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Airport Operations Coordinator airport Operations Specialist Featured

Location
New Castle, Delaware
Wage
Hourly
Job ID
36590639606
Posted
2026-9-2

AIRPORT OPERATIONS COORDINATOR/
AIRPORT OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

Location: Wilmington Airport New Castle DE

Rate: $30.53 ($63507 annualized)/
$27.77 ($57770 annualized)

(Position and pay rate
commensurate with experience
and skills)

Opening Date: August 28 2026 Closing Date: September 12 2026

I. POSITION SUMMARY
This position assists the Airport Operations Manager in ensuring compliance with TSR 1540 1542
and 1544 and FAA FAR Part 139.

II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists the Airport Operations Manager in the daily oversight of airfield and security operations at
the airport
Provides timely evidence as may be requested by the TSA of compliance with TSR 1542
Assists in maintaining and providing to the TSA upon request a complete and current list of all
individuals afforded authorized unescorted access to restricted areas
Assists in providing training through web-based training systems and maintains documentation in
accordance with TSR 1542 and FAA FAR Part 139
Assists in administering fingerprinting and the CHRC process as required by TSR 1542
Assists in administering the issuance of airport identification media maintaining records and ensures
compliance with TSR 1542
Participates in the inspection of airfield facilities as per FAA FAR Part 139 including grounds
runways taxiways aircraft aprons gate assignments and service roadways to assure safety security
and efficiency of operations and expeditious flow of aircraft; monitors airfield activities during
assigned shift; arranges escort for persons using airfield
Participates in the inspection of terminal buildings and ground transportation facilities including
concourses terminals gate areas concession areas interior and exterior of buildings sidewalks and
public access roadways to assure the safety security and efficiency of terminal and ground
transportation operations; monitors the activities of tenants licensees maintenance and security
personnel during assigned shift to ensure compliance with airport standards and regulations
Reviews and acts on management behalf for operational problems involving airport safety security
federal certification and related matters as they impact the airlines tenants passengers and the general
public; resolves operational problems by ordering actions or notifying appropriate airport airline or
security personnel; reviews reports of problems or incidents and recommends and implements
appropriate remedy; coordinates airport activities with police aircraft rescue and firefighting and
other emergency personnel during incidents and returning the airport to normal operation
Prepares detailed reports of activities incidents and proposed solutions; recommends and implements
procedures concerning security coordination with police fire and medical personnel and operational
response to emergency; develops schedules and standards for inspections; issues permits licenses
and identification material in accordance with security standards
Performs related work as required

III. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of TSA Security Directives associated with airport security
Knowledge of local state and federal rules and regulations governing the use and operation
of airports
Knowledge of current developments in the field of airport operations management
Knowledge of airport maintenance
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Ability to make sound judgments in emergency situations and to effectively direct and coordinate
airport resources in such incidents
Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively and to determine and implement a proper course
of action
Ability to speak and write effectively with special emphasis on the expression of technical ideas
Ability to maintain and prepare records
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with airport employees
representatives of other agencies and the general public
Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a
position in this class
Ability to provide excellent customer service

IV. REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of college-level courses in aviation or business-related courses
One (1) year of experience in Airport Operations
One (1) year of experience at a trainee level in operations or administration at an airport serving
scheduled air carriers or in operations at a military airbase or for a major airline

OR
High school diploma or equivalent or equivalent related experience
Associates degree in relevant field preferred
Four (4) years of relevant work experience
One (1) year of airport operations experience (civil/military) preferred

V. LICENSES REGISTRATIONS AND/OR CERTIFICATES

Valid drivers license

VI. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Subject to a background investigation including a TSA based Criminal History Records Check
(CHRC) credit and pre-employment physical including drug test
Delaware River and Bay Authority requires all employees to have direct deposit with a financial
institution or enroll in the payroll card program to receive their bi-weekly pay
Must be available for work shifts to support 24 x 7 schedule
Most work is performed outdoors and can be in any weather condition

If you are interested in applying for this position please complete the on-line application at
www.drba.net. In addition you also have the option of attaching a resume to the completed
application.

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Location: New Castle DE

Industry: Aviation
Occupational Category: Business Operations
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Salary: USD 0

Description: Delaware River Bay Authority seeks a Airport Operations Coordinator airport Operations Specialist.

AIRPORT OPERATIONS COORDINATOR/
AIRPORT OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

Location: Wilmington Airport New Castle DE

Rate: $30.53 ($63507 annualized)/
$27.77 ($57770 annualized)

(Position and pay rate
commensurate with experience
and skills)

Opening Date: August 28 2026 Closing Date: September 12 2026

I. POSITION SUMMARY
This position assists the Airport Operations Manager in ensuring compliance with TSR 1540 1542
and 1544 and FAA FAR Part 139.

II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists the Airport Operations Manager in the daily oversight of airfield and security operations at
the airport
Provides timely evidence as may be requested by the TSA of compliance with TSR 1542
Assists in maintaining and providing to the TSA upon request a complete and current list of all
individuals afforded authorized unescorted access to restricted areas
Assists in providing training through web-based training systems and maintains documentation in
accordance with TSR 1542 and FAA FAR Part 139
Assists in administering fingerprinting and the CHRC process as required by TSR 1542
Assists in administering the issuance of airport identification media maintaining records and ensures
compliance with TSR 1542
Participates in the inspection of airfield facilities as per FAA FAR Part 139 including grounds
runways taxiways aircraft aprons gate assignments and service roadways to assure safety security
and efficiency of operations and expeditious flow of aircraft; monitors airfield activities during
assigned shift; arranges escort for persons using airfield
Participates in the inspection of terminal buildings and ground transportation facilities including
concourses terminals gate areas concession areas interior and exterior of buildings sidewalks and
public access roadways to assure the safety security and efficiency of terminal and ground
transportation operations; monitors the activities of tenants licensees maintenance and security
personnel during assigned shift to ensure compliance with airport standards and regulations
Reviews and acts on management behalf for operational problems involving airport safety security
federal certification and related matters as they impact the airlines tenants passengers and the general
public; resolves operational problems by ordering actions or notifying appropriate airport airline or
security personnel; reviews reports of problems or incidents and recommends and implements
appropriate remedy; coordinates airport activities with police aircraft rescue and firefighting and
other emergency personnel during incidents and returning the airport to normal operation
Prepares detailed reports of activities incidents and proposed solutions; recommends and implements
procedures concerning security coordination with police fire and medical personnel and operational
response to emergency; develops schedules and standards for inspections; issues permits licenses
and identification material in accordance with security standards
Performs related work as required

III. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of TSA Security Directives associated with airport security
Knowledge of local state and federal rules and regulations governing the use and operation
of airports
Knowledge of current developments in the field of airport operations management
Knowledge of airport maintenance
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Ability to make sound judgments in emergency situations and to effectively direct and coordinate
airport resources in such incidents
Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively and to determine and implement a proper course
of action
Ability to speak and write effectively with special emphasis on the expression of technical ideas
Ability to maintain and prepare records
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with airport employees
representatives of other agencies and the general public
Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a
position in this class
Ability to provide excellent customer service

IV. REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of college-level courses in aviation or business-related courses
One (1) year of experience in Airport Operations
One (1) year of experience at a trainee level in operations or administration at an airport serving
scheduled air carriers or in operations at a military airbase or for a major airline

OR
High school diploma or equivalent or equivalent related experience
Associates degree in relevant field preferred
Four (4) years of relevant work experience
One (1) year of airport operations experience (civil/military) preferred

V. LICENSES REGISTRATIONS AND/OR CERTIFICATES

Valid drivers license

VI. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Subject to a background investigation including a TSA based Criminal History Records Check
(CHRC) credit and pre-employment physical including drug test
Delaware River and Bay Authority requires all employees to have direct deposit with a financial
institution or enroll in the payroll card program to receive their bi-weekly pay
Must be available for work shifts to support 24 x 7 schedule
Most work is performed outdoors and can be in any weather condition

If you are interested in applying for this position please complete the on-line application at
www.drba.net. In addition you also have the option of attaching a resume to the completed
application.

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Educational requirements:

Experience requirements:

Desired Skills:

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Date Posted: 2026-9-2

Please Apply by: 2026-9-18