Airfield Supervisor

Job Description

Summary:

The Airfield Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of airfield maintenance activities for Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) 14 CFR Part 139certificated facilities and supports general aviation airfield technicians, ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. This position provides direct field oversight of Airfield Technicians, supports snow and ice control operations, conducts inspections, and ensures that airfield conditions, equipment, and work practices meet FAA safety and operational standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Other duties may be assigned; the essential duties and responsibilities include the following:

· Supervise, assist, and work alongside Airfield Technicians and General Aviation Airfield Technicians engaged in routine and non-routine airfield maintenance activities within parameters established by management.

· As directed by management, review work completed for compliance with 14 CFR Part 139

· Assist department management with planning, assigning, and monitoring daily work activities, ensuring tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with established standards.

· Provide field-level oversight of snow and ice control operations, including equipment staging, staffing assignments, radio communications, and coordination with operations and contractors, as directed by management.

· Assist in assigning roles, leads, and shift changes, at the request of management and as necessary during snow operations.

· Coach Airfield Technicians on safe equipment operation, airfield driving rules, radio procedures, and 14 CFR Part 139 compliance requirements.

· Review maintenance and repair work performed by in-house staff and contractors to verify compliance with specifications, safety requirements, and FAA standards.

· Assist with requisitioning supplies, materials, and equipment necessary to support airfield maintenance and snow operations.

· Assist with development of work plans and proactive scheduling of materials procurement and maintenance activities

· Coordinate with automotive supervisor to ensure airfield vehicles and equipment are properly maintained, inspected, fueled, and ready for operational use.

· Maintain accurate records related to inspections, work activities, equipment usage, and operational issues as required for regulatory compliance and internal reporting.

· Review daily 14 CFR Part 139inspections from the Operations department and raise priority maintenance items to management

· Actively promote a culture of safety, accountability, and regulatory compliance consistent with FAA expectations and airport policies.

· Other related duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

· Supervises and provides work direction to Airfield Technicians as delegated by management.

· Assigns tasks, observes work performance, and reports observations to management, and ensures adherence to safety procedures and standard operating practices as directed by management.

· Coordinates snow removal activities and oversees snow removal contractors within established Snow and Ice Control Plan and as directed by management.

· Receives general direction from management regarding priorities, schedules, and operational objectives.

· This position does not have independent authority to impose discipline and does not issue disciplinary action.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

· Thorough knowledge of 14 CFR Part 139requirements and airfield maintenance practices at a certificated airport.

· Thorough knowledge of airfield safety areas, movement area operations, and airside communications protocols.

· Demonstrated ability to supervise personnel in a safety-critical, regulated environment.

· Skill in operating and overseeing the operation of medium and heavy motorized equipment used in airfield and snow operations.

· Ability to identify safety hazards, operational deficiencies, and compliance issues and take appropriate corrective action.

· Ability to communicate clearly and effectively via two-way radio and aircraft radio in a towered airport environment.

· Ability to write reports and communicate information via word, excel, and email formats.

· Must pass a required background check for security credentials which must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.

· Ability to obtain within 3 months from hire and maintain Movement Area authorization as a condition of continued employment .

Education/Experience:

· High school diploma or GED required.

· Experience gained through employment in a supervisory or lead role involving airfield maintenance, ground maintenance, or snow and ice control operations at a 14 CFR Part 139 certificated airport preferred.

· Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

· Must possess a valid operator’s license issued in conformance to the requirements of the Rhode Island Registry of Motor Vehicles to operate the above-described equipment and must be maintained as a condition of continued employment;

· Possession of a valid Class B CDL is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained as a condition of continued employment Possession of a Hoisting Engineering License and/or Class A CDL is preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

· Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds from the ground to waist level;

· Must be able to work at moderate heights and on a ladder required; and

· Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

· Primarily work is performed outdoors in all seasons and weather conditions;

· Work in close vicinity to aircraft, on and around runways and taxiways;

· Required to ride and/or drive trucks and utility vehicles in the performance of work and to get from one job to the next;

· Must communicate on two-way and aircraft radios; and

· Must maintain constant safety and security vigilance.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

The Rhode Island Airport Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the

workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Rhode Island Airport Corporation makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

This organization welcomes and encourages applications from minorities, veterans, and persons with physical and mental disabilities, and will reasonably accommodate the needs of those persons in the application process.

The decision to grant a reasonable accommodation request will be made on a case-by-case basis.