AIRPORT COMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR
City of Houston
Posted: March 27, 2026 (4 days ago)
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Broward County
Avi Airport Ops AOCC
Location
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301-4800
Salary
$70,307.14 - $112,209.06
per year
Type
Full-Time
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This job involves overseeing daily operations at a busy airport, such as managing the control center, terminals, or runways, while leading a team to keep everything running smoothly and safely.
It requires handling unexpected issues, coordinating with various agencies, and ensuring all rules are followed.
A good fit would be someone with experience in airport work who is organized, good at leading others, and comfortable with shift work including nights and weekends.
Eleven (11) paid holidays each year
Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year
Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)
Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions
Paid Parental Leave
High-Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: Employee $10.90 / Family $80.79
Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2000 Annually
Consumer Driven Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: Employee $82.58 / Family $286.79
Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan
457 Deferred Compensation County matches up to $2,000 a year.
Performs administrative and supervisory work in managing the overall operation of a functional area within the Aviation Operations Division.
Works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.
Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in airport management, business administration or closely related field.
(One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.)
Requires four (4) years airport operations work including one (1) year of lead work/supervisory experience.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License for duration of appointment.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge and a Customs and Border Protection seal, and non-movement or movement area driving privileges.
Preferences
American Association of Airport Executives Airport Certified Employee (AAAE-ACE) in Operations, Communications or SecurityProvide overall supervision and direct subordinates in monitoring and enforcing policies and procedures involving airport safety, security, daily operations, appearance, etc.
Schedules and conducts inspections, briefings and receives reports or electronic media through subordinates.
Responds to airport emergencies, directs use of Aviation Department resources, coordinates with emergency responders, law enforcement, fire and rescue, and other agencies.
Staffing of incident unified command and Airport emergency operations center. Directs subordinate personnel in support of incident command function during emergencies.
Develops, coordinates and implements operating procedures related to the routine and emergency operation of the assigned specialized area.
Performs research and prepares reports as requested on legislation, rules, operational policies/procedures and other factors having an impact on airport operations.
Issues notices of violations and/or citations for non-compliance with airport rules and regulations, Chapter 2, 8 ½ and 22 ½ of the Broward County Code of Ordinances.
Assists division management in implementing and maintaining currency in operations manuals, emergency plans, ground transportation plans, training programs, standard operating procedures and other publications utilized by the Aviation Department.
Assists with the administration of contracts assigned to airport operations.
Ability to supervise the work of employees performing operational functions in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.
Ability to lead and motivate the staff performing operational functions by creating an environment that fosters employee participation and a high level of productivity.
Ability to interact with command-level personnel of police, fire, air carriers, and federal agencies.
Ability to carry out complex oral and written instructions.
Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in establishing, applying, and interpreting policies and procedures.
Ability to implement administrative programs and procedures and to evaluate their effectiveness.
Ability to analyze facts and exercise sound judgment in decision making.
May act as the Airport Manager in their absence.
Performs related work as required.
Tech Savvy:Anticipates and adopts innovations in business-building digital and technology applications.
Makes effective use of the latest technologies required for success in the role; grasps the main terminology. Learns and adopts new technologies, although may require some time to master the changes.
Manages Complexity:Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
Looks at complex issues from multiple angles; explores issues to uncover underlying issues and root causes; sees the main consequences and implications of different options.
Drives Results:Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances.
Holds self to high standards of performance; sets some challenging goals; wants to achieve meaningful results; pursues initiatives/efforts to successful completion and closure.
Focuses on key goals, even during setbacks and obstacles.
Demonstrates Self-Awareness:Uses a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.
Seeks and reflects on feedback; actively integrates and applies key insights to enhance effectiveness. Clearly understands own impact on others and willingly makes adjustments when needed.
Situational Adaptability:Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
Sees even subtle cues to adapt; deploys a wide range of behaviors to stay effective. Exemplifies flexibility and resourcefulness; responds deftly to a variety of challenges and situations.
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs light work that involves walking or standing most of the time and involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis, or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of electronic office equipment within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
Involves routine and frequent exposure to traffic; moving machinery.
All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies©.
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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ComplianceBroward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities.
We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.
County-wide Emergency ResponsibilitiesNote: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers.
County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee ResponsibilitiesAll Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
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