsibility and learns to monitor and control airport use and to respond to real or potential emergency situations. Work follows closely prescribed Federal, State and local laws and regulations, though considerable initiative may be required in unusual situations. Assistance for difficult or unusual situations will be provided by senior airport employees. Work is reviewed through training exercises, conferences and analysis of reports. Assists with Airline Operations. General knowledge of FAR Part 139 Airports, ARFF Index B Airports, and snow removal procedures suggested. At BGM, the Operations Specialist position is challenging and rewarding that affords new experiences and situations daily. Applications accepted until filled. Job applications can be found at https://www.gobroomecounty.com/jobs/airport-operations-specialist-trainee
A) Completion of at least 60 semester credit hours at a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university in aviation management, aeronautical studies, fire protection technology or related field and one year of experience in airport operations; OR
Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma, one year of airport operations and EITHER:
Two years of airport operations experience at an airport with scheduled air service; OR
Two years of Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting experience at an airport with scheduled air service; OR
Two years of aviation experience as a member of the U.S. military; OR
4) One year of airport operations or Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting experience at an airport with scheduled air service AND one year of paid or volunteer firefighting experience in an organized fire company which shall have included the use of chemical firefighting agents; OR
C) An equivalent combination of training and experience as indicated by the limits of A) and B) above.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AT TIME OF APPOINTMENT FOR THE OPERATIONS POSITION (SPECIALIST WILL OBTAIN THESE THROUGHOUT THIER TRAINING):
1) Possession of a NYS Basic Emergency Medical Technician Certificate, and
Completion of the Airport Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) requirements or NYS Basic Firefighter Training Course, and
Possession of the appropriate level Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
The Greater Binghamton Airport is owned by Broome County Government and operated under the Department of Aviation. It is a Primary Commercial Service Airport with Delta Air Lines as the service provider. BGM boasts a diverse general aviation tenant base, one Fixed Based Operator, two flight school operators, and a 300 acre land development portfolio.
