Essential Functions:

• Assists in the coordination of airport operations and airfield maintenance during assigned shift, ensuring the safety and security of the public, tenants, and airport staff.
• Ensure that all work performed complies with FAA and TSA regulations, the Airport Certification Manual, Airport Security Program, Montrose County Rules and Regulations, and other applicable federal, state, and local statutes, regulations and requirements.
• Assist in inspecting the airport complex (movement areas, non-movement areas, buildings, and facilities) to identify unsafe or non-compliant conditions.
• Maintain a daily log of activities, inspections and findings.
• Respond to aircraft emergencies and perform Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) duties to protect the life and property of airport users.
• Implement wildlife control measures in accordance with the Wildlife Hazard Management Plan and applicable Federal and State regulations.
• Assist with snow and ice control procedures in accordance with the Snow and Ice Control Plan.
  Issue and monitor Notices to Air Missions (NOTAMs) ensuring prompt communication with FAA, air carriers, and other airport users.
• Perform airport security inspections and monitor airport security systems under requirements of Transportation Security Regulation Part 1542 (TSR1542).
• Perform gate guard duties, to include inspecting vehicles for authorization, badges, and escort procedures.
• Identify and perform routine and emergency maintenance on the Air Operations Area (AOA), including: airfield lighting, airfield signage, NAVAIDs, mowing, painting, crack sealing, fencing, etc.
• Make operational decisions in the absence of airport management to maintain operation of the airport.
• Respond to and document security violations, notifying the Airport Security Coordinator (ASC).
  Assist in monitoring airport construction activities, ensuring safety and security standards.
• Align day-to-day tasks and assignments with the department’s overarching goal to support operational success.

About Montrose Regional Airport

MTJ is the the Western Slope of Colorado's Runway to Recreation. At the base of Colorado's San Juan Mountains and the edge of the Black Canyon National Park, the Montrose Regional Airport is the gateway to world renowned hiking, fishing, camping, golfing, skiing, mountain biking, ATVing, and much more. Annually MTJ serves more than 450,000 passengers seeking adventure, natural beauty, recreation, relaxation, and much more. Non-stop destinations depart MTJ to Newark, Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, Austin, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Orange County, and Denver. There are five airlines serving MTJ seasonally and three year round. Annually, MTJ hosts one of the largest static displays of military aircraft—The Colorado Tribute to Aviation. This community event is free to the public and draws nearly 30,000 attendees to the airport.

Connections working at Montrose Regional Airport