This is administrative and operational work assisting a higher level operations officer in monitoring airfield, terminal and landside activities on an assigned shift at a large hub international airport. Employees in this class participate in monitoring airfield, terminal, landside operations, security, safety, ground transportation, and other activities related to the welfare of passengers, airlines, tenants and the general public. Work includes conducting analyses of operations policies, procedures and activities. This is shift work and employees are required to work weekends and holidays. Work is performed under the supervision of an administrative superior.

ALLOCATING FACTORS:
(The following conditions must be met for a position to be approved for this class.)

1. Positions must be located in the Operations Section of the Division of Aviation.

2. Employees must monitor landside or airside operational activities.

• Inspects airfield facilities, including grounds, runways, fending, taxiways, aircraft aprons, gate assignments, and service roadways to assure safety, security, and efficiency of operations and the expeditious flow of aircraft; monitors airfield activities during assigned shift; arranges escort and/or performs duties for persons using airfield.
• Inspects terminal buildings and associated areas such as loading bridges, aircraft parking areas and baggage claim facilities; monitors terminal and grounds conditions to ensure public safety and security of the airport physical plant; monitors the activities of ground transportation providers to ensure compliance with regulations and procedures.
• Participates in preparing and revising standard and emergency operational procedures; conducts analyses of airport operational policies, procedures and activities; prepares detailed reports and makes recommendations based on findings.
• Attends meetings with FAA, tenants, and airport personnel held to discuss operations, security and safety issues; meets with departmental engineering staff to discuss the coordination of operational activities during the construction and/or renovation of airport facilities.
• Issues notices to airmen (NOTAMS) and airport advisories concerning field conditions.
• Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• the principles and practices of airport operations and management.
• local, state and federal rules and regulations governing the use and operation of airports.
• airport building maintenance practices.
• current developments in the field of airport operations and management.

ABILITY TO:

• learn the techniques of planning and coordinating the diverse activities required to maintain the proper standard of airport operations.
• participate in the inspection of airside and landside facilities to ensure efficiency of operations and compliance with regulations and procedures.
• analyze and evaluate airport operational procedures, policies and problems.
• develop and revise standard and emergency operational procedures.
• prepare and interpret a variety of reports.
• present ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and officials of other government agencies.

EDUCATION

• Completion of a bachelor's degree program at an accredited college or university with major course work in aviation management.
• One year of administrative experience at the trainee level in airport operations or administration at a hub airport serving scheduled air carriers.

PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND/OR CERTIFICATES

• Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during tenure of employment as an Airport Assistant Operations Officer.

PAY RANGE: EP13
Class Established:
  CSC - 1/1992 ; Ad Board - 2/1992

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