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  City of San José
AIRPORT OPERATIONS MANAGER (3526)

CLASS PURPOSE
   Under general direction, performs work of considerable difficulty in managing, directing, planning and organizing all functions and responsibilities associated with the safe operation of the airport's Airside/Landside operations which includes all public/employee parking facilities including a six-level garage; ground transportation services; aircraft movement and non-movement areas; with oversight responsibility for coordination of emergency services, airport certification; commercial, corporate and general aviation airside activities; air terminal gate uses and supervision of all airside construction projects, including runways, taxiways and associated ramp/apron areas.  Performs related work as required.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESULTS (The position may not include all the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all the duties which may be performed.)

• Manages, directs, plans, organizes and coordinates the day-to-day airside/landside operations of the airport.

• Consults and provides direction to implement Airport System operational policies;

• Directs the preparation of daily inspection reports and log entries; analyzes and reviews operational and activity reports.

• Opens and closes airport to aircraft operations based upon conditions and safety issues.

• Coordinates the review and approval of construction projects and specifications as they apply to airside/landside operations.

• Assists in the preparation of ordinances for airfield rules and regulations, ground transportation, vehicular traffic and the operation of airport surface and garage parking facilities.

• Makes recommendations concerning parking management policies and procedures.

• Coordinates rescue and post-accident recovery operations.

• Enforces Federal, State, and local rules and regulations governing airport use.

• Establishes, directs, publishes and maintains standard operating procedures; directs the publication of rules and regulations governing the use of airport facilities; and ensures that air traffic and safety regulations are consistent with Federal standards.

• Acts as liaison between members of Federal agencies, air carriers, fixed base operators, airport users and the public relative to various phases of airport operations.

• Assists in the formulation of plans for airport and aviation development.

• Assists the Airport's legal consul in current matters relating to Federal, State and local law, which affect operating decisions, plans,

Typical End Results Include:  The effective and responsible management, supervision and coordination of safe and secure airport airside/landside operations.  The airport's compliance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations applicable to airport certification that assures the safe and efficient movement of aircraft passengers.  Adequate, current and effective emergency planning and preparation procedures.  An effective, efficient and revenue-enhancing ground transportation system.  

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
   An Airport Operations Manager is responsible for management of airside and/or landside functions and activities, reports directly to a Deputy Director of Aviation, sharing major responsibility for ensuring the effective management of the day-to-day operations of the airport.  This class differs from the lower class of Airport Operations Superintendent in that incumbents of the latter class have narrower responsibility areas for the various operations areas of the airport and receives supervision from the Airport Operations Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS
   Minimum Knowledges, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the operations and management of a major airport.

• Knowledge of the practices and procedures of all airside and landside activities and functions.

• Knowledge of financial practices relating to an airport operating budget.

• Knowledge of effective management, supervisory and negotiation principles and practices.

• Knowledge of aviation and airport industry standards, policies, practices, standards and rules.

• Ability to relate effectively with Federal agency employees, air carrier employees, private aircraft operators, fellow employees and the air traveling public.

• Ability to express oneself clearly, concisely and effectively, both orally and in writing.

Competency Knowledges, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of current and proposed legislation as it affects airports and air transportation in general, airport security and safety, and air carrier operations; and Federal Aviation Administration and Public Utilities Commission decisions and regulations.

• Ability to prepare and administer an airport's operating budget.

• Ability to analyze and evaluate problems, to make appropriate recommendations and to effect appropriate courses of action.

• Ability to establish and maintain systems, procedures and records designed to meet the complex demands of a variety of agencies.

Special Airport Requirement
      This Airport specific classification requires each candidate to satisfactorily complete a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) 10-year employment history verification which may include a criminal history records check prior to being considered for a position in this class.

Training and Experience:
   Any combination of training and experience equivalent to successful completion of advanced college coursework from an accredited college or university in Aviation Management, Business Administration, Public Administration or a closely related field and six years (6) of increasingly responsible professional analytical and management experience, including three (3) years of recent airport management experience at the level of an Airport Operations Superintendent.
   Possession of a valid State of California driver's license.

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