Airport Facility Operator

Niagara Central Dorothy Rungeling Airport Commission (NCDRAC) is seeking a part-time **AIRPORT FACILITY OPERATOR**

**Location -**Located in the central part of the Niagara Region and municipally owned by the Town of Pelham, City of Port Colborne, Township of Wainfleet, and City of Welland, the aerodrome is centrally located within the Town of Pelham on River Road, adjacent to the Welland River.

Reporting to the Commission you will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and administration of the airport, including, but not limited to, property management and airport services.

**To be successful in this role, you have**
- Aviation experience and/or Business Management and/or Administration or related field experience.
- Managerial or supervisory experience in property or facility management
- Administrative skills
- A valid Ontario driver’s license.
- Ability to operate airport lawn and snow removal tractor

**Who you are**
- Strategic thinker
- Positive and optimistic
- Self-motivated
- Diplomatic; you treat everyone with respect and dignity

This is a **part-time permanent**position, with flexible hours (combination of off-site and on-site) during the December through March period with on-site hours primarily in the April through November timeframe. Remuneration and work hours are negotiable. Anticipated hours average 28 to 32 hours per week.

Please see the below job description of primary tasks associated with Facility Operations.

**This posting closes on July 23, 2025.**

Niagara Central Dorothy Rungeling Airport Commission (NCDRAC)
435T River Rd.
Fenwick, Ontario L0S 1C0

We are an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. If contacted for an interview, please advise us of any measures you feel you need to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

**Airport Facility Operator**

**Purpose and Scope**

Reporting to Commission, the Airport Facility Operator has overall responsibility for the operation and administration of the Airport. Scope of responsibility will include but is not limited to: administration and property management, as well as directing and providing both hands-on and oversight of operations staff or contractor(s) and contract bookkeeper while maintaining effective customer service delivery. The facility operator is responsible for effective relationship building and communications with the Commission, land and airside tenants, aviation associations, all regulatory agencies, customers, and the general public.

**Airport Operations**
- Lead airport operations, identifying needs, implementing performance and safety improvement measures where appropriate, and making recommendations.
- Direct airport operations and its priorities. Issue NOTAMs when necessary.
- Provide guidance to all staff, contractors, customers, and tenants in mediating and finding constructive solutions to issues, requests, complaints, or claims.
- Ensure that all established safe work practices and procedures are followed.
- Provide oversight of operations, emergency response, administration, and property management.
- Ensure airport policies and procedures are adhered to, implemented, and maintained and that the airport complies with all regulations and policies (federal, provincial, and municipal authorities).
- Act as the primary point of contact on all operational and business issues concerning the airport.
- Liaise with the Commission directors, contractors, general public, and other city staff in regard to airport operations, projects, and enquiries on an ongoing basis.
- Attend and provide agenda and reports for Commission meetings.
- Maintain an active liaison with all land and airside tenants on operations matters of mutual interest.
- Develop, implement, and maintain up-to-date standard operating procedures. Develop Fire & Safety Plan and assist in producing a new Governance plan.
- Oversee aircraft fueling operations, ensuring systems are maintained and fuel quality checked weekly.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret relevant information related to airport activities and performance, and prepare and maintain annual airport operations reports as directed.
- Responsible for the administration of the annual operating and capital budgets, ensuring operations are managed within the approved budget limits.
- Manage an ongoing program of capital investments and maintenance, and participate as needed in the planning, design, scheduling and organizing of airport related capital works projects.
- Ensure prompt, thorough, and appropriate investigations and responses to airport requests and complaints.

**Property Management & Strategic Initiatives**
- Demonstrate a strong commercial focus with emphasis on maximizing airport revenues while maintaining effective cost control.
- Enhance and promote the airport’s public image locally, with all stakeholder