Under general supervision and administrative direction is responsible to ensure continuity of operations for Tucson Airport Authority (TAA) at Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Ryan Airfield (RYN); and ensure that TUS and RYN are in compliance with 14 CFR Part 139 (Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Part 139) and other applicable federal regulations and safety standards, respectively; that the contents of TUS Airport Certification Manual (ACM), Airport Emergency Plan (AEP) and other required programs are updated, maintained and enforced; provide exceptional customer service to tenants, users and the public.

Position Requirements:  

Bachelor’s Degree; an aviation management degree is preferred; a minimum of three years of experience at a FAR Part 139 certificated commercial service airport (or military airport) and knowledge of 14 CFR Part 139 (FAR Part 139) is preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

      Knowledge of:

• FAR Part 139 and other federal, state and local laws, regulations, rules and ordinances related to airport and commercial aviation operations; worker safety including occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Practices and procedures, including FAR Part 139, Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF), ICS/NIMS, SMS, and emergency response and management. 
• Airport operations including airport security, federal certification requirements, aircraft firefighting and rescue policies, practices and procedures, and airfield maintenance processes and procedures.

      Skill in:

• Organization; oral, listening, and written communications; proof-reading; critical-thinking and multi-tasking.
• Taking initiative and being a self-starter. 
• Exercising effective airfield safety management and compliance.

Ability to:

Environmental Requirements

• Work in a high-noise environment and extreme weather.

Mental Requirements

• Effectively manage safety compliance in a complex airport operating environment.
• Acuity to understand FAA processes; listen to, comprehend, process and follow simultaneous instructions from Air Traffic Control (air and ground); spatial apperception skills are essential to comprehend operations on the ground and in the air.   
• Remain focused and decisive in stressful situations; use sound and effective judgment.
• Effectively manage emergency events and situations consistent with federal regulations, NIMS/ICS, and best practices.
• Perform tasks with a high degree of accuracy, attention to detail, with mature judgment; function in compelling, high stress, fast moving work surroundings, with deadlines and multiple projects.
• Take independent action relative to emergency operations and work problems requiring immediate solutions.  
• Interpret and analyze complex technical data and information for decision-making and reporting purposes, including decision-making in stressful situations.
• Research information and organize data in meaningful form, make sound judgments, draw accurate conclusions, and make appropriate recommendations.

Physical Requirements

• Communicate in English via telephone, radio, and cellular telephone, in a high noise environment, with sufficient clarity to be understood by others.
• Distinguish colors by a practical test in all lighting conditions of standard airport lighting system colors and Air Traffic Control Tower light-gun signals, and identify fuel grade color code markings, and actual samples of various fuels.
• Hear and understand through both ears, sounds coming through a radio, a standard telephone receiver, or other outside sound sources.
• Read, write, and speak the English language in an articulate, fluent manner.
• Lift up to 45 pounds occasionally.

General

• Work all shifts of a 24-hour per day period, including evenings/weekends/holidays, and be on-call.
• Be available 24/7/365 to respond to TUS or RYN in the event of an emergency.
• Establish and maintain effective and positive working relationships with department personnel, other TAA personnel, and outside agencies.
• Make effective training presentations.
• Exercise effective customer service and public relations practices and procedures.
• Understand that dissemination of information outside of job requirements is based on “need-to-know” and maintain discreet and professional sense of confidentiality due to sensitive nature of job functions. 
• Operate a computer, and any other computer software appropriate for assigned position.
• Improve job knowledge and work effectiveness through educational courses, training programs, work related seminars, and workshops; engage in self-improvement activities and training.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:    

• Valid Arizona Driver’s license. 
• Meet and maintain the ability to drive airport vehicles and obtain authorization to access the Non-Movement Area and Movement Area on the Air Operations Area (AOA).
• Must obtain and maintain access to the Security Identification Display Area (SIDA).
• Must successfully complete the National Incident Management System (NIMS) 100, 200, 700, 800 requirements and certification within the first year of employment. 
• AAAE Airport Certified Employee (A.C.E.) – Airside Operations certification is required within twelve (12) months of employment.
• As an employee, you are deemed to be essential personnel as part of TAA’s emergency response and must respond to airport incidents as requested/required.

About Tucson Airport Authority

The Tucson Airport Authority (TAA), formed in 1948, is dedicated to providing Tucsonans and visitors to Southern Arizona with excellence in aviation services and facilities, hallmarked by unparalleled safety, security and customer service. Running airports is our passion and we are great at it! Why join our team? Not only are we passionate about aerospace, TAA’s most valuable resource is our people. Come join a culture that encourages and celebrates diversity, creativity, growth and collaboration. TAA offers competitive salaries, benefit packages, Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension, and education reimbursement benefits to promote work-life balance and improve employee lives, both personally and professional. Apply today and join the TAA team!

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