Airport Operations Agent

Job Description:

Airport Operations Agent

Description

Summary

Minimum Starting Salary: $18.00 per hour
Overnight position

The City of Waco Seeks:
Are you ready to take your career to new heights? Join our dedicated team as an Airport Operations Agent, where you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the safety, security, and efficiency of our airport facilities overnight. In this dynamic position, you'll patrol and inspect airport property, monitor equipment and infrastructure, and be the eyes and ears of our operations. Your keen observation skills will help identify unusual activities, and your swift actions will keep our airport running smoothly.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required:

• H.S. Diploma or GED equivalent
• Valid Driver's License

Preferred

• 1 year of experience in operations, security, or facility management.

Job Summary
Under general direction of the Airport Operations Manager, this position monitors overnight operations at the Waco Regional Airport (WRA) and inspects all facilities and grounds to maintain compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Part 139, Transportation Security Regulations (TSR) Part 1542, City of Waco Ordinances and all other applicable local, state, and federal regulations. Position acts as a representative of the Aviation Department and provides assistance as required to ensure the safety and security of all airport users.

Essential Functions:

• Patrols, inspects, and monitors WRA facilities, equipment and grounds; verifies effective security of airport property and premises and proper working order of equipment and infrastructure; looks for unusual and suspicious activities and persons.
• Conducts Airfield inspections consisting of all paved surfaces available for aircraft to taxi, takeoff, and land on. Issues work orders and/or NOTAMs (Notice to Air Mission) as required.
• Opens, closes and secures buildings and facilities; assists stakeholders, tenants, and guests as needed.
• Utilizes a work order system to report and monitor discrepancies.
• Responds to various types of emergency situations and coordinates with first responders until relieved by Airport Management.
• May be required to respond afterhours, including holidays and weekends, in the event of a departmental or City-wide emergency.
• Communicate with multiple agencies using various forms of communication including written, verbal, and radio based communication.

The City of Waco offers a complete benefits package for eligible employees including; health, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, long term and short term disability, retirement, deferred compensation plans, holidays, vacation, sick leave, credit union and savings bonds.

To learn more about the benefits offered, visit our Benefits page.

Why Work For Waco:

• Meaningful and challenging work
• Make a difference and improve communities
• Competitive Salary and Benefits
  • Full Range of Benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
  • Mandatory TMRS Retirement Plan with a 2:1 City Match
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance
  • Longevity Pay
  • And More!

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