Airfield Operations Agent
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplexvia LinkedIn
Job Overview
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under general direction of the Airfield Operations Officer, conducts FAR 139 compliance inspections of runways, taxiways, ramps, and the safety areas; performs escorts of vehicles and equipment within the Air Operations Area (AOA) of the airport in a safe and efficient manner; monitors vehicular activity within the AOA for compliance with FAA and Airport rules and regulations; monitors, inspects, and reports unsafe conditions in and around AOA including non-movement areas and construction sites; monitors and facilitates communications within the Airport Operations Department.
Principal Duties And Responsibilities
- Identify and anticipate operational and safety concerns by maintaining constant surveillance.
- Conduct ramp observations remove Foreign Object Damage (FOD), document discrepancies, meet with Stakeholders to resolve issues in a timely manner.
- Enforce the Airport Drivers Handbook by issuing Notice of Violations, as needed.
- Safely operates Board vehicle to escort vehicles and equipment within the AOA.
- Monitors and reviews construction safety plans, construction and maintenance work activities to provide a safe environment to ensure compliance with airport policies and procedures.
- Advises Assistant Airfield Operations Officer and/or construction manager of unusual or unsafe conditions and occurrences.
- Monitors two-way radio communications using Airport Board and FAA Air Traffic Control (ATC) radio frequencies; coordinates vehicular movement within the AOA via FAA ATC radio frequencies when necessary; communicates with various airport and Airport Board personnel via radio, phone, or in person.
- Provides “Follow-Me” services for aircraft operations in low-visibility conditions; and provides escorts for others where assistance is needed to transverse the Aircraft Movement Area for aviation related activities in support of aircraft operations.
- Conducts regular inspections of the Air Operations Area (airfield runway