Airfield Manager

USU Aviation Technology is seeking a candidate for a position that focuses upon Airfield Management in Price Utah. This position requires an individual who will oversee all aspects of managing the operations of the Carbon County Airfield including coordination with Carbon County officials (FAA Airport Manager) the Federal Aviation Administration airport maintenance personnel dispatching using airfield landing and navigational aids implementing airfield safety procedures inspections bird monitoring maintaining records and applying knowledge of weather information to safely and efficiently manage airfield addition this position will assist with managing the Fixed Base Operations (FBO) with other team members at the Carbon County Airport.

This is a 12-month full-time benefited position available immediately. The successful candidate for the position below will demonstrate experience in some aspects of airfield operations and the ability to work harmoniously with colleagues within and across departments the local county officials the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and will contribute to program development assessment and growth in the department.

Utah State University is seeking a candidate who has experience in the aviation industry with success in working at a General Aviation (GA) airport. Successful candidates will be able to work with the FAA state and county officials the university industry and college students.

Additional duties may include teaching assigned course topics within the Aviation Technology Department which may include but are not limited to: Airport Management Aviation Meteorology Crew Resource Management graduate and other aviation courses.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be the primary safety manager for the airport
• Ensure compliance with all regulations
• Manage day-to-day operations of airport
• Support transient aircraft operations
• Issue NOTAMS and other notices about the airport

This is a full-time position and may include the following:

• Oversee the daily activities at airport
• Ensure all required regulations are followed
• Monitor and implement safety and security of airfield
• Liaison for Carbon County with industry airline officials as well as the public
• Manage FBO operations for Carbon County Airport
• Oversee aviation refueling operations
• Operational knowledge of required equipment related to airfield operations
• Business operations at the Carbon County Airfield require Monday Saturday schedule availability with specific scheduling coordinated bythe on-site USU Aviation team.

Other activities may include depending upon credentials and abilities:

• Teach 1-2 courses per semester in Aviation Technology
• Assist with career student advising and student club activities
• Assist in student recruitment and retention alumni and industry relations program marketing/public relations and other program needs
• Service to include committee work in support of departmental college university and professional society activities
• Work with the extension activities of the Aggie Drone Academy
• Supervise line operators as part of the FBO operations
• Manage hangar usage tiedowns ramp allocation and transient aircraft

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in aviation management business administration or related field
• Three (3) years of aviation management/operations experience and knowledge of FAA regulations
• Excellent oral and written communicationskills
• Excellent computer skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Aviation Manager (CAM) Program or similar
• Masters Degree in a related field
• Safety Management System experience
• Airport Security experience
• Post-secondary teaching experience

Along with the online application please attach:

1. Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under Resume/CV
2. Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile
3. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application. Please describe your qualifications for the position in your Cover Letter.
4. Unofficial Transcripts to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under Documents 1-10
5. Employment History to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under Documents 1-10

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants but not necessarily occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

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