Airport Operations Agent

The City of Sugar Land is seeking a full-timeAirport Operations Agentat the Sugar Land Regional Airport.

Why Should You Join Our Team?
Our trailblazing culture focuses on our employees, our citizens and the services we provide to our community. We are a data-driven and innovative full-service municipality located approximately 20 miles southwest of downtown Houston that invests in our team and offers real opportunities for career growth.We pay our Airport Operations Agenta starting salary of $28.21 per hour depending on your qualifications and experience.We also offer great benefits and perks available on your first day of employment, including: City-subsidized health benefits; life and disability insurance; a variety of voluntary benefits; a robust pension plan with TMRS to set you up for a fulfilling retirement; a down-to-earth casual environment and dress code; and a positive team-oriented culture stemming from a long-term commitment to innovation and inclusion.

Benefits At-A-Glance:

• City-subsidized Medical and Dental Insurance with a variety of plan options;
• City-paid Basic Life Insurance @ 1x your annual salary and Long-term Disability;
• Voluntary Vision, Supplemental Life Coverage (for you and your family), Aflac indemnity plans such as Accident, Cancer, Hospitalization and Critical Illness, Short Term Disability and pre-paid legal benefits through Legal Shield;
• 9 paid holidays and up to 3 floating holidays to use at your discretion;
• A generous vacation package with accruals starting on day 1;
• Paid sick leave;
• Paid Parental Leave;
• A robust pension plan with TMRS includes your 7% contribution with 2:1 match by the City;
• You won’t contribute to Social Security, but you can further your retirement income by contributing to a Deferred Compensation (457b) plan;
• Longevity pay for each month of service after your first 13 months of employment;
• On-site Wellness facilities and programming (mind, body spirit & financial preparedness); and
• Access to multiple mental health benefits and resources, including a robust EAP…

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Our City Mission:WE ARE TRAILBLAZERS!Relentless in Our Pursuit of Good so that Our Employees, Residents, and Businesses Can Enjoy a Life Better than They Can Even Imagine.

Our Employee Values:Our values ignite passion, drive, and a sense of purpose, fostering a thriving and successful organizational culture!

Bold: We encourage each other to be bold in our ideas, decisions, and actions. We embrace innovation and take risks to drive progress.

Loyal: We are loyal to each other, the City and our Mission and Vision. We support each other to foster a cohesive and collaborative work environment. We celebrate our successes and address the challenges facing us, together.

Adaptable: We are resilient because we adapt to changing landscapes and market dynamics. We are flexible and understand the need for work-life balance. We embrace new technologies and evolving trends.

Zealous: We are committed to excellence in all endeavors. We encourage each other to strive for the highest standards of public service, quality, and performance. We hold ourselves, and each other, accountable for our words and actions.

Empowered: We are empowered with the necessary resources, opportunities, and responsibilities to excel in our roles. We seek out opportunities for development and growth, and help others do the same. We are inclusive, we embrace our differences and recognize the strength that comes from different perspectives and experiences.

We are TrailBLAZErs!

About the City of Sugar Land
The City of Sugar Land, a municipality with a population of 111,026, provides the highest quality of affordable services to meet the needs of its residents. And our citizens agree—themost recent Citizen Satisfaction Survey told us that 95% of our residents love calling Sugar Land home and 10% say that nothing would make their lives better than it already is, but we look to the future and work hard to make our community and the world better than we can even imagine.

We have an informal work environment but are serious about what we do. We believe that happy, diverse and talented employees add value to the City. We do our best to hire friendly, professional people who work hard and play well with others. We also promote a healthy work-life balance and personal development.

TheAirport Operations Agentwill provide assistance in the coordination of aeronautical activities and operations at the Sugar Land Regional Airport.

• Inspect airport operation/movement areas including airport runway and taxiway system, airport lighting and airport navigational aids (NAVAIDs). Shall be responsible to ensure that all pavement areas, lighting systems and equipment are working and in compliance with FAA regulations. Must also maintain all required inspections and reports.
• Responsible for enforcing the policies and procedures in the Airport’s Emergency Response Plan, Hurricane Plan, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SW3P), Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plan (SPCC), Pavement Management Plan (PMP), and any other plan assigned by Airport Management.
• Respond to airport emergencies and assist in emergency operations as needed. Will notify the proper authority of emergency situations and will respond as the authority or situation requires. Shall assist in the airport’s investigation of any aircraft accidents, incidents, or movement area incursions with other Operations personnel.
• Must be able to perform required work and seek out opportunities to finish tasks or projects.
• Assist in public relations by telephone, e-mail, tenant meetings or in person by assisting customers, visitors and tour groups; disseminating information to the public including rules and regulations, ordinances and Federal Aviation Regulations.

Formal Education:

• High school graduate, GED or equivalent.

Relatable Work Experience:

• Preference will be given to those candidates who possess Airport, or FBO (Fixed Based Operator) experience and knowledge of aviation terminology.
  1. Preferred candidates will be knowledgeable in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and their applicability to the Sugar Land Regional Airport.
  2. Two years of experience in a similar position or military service (discharge from military service must not be for bad conduct or dishonorable) is preferred.
• Ability and willingness to learn Airport Operations policies and procedures. This will vary based on the needs of the Airport on a daily basis.

Training (License and/or Certification):

• Valid Class "C" Texas Driver License.
• Must be able to obtain a Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate within 12 months of employment.

The citizens of Sugar Land depend on City employees before, during and after an emergency or disaster to provide or restore essential public services for the health, safety and quality of life for our community. In the event of a wide scale emergency that could impact our community, all employees must be ready to assist in managing the crisis and will be considered essential for the continuity of governmental operations.