MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Education and Experience:
•    Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Aviation Management, Aviation Science, Business Administration, or other relevant field combined with experience in airport operations or administration, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. 
•    Candidate must be able to pass required FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check in addition to pre-hire and random drug and alcohol screenings.
Licenses and Certifications: 

•    Necessary: Valid Driver’s License  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
•    Thorough working knowledge of FAR Part 139, Part TSR 1542 and all other federal, state and local rules, regulations, standards and requirements governing air traffic, commercial and general aviation, airport safety and security, airport and movement area operating and maintenance standards, and other relevant matters.
•    Thorough working knowledge of the practices and principles of airport administration, operations, security and airfield maintenance.
•    Comfortable communicating on radios with Air Traffic Control and other agencies
•    Working knowledge of building, grounds and airfield inspection practices and principles.
•    Working knowledge of word-processing, spreadsheet and data base applications software required to collect, compile, analyze and report data.
•    Good English language usage skills, including spelling, punctuation, grammar and construction.
•    Candidate has a “can-do” attitude and works well within a team and takes initiatives on new projects and take on new tasks.  
•    Must be willing and able to perform a breadth and variety of different airport duties and special projects
•    Ability to establish and maintain professional and effective working relationships with    Authority and other airport employees, representatives of other agencies and the public.
•    Ability to interact positively and professionally with tenants, contractors, subcontractor employees, passengers, cargo shippers, community representatives and members of the general public from widely diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
•    Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
•    Ability to multitask and prioritize scenarios.

Coordinates use of airport facilities be air carrier, air cargo, military and charter aircraft operators.

• Trains and tests airport employees on movement area operating procedures.
• Monitors and ensures safe vehicle operations on movement and non-movement areas.
• Perform fingerprinting duties to support badging program
• Assumes primary responsibility for wildlife control procedures and ensures compliance with the Authority’s Wildlife Hazard Management Plan and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Closes or places restrictions on airport operating areas to ensure operational safety.
• Position represents airport authority in absence of management
• Coordinates safety and security measures with airport tenants, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and state and county public safety and emergency response agencies.
• Issues notices to air missions (NOTAMs) to report all conditions that impact safe operations of aircraft and ensures that they are promptly communicated to the FAA, air carriers and other airport users.
• Assists in planning and coordinating use of facilities for dignitary visits and other special events.
• Enforces compliance with the airport rules and regulations and the airport security program.
• Performs other duties as assigned, with potential to perform ARFF firefighting duties

About Gulf Shores International Airport

The Gulf Shores International Airport is poised to make history by becoming a new commercial service airport in May, 2025 with scheduled flights on Allegiant. The airport is located on 838 acres of land approximately 2 miles north of the central business district of Gulf Shores, Alabama. The airport serves a diverse set of aviation needs for the coastal Alabama region including business, leisure, and military training. A vibrant community nestled on the stunning shores of the Gulf of Mexico, Gulf Shores offers so much more than your typical beach town experience. Sugar-white sandy beaches and an outdoor lifestyle partnered with an award-winning school system and a strong sense of community make this a place where the coastal lifestyle truly comes alive. Away from the beach, you’ll find popular attractions like the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, Waterville USA Waterpark & Amusement Park, and the OWA Parks & Resort in nearby Foley. Our community comes together for exciting local events like the Hangout Music Festival and National Shrimp Festival. And with plenty of shopping and dining options, you’ll always find something new to explore. Gulf Shores is a small town with a big beach that is waiting to welcome you home.

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