Airport Operations Coordinator

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AIRPORT OPERATIONS COORDINATOR - Aviation & Transportation Department Portland International Jetport -

- Sign on bonus \$1,500 and relocation \$2,500 available -

Under the direction of the Airport Operations Manager, the Operations Coordinator provides centralized security and communications oversight for the airport while working in the 24/7/365 Airport Operations Center. The primary duties of this position include monitoring surveillance video, access control, alarms, mass notification systems, weather-related equipment, phones, and radios. Airport Operations Coordinators assist with terminal inspections, TSA & FAA inspections, aircraft gate assignments, irregular operations, tests and audits as well as assisting airport management on matters involving safety, security, and customer service. Acting as Trusted Agents, Airport Operations Coordinators are responsible for viewing, recording, and processing background checks for airport badge holders.

Airport Operations Coordinators work holidays, rotating shifts, and are subject to mandatory overtime call-ins. All employment candidates must possess a working knowledge of FAA and TSA rules and regulations. MS Office Suite and Google Workspace competency, excellent organizational and communication (written and verbal) skills, as well as the willingness to always go above and beyond providing exceptional customer service to both internal and external customers (airport tenants, the general public, and City, State and Federal agencies) are also required.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate proficiency in airfield driving and FAA Part 139 inspection criteria upon completion of a six-month probationary period. Candidates must be able to pass all local and federal background investigations, specifically, TSA Regulation 49 CFR, Part 1542 as published in the Federal Registrar, possess a valid U.S. State Drivers License, or the ability to obtain one subject to employment. Additional consideration will be given to candidates who possess a Bachelors Degree in Airport Management or comparable airport-related experience, experience at a commercial non-hub or larger airport in the fields of Airport Operations, Airport Security, or other applicable experience. Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check.

This is a Pro-Tech Union position, Grade 5 Pay range starting at \$993.20 per week (40 hours).

Maine Department of Commerce provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.