Career Opportunity
Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority

Job Title: Operations Duty Manager (Exempt)
Department: Operations & Public Safety
Deadline to Apply: Open Until Filled
Annual Rate: $86,419.33 – $96,021.48
Job Number: 2024-03-18 OPDM

About the Job
Responsible for performing tasks related to the daily operations of Memphis International Airport
and for FAR Part 139-compliance on an assigned shift. Responsible for coordination of security and
maintenance matters after normal work hours, weekends, and holidays. Serves as a Duty Manager in
the absence of senior management.

Responsibilities
1. Acts as a representative of Airport Management in the absence of senior staff members.

2. Works cooperatively with Supervising Authority in the preparation and maintenance of the Airport
Certification Manual, Emergency Plan, Terminal Evacuation Plan, and other Part 139 required
documents.

3. Maintains a working knowledge of FAR Part 139 and other federal aviation regulations pertaining
to airfield safety. Works cooperatively with other departments to ensure compliance with
applicable aviation, safety, and security regulations.

4. Implements emergency plan and coordinates all operations until relieved by senior staff.

5. Represents Airport Management at international arrivals requiring Customs Border Patrol
clearance.

6. Drives a vehicle and performs daily inspections of the runways, taxiways, ramps, and other
airfield areas. Makes periodic visual inspections of facilities, and construction areas.
Occasionally sets up and operates towed equipment, including emergency trailers, runway closure
X’s, and FOD-removal equipment. Uses manual dexterity to operate portable radios used to verbally
communicate with Air Traffic Control, supervisors, tenants, and other airport partners.

7. Uses written communication to maintain records of significant events and pertinent matters.
Reports matters to Airport Management or tenants as needed.

8. Utilizes the NOTAM system to communicate accurate information about the airfield. Responsible
for communication between Airport and FAA relative to airfield operating conditions.

9. Coordinates Security, Maintenance, and Communications Center functions with appropriate
personnel to maintain continuity of work assignments. Uses written and verbal communication to
assign job duties.

10. Coordinates appropriate action upon written and verbal requests from tenants, concessionaires,
and governmental agencies.

11. Uses written, verbal, and electronic communication methods to keep stakeholders and senior
staff members informed of all important situations in a timely manner.

12. Receives comments, suggestions, and complaints from passengers and visitors and assists them
when possible.

13. Uses normal attention with periods of high concentration intermittently. Works in an office
environment and outdoor environments with exposure to all weather conditions.

Requirements

EDUCATION – Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management, Business Administration, Public
Administration, related discipline, or equivalent combination of experience and training.

EXPERIENCE – Three (3) years’ experience in an airport environment at a small-, medium-, or
large-hub airport.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES – Knowledge of emergency planning, airport operations, airport
security, FAR parts 139 and 77, and TSAR Parts 1540 and 1542.

How to Apply

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