Airport Engineer jobs in Mississippi

Jackson Municipal Airport Authority’s mission is to connect Jackson to the world, and the world to Jackson. If you’d like to see your career take flight and help us deliver on this mission, apply with us today! If you land a position with JMAA, there are abundant benefits you may be eligible for including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, generous time off benefits, a rich retirement program and more! JMAA encourages the development of its team members and has an education reimbursement program too. If you have the skills to successfully fill one of our open positions, we would love to speak with you!

JMAA is currently looking for qualified candidates to fill the role of Airport Operations Coordinator.

What traits do we seek? Successful candidates will…

• Demonstrate excellent leadership skills for the administrative and operational airside and

landsite staff and processes.

• Shine at providing excellent customer service, a high level of concern for public safety, communicating effectively, building relationships, and resolving conflicts while demonstrating high ethical standards.
• Display strong initiative while being attentive to details and compliance focused.
• Have an associate degree or equivalent in aviation management, public administration, or related field is required.
• Have three years of experience of aviation operations experience is required.
• Possess, or be able to obtain, Airport Security Coordinator (ASC) certification and security clearance.
• Have a valid Mississippi driver’s license with a class B endorsement and ability to receive authorization to drive insecured areas.

What Do You Get to Do? You will…

• Performs daily airport self-inspections of major areas, including runway, taxiway, ramps, aircraft, refueling
• facilities, paved areas, safety areas, marking and lighting, security fencing, and wildlife activity specific to the
• airport. Prepares and presents oral and written reports, as they relate to FAA FAR Parts 139 and 77 operations
• specific to the airport.
• Assists in safety inspections during construction; assists in repair and maintenance activities; investigates
• accidents, prepares reports, and monitors vehicle and equipment traversing on or about the Airport
• Operations Areas.
• Coordinates the issuance and cancellation of NOTAMS (Notices to Airmen), and other airfield safety and
• operations notification requirements.
• Monitors deviations from federal, state, and airport operating rules and regulations; and takes corrective actions under the guidance of the Aviation Operations Manager.
• Assists the Airport Operations Supervisor with maintaining and implementing the Airport Certification Manual,
• Airport Emergency Plan, and Airport Security Program.
• Coordinates the JAN airfield drivers training program to include ground vehicle training, movement areas
• procedure training, and vehicle operator's communication training with other departments, tenants, contractors, and outside agencies.
• Maintains contact with citizens and tenants regarding potential operational problems and preserves good relationships with the general public and airport tenants.
• Responds to accident scenes and emergencies and serves as an Incident Commander within the Unified Command structure for declared emergencies.
• Supervises airport operations shifts and special assignments in support of, and independently in the absence of the Airport Operations Supervisor in an effort to ensure safe and effective airside and landside operations.
• Monitors tenant lease compliance, monitors-for-hire operations in compliance with JMAA ground transportation rules and regulations, and coordinates enforcement of airport rules both land and airside.
• Assists Airport Operations Supervisor in the enforcement of security operations rules, regulations, and policies for JMAA terminals and airfields to include tenant facilities and operations and general terminal public safety activities.
• Contributes to the development and training of division personnel and serves in leadership or teaching roles as required. Assists with training documentation and files.
• Investigates and reports to management and regulatory agencies as required regarding complaints and disrupted airport operations, including but not limited to unscheduled plane arrivals and aircraft incidents.
• Exercises limited authority to stop unsafe actions or conditions by tenants, employees, or the general public in violation of safety or security regulations and corrects hazardous conditions.
• Enforces JMAA Ramp Safety manual and Safety Management System

If you are up for this amazing career opportunity where the sky is the limit, send your resume to recruiter@jmaa.com and be sure to include “Airport Operations Coordinator” in the subject line. We welcome you to learn more about us at jmaa.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000.00 - $42,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person