Operations Specialist

Start your aviation management career at an airport that experiences every aspect of aviation: airline, corporate, GA, cargo, and military. At Peoria International and Mt. Hawley, you'll join the team at a record setting, growing airport. This position ensures regulatory compliance for airport operations and security; conducts safety, security inspections; coordinates with police, ARFF and other emergency personnel during incidents; conducts SIDA and FAR139 required training for tenants and employees; coordinates and assists with snow removal operations. The position requires a bachelor's degree in Aviation Management or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. Starts at $22.00 per hour working four 10 hour shifts.

Pay: $22.00 per hour

Benefits: Flexible spending account Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan

Schedule: 10 hour shift

License/Certification: Driver's License

Shift availability: Day Second Night

Work Location: In person

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Completion of a bachelor’s degree with major course work in airport management, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Some flight training considered beneficial. Knowledge: Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of airport operations and management; local, state and federal rules and regulations governing airports; current issues and developments in airport industry; airport maintenance. Skills and abilities: ability to apply good judgment in emergency situations; ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively to determine and implement a proper course of action; ability to speak and write effectively and communicate clearly on the telephone and two-way radio; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with airport employees, representatives of other agencies and the general public; must possess or be able to obtain a valid Illinois drivers’ license. Successful candidate must be able to pass a pre-employment offer physical examination and drug screen; ability to pass a background check.