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Arkansas Department of Workforce Services Airport Operations Technician in Hot Springs, Arkansas
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JOB DESCRIPTION
City of Hot Springs, Arkansas
TITLE: Operations Technician
DEPARTMENT: Airport
PAY GRADE: 09
FLSA: Nonexempt
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
General Statement of Duties
Assists Operations Manager in the daily oversight of airport operations. Ensure airport remains in
compliance with FAR Part 139.
Supervision Received
Works under close to general supervision of an administrative superior.
Supervision Exercised
None.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all duties
which may be found in positions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
Conduct Part 139 and daily terminal inspections, document discrepancies and follow-up with appropriate
departments to insure timely completion. Conduct daily perimeter inspections for safety and security
compliance. Log discrepancies and issue work orders to insure timely completion.
Responds to and assists with all Airport emergencies and security issues, including aircraft alerts and
medical calls. Complete written reports on all emergencies. Maintain compliance with Federal Aviation
Administration regulations during an emergency and assist Incident Commander.
Maintain position of compliance with federal regulations as they relate to certification and security by
reviewing technical manuals and staying abreast of law changes. Assist with the updating of certification
and emergency manuals. Make recommendations for policy and procedural changes or additions and
communicate them to tenants and other airport departments.
Issue and cancel Notice to Airmen (NOTAMs). Maintain official NOTAMs records as per Part 139
requirements. Act as liaison with air carriers and fixed base operators for Foreign Object Debris (FOD)
control, bird hazards, and other operation problems.
Coordinate and monitor construction activities for compliance with all federal, state and airport safety and
security regulations and concerns.
Conducts airport familiarization tours and escorts maintenance personnel and dignitaries; mows, weed
eats and applies herbicide to turf areas; picks up trash/liter around assigned areas; answers telephone and
responds to inquiries, refers callers and/or takes messages; processes credit, charge and cash payments,
balances cash drawer and prepares related reports; cleans office and hangar areas; inspects, cleans and
replenishes supplies in restrooms; performs related work ad required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Working knowledge of applicable FAA Advisory Circulars, Federal Regulations, as well as
current environmental, safety, security, and human resource.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations
where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished
in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance
instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability
to speak effective before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers,
common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and
interpret bar graphs.
Typically requires basic proficiency - ability to enter data and write basic documents using MS
Office and/or software products.
Education and Experience
Prefer Bachelor\'s degree in Aviatio n Management, Business Administration or related field from
a four-year college or university; or two or more years related experience and/or training at a
small or medium hub Part 139 airport; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Substitution
None, except as authorized by the Airport Director.
Special Requirements
Valid Driver\'s License and clean driving record history is required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
(The physical demands described are representati