• Ensure smooth and safe airport operations by coordinating with department, enforcing regulations, and managing personnel and equipment.
• Coordinate aircraft parking and gate usage
• Coordinate airport emergency operations with tenants, FAA, TSA, military, aircraft rescue, and firefighting personnel.
• Implement NIMS/ICS during all emergencies in an incident command role
• Responding to inquiries from the public, airport tenants, airlines, and regulatory agencies
• Evaluate airfield conditions during inclement weather
• Coordinate winter weather operations; issue (NOTAMs); and track changes in airport operational status
• Notify the Airport's maintenance sections of priority ground and terminal maintenance/repair requirements
• Receive/respond to concerns of the traveling public on matters relating to parking, traffic congestion, ground transportation, and terminal conditions
• Coordinate/investigate/respond to security violations in accordance with the Airport's security plan
• Participate in the development/revision of the airport security and operations procedures for the Airport

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

Knowledge of:

• Airport operations, airfield maintenance, TSA regulations, FAA regulations, and the Airport Security Program.
• Principles and practices of aviation program development and implementation
• Federal, State, and Local laws
• City practices, policies, and procedures.
• Standard office technology
• Radio communication procedures
• Phonetic alphabet and aviation terminology 

Ability to: 

• Demonstrate strong communication and leadership
• Demonstrate effective timely judgement
• Quickly recognize and analyze irregular events
• Work with frequent interruptions and changes in priority
• Stay informed of airport operational, safety, and security issues
• Manage emergencies and stay calm under pressure
• Coordinate and direct airfield operations activities
• Recommend and implement goals and objectives for providing airfield services
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public
• Obtain and maintain airfield driving movement & non-movement privileges

Minimum Qualifications:

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade (high school diploma or GED)
• Three years of full-time airport operations, airport management, or related experience
• Possess, or obtain upon hire and maintain, a valid, non-probationary Colorado driver's license not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges

Preferred Qualifications:

• Possess or willing to obtain AAAE Ace Security Certification within in 12-months of hire
• Possess or willing to obtain FEMA ICS (Incident Command System) courses to include IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, and IS-800 certifications with in 12-months of hire

Applications are due by April 17, 2025.

About Colorado Springs Airport

The Colorado Springs Airport (COS) is a city-owned, public-use commercial airport located in the heart of Colorado. COS is the primary-use airport for the Pikes Peak Region and Southern Colorado. The 3-runway airport is the second largest in the state. Designated as a small hub airport, the 12-gate terminal facility has scheduled air service on 6 airlines.

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