POSITION: Operations Compliance Manager  

REPORTS TO: Deputy Chief Operating Officer (Deputy COO)

LOCATION: USVI Territory

AIRPORT: STT and STX

SUMMARY

The Compliance Manager is responsible for ensuring compliance with all relevant Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and local regulations. The Compliance Manager will work closely with various departments and external agencies and stakeholders to promote a culture of safety and ensure the airport meets or exceeds compliance standards. The Operations Compliance Manager coordinates operations activities in accordance with FAA requirements including Part 139, TSA including 49 CFR 1540/1542 and local regulations.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides oversight of airport operations and airport guidelines, policies and procedures for maintaining safe airfield including runways, taxiways, and apron
• Establishes performance goals, objectives and standards then evaluates the performance of the Operations team in accordance with the Operation Department’s Standard Operating Procedures.
• Continuously monitor skill levels and determine the training needs of operations personnel and airport partners including driver training in accordance with FAA and Avports’ policies and procedures. Coordinate training as needed.
• Collaborates with the Airport Emergency Response team to ensure compliance with the Airport Emergency Plan (AEP) and SMS in emergency situations.
• Conducts reviews and updates to ensure compliance with airside regulatory policies as outlined in the Airport Certification Manual (ACM), Wildlife Hazard Management Plan, Pavement Maintenance Management Plan, and other relevant documents as required, to ensure adherence to FAR Part 139 and other regulations.
• Conducts compliance reviews of the inspection program for both airside and landside areas, covering all aviation hazards such as FOD, wildlife, AOA incursions, unauthorized vehicle and pedestrian access, and disabled aircraft to ensure adherence to FAR Part 139 and other regulations.
• Works closely with airport operations, maintenance, and tenant organizations to ensure safety and compliance requirements are integrated into daily activities.
• Gathers reports from airport operational departments and implement a reporting system to the required stakeholders.
• Communicates operational challenges to management.
• Maintains contact with regulatory agencies and airport tenants including FAA/TSA Inspection officials.
• Ensures the airport always remains Part 139 Certification inspection
• Responds to all aircraft accidents/incidents, emergencies, inclement weather hazards, and any other irregular operations situations to ensure compliance with FAR 139 safety standards and specifications.
• Collaborates with the Environmental, Health and Safety Manager on reporting the activities and program compliance.
• Member of the Emergency Response.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Airport/Aviation Management, Safety Management, or related field.
• Five (5) years of airport operations, aviation safety management, quality control or regulatory compliance (preferably within the U.S.)
• Demonstrated experience in Part 139 airport
• AAAE M. or A.C.E. preferred or ability to obtain within one year of employment.
• Valid driver’s
• Successfully pass required background and driving record

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS:

• FAR Part 139, FAA Advisory Circulars, TSA TSR 1542, airport journals and regulations, weather and NOTAM terminology knowledge.
• Industry certification such as Certified Safety Professional or/and Quality Assurance is a plus.
• Familiarity with aviation risk management, safety audits, and incident investigation methodologies.
• General administrative, management, and public service operations:
• Oral communication and presentation skills;
• Written communication skills ensuring correct grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary;
• Read, analyze and interpret regulations;
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy;
• Effective, professional and positive interactions with difficult individuals;
• Understand and follow direction given;
• Meet schedules and deadlines;
• Ability to properly complete recordkeeping and data entry;
• Report preparation and distribution skills;
• Research and analytical skills;
• Decision-making and leadership skills;
• Detail-oriented and organization skills;
• Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills; and
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office Suite products to a proficient

 QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to negotiate viable solutions under a variety of
• Ability to generate complex

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple and complex, technical correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers (internal and external), customers and the general public.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle to feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT IN RETURN:

• Full-Time Salary Position
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• 401K with company match
• 19 Holiday, Paid Time Off, Sick Time
• Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Accidental Death
• Access to opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge with others across the organization
• Company culture of promotions from within, with a start-up atmosphere allowing for varied career development.

Avports is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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