Louisville Regional Airport Authority is seeking a motivated individual to join our Airport Operations Team. Under the direction and leadership of the Operations Supervisors, the Operations Specialist II will be responsible for managing the use of airport facilities in accordance with established policies and procedures. Position assures continuous safety and security compliance with Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Parts 77 and 139, Transportation Security Regulation (TSR) Part 1542, LRAA Rules and Regulations, in addition to other applicable statutes, regulations, and requirements. Operations Specialist II will perform job functions that are required of an Operations Specialist I to include but not limited to: Periodic, daily, continuous airfield/facilities inspections, facilitation of Airport ID Media, along with the facilitation of training/testing for movement and non-movement areas. In the absence of a supervisor, will assist in the assignment and delegation of daily duties, escorts, and special events.
Position requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Airport or Aviation/Aerospace Management, Aviation/Aerospace Science, Business or Public Administration, or closely related field combined with a minimum of one (1) year of experience of Airport Operations experience and a Certified Member (CM) through the American Association of Airport Executives. Candidates must be available for night, holiday, weekend, rotating, or irregular shift assignments. Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe or other applicable software required.
About Louisville Regional Airport Authority
The Louisville Regional Airport Authority is an independent public agency governed by an eleven member Board of Directors composed of leading public officials and private citizens. The Authority is primarily responsible for:
- planning, constructing, and operating its airports (currently Louisville International Airport and Bowman Field) in a timely and cost effective manner;
- enhancing the quality and quantity of air service to Kentucky and Southern Indiana;
- cooperating with other agencies in economic development initiatives; and
-maintaining a close liaison with the surrounding community so as to be sensitive and responsive to the impact of airport operations on airport neighbors.
The Authority’s airports serve a large portion of Kentucky and southern Indiana by providing the people and businesses of this region entry into the international air
transportation system. As such, these airports are an integral and dynamic element in the economic welfare of the region. Operating for many years on a self-sustaining
basis, the Authority pursues its objectives by employing a professional staff and by working closely with the traveling public, various levels of govern...ment, the airlines, and a
variety of other groups whose goals are to serve the best interests of the community at large.
