Airport Operations Agent

Overview

The City of Sugar Land is seeking a full-time Airport Operations Agent at 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 Agent a 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; 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…

Our City Mission and Employee Values describe our culture and expectations. We are Trail

BLAZErs and follow the BLAZE Values:
Bold, Loyal, Adaptable, Zealous, and Empowered. We are committed to excellence in all endeavors and to providing public service with accountability and inclusion.

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. We promote a healthy work-life balance and personal development.

Airport Operations Agent Responsibilities: The Airport Operations Agent will provide assistance in the coordination of aeronautical activities and operations at the Sugar Land Regional Airport. The position includes:

• Inspect airport operation/movement areas including runway and taxiway system, lighting and NAVAIDs; ensure pavement areas, lighting systems and equipment are working and in compliance with FAA regulations; maintain all required inspections and reports.
• Enforce the policies and procedures in the Airport’s Emergency Response Plan, Hurricane Plan, SW3P, SPCC, PMP, and any other plan assigned by Airport Management.
• Respond to airport emergencies and assist in emergency operations as needed; notify proper authority of emergencies and respond as required; assist in investigations of aircraft accidents, incidents, or movement area incursions with other Operations personnel.
• Perform required work and seek opportunities to finish tasks or projects.
• Assist in public relations by telephone, e-mail, tenant meetings or in person; disseminate 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 given to those with Airport or FBO experience and knowledge of aviation terminology.
• Knowledge of FAA regulations and their applicability to the Sugar Land Regional Airport is preferred.
• Two years of experience in a similar position or military service is preferred (discharge from military service must not be for bad conduct or dishonorable).
• Ability and willingness to learn Airport Operations policies and procedures; this will vary based on daily needs of the Airport.

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.

The City of Sugar Land is an equal Opportunity employer.