Aviation-Operations - Airport Operations Officer Trainee/I/II

Job Description Posted Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 6:00 AM GENERAL DESCRIPTION Under the immediate supervision of the Airport Operations Officer III and Division Manager – Airport Operations, responsible for training for and performing Aircraft Rescue Firefighting (ARFF) duties, assisting in the overall operation of airside, landside, and terminal areas on an assigned shift, including nights, weekends, and holidays. This position ensures compliance with 14 Code of Federal Regulations FAR Parts 77 and 139, CFR Part 1542, and all other applicable statutes, regulations, and requirements. SUPERVISION EXERCISED Airport Operations Officer Trainee and I exercise no direct supervision. Airport Operations Officer II – In the absence of more senior leadership, takes the lead and participates in Airport Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) operations, responding to all emergencies occurring within the confines of, and adjacent to, the Airport and other response areas as authorized by the Director of Transportation Services. IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES Identifies and anticipates operational, safety and security concerns by inspecting all areas of the airport, to include airside, landside, and terminal facilities to ensure compliance with 14 CFR - 139 and the Airport Certification Manual. Maintains satisfactory conditions of airside, landside, and terminal facilities by creating work orders, maintaining NOTAMs, and performing light maintenance duties such as changing lightbulbs, air filters, etc. Performs airside operations activities including, but not limited to: identifying, preventing, responding to and/or removing all hazards to aviation including FOD, wildlife, AOA incursions, unauthorized vehicles and pedestrian entry, and disabled aircraft. Inspects and maintains a record of all aeronautical areas including pavement, markings, lighting, safety areas, wildlife, construction, emergency equipment and fueling practices to comply with 14 CFR - 139 and NFP