Airport Operations Coordinator (Temp thru Sept 2026)
Atlantic City, NJ Airport Operations
Job Type
Full-time
Description
  • Note: This is a contract position, with a private company, which ends Sept 30, 2026. Possibility of direct employment with public authority thereafter; however, no guarantee.
  • Location: Atlantic City Intl Airport (ACY)
  • Under general direction, an Airport Operations Coordinator performs a variety of duties as dictated by operational requirements at the Airport including, but not limited to, ramp/airfield management, airport security, tenant/public relations and public protection. 
  • Pay is $ 22.36 per hour plus shift differential pay, overtime opportunities and training certification pay increases.
  • Employer paid health and welfare for employee and family.
Requirements

Job Responsibilities:

  • Under general direction this position performs a variety of duties as dictated by operational requirements including, but not limited to, ramp/airfield management, airport security, tenant/public relations and public protection.
  • Records aircraft arrivals, departures and other statistical and financial data.
  • Monitors and operates various radios.
  • Assures compliance with minimum standards and regulations relating to all tenants including ground transportation, airline, FBO, ramp procedures.
  • Ensure compliance with CFR Part 139 and 1542 by conducting airport and airfield inspections, terminal and associated landside property inspections, construction projects and prepares safety/security violation notices for Manager’s approval.
  • Responds to tenant and user needs.
  • Maintains working environment and equipment in a safe, clean, neat and orderly manner.
  • Responsible for informing higher management of unusual occurrences or the need for higher management intervention.
  • Issues AOA and visitor's passes, airport identification badges and other related items.
  • Prepares incident/accident reports.
  • Maintains the Digital NOTAM System.
  • Provides information to passengers and the public.
  • Prepares and investigates tenant/public complaints/noise complaints.
  • Conducts tours of the facility.
  • Responsible for aircraft parking and ramp management on a shift basis.
  • Responsible for immediate response to all alarms from CFR Part 1542 systems.
  • Prepares and issues work orders to Maintenance Department for safety/security repairs on a priority basis.
  • Conducts coordination of snow equipment during snow events.
  • Maintains Ramp Safety/Security Program by enforcing airport rules and regulations through the Ramp Safety Guide and SIDA Tests.
  • Performs training and recurrent training.
  • Implements Airport Emergency Plan when required to handle accidents, incidents and other emergency situations.
  • Performs other tasks as may be assigned.


Job Skills & Qualifications:

Required

  • Must be able to work all shifts required to maintain a 24/7 operation.
  • Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Must have sufficient experience in Microsoft Excel and Word to enter data into spreadsheets and Word documents.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Through in-house training must be able to qualify for the following:
    • Basic fire extinguisher training
    • ARFF and snow removal
    • Ability to become airfield certified
    • All other company procedures and programs


Preferred

  • BS or AS in Aviation Management or Business Administration desirable or any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by Management.
  • Customer Service experience.
  • Airport/Aviation experience.


Ability to:

  • Ability to learn advance computer systems.


Physical & Medical Requirements:

  • Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.
  • Participate in a drug free work place.


Licenses and/or Certificates:

  • Valid New Jersey Driver’s License or acquisition within 30 days of hire.
  • American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) certifications preferred:

       o ACE Operations Certification 

Salary Description
$ 22.36+ per hour