AERONAUTICAL OPERATIONS SPECIALIST
In New Jersey, Aeronautical Operations Specialist is filled through the competitive process: candidates take a civil service exam and are hired off a ranked list, not picked at will.
Qualifying takes 3 years of relevant experience and a professional license. The FY 2027 range lands between $82,547 and $133,254, and state payroll lists a single employee in the title, at Transportation.
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Aeronautical Operations Specialist appears on the State payroll at one department, Department of Transportation.
State departments
| Employer | Employees |
|---|---|
| Department of Transportation | 1 |
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Who employs this title
State payroll records show 1 person working under this title. The median actual salary is $87,478. The agencies employing the most are:
- Transportation (1)
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Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under the direction of the Manager, Bureau of Aeronautics, Department of Transportation, inspects airports and other aeronautical activities, conducts investigation of aircraft accidents occurring within the state, and prepares appropriate reports; coordinates and cooperates with Federal Aviation Administration on reported air violations and complaints, and performs special studies and other related work as delegated; does other related duties as required.
Examples of work
- Conducts inspections of airports, landing strips, heliports, parachute centers, and other types of licensed aeronautical activities to determine compliance with New Jersey aeronautical laws, rules, and regulations of the Commissioner.
- Makes recommendations for licensing, relicensing or rejection of facilities or activities.
- Gathers detailed information on all aircraft accidents that occur within the State of New Jersey and, when delegated by the National Transportation Safety Board, assumes full federal authority in conducting aircraft accident investigation of non-fatal accidents; examines wreckage and recommends change or corrections to prevent a recurrence.
- In cooperation with the appropriate General Aviation District Office of Federal Aviation Administration, investigates alleged violations of air and ground rules.
- Cooperates with Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board and assists in the investigation of major aircraft accidents.
- Provides technical assistance to airport managers and municipalities in resolving problems of aircraft noise abatement.
- Provides guidance to operators, when requested, on the establishment of a new facility or operation.
- Issues summonses to violators of the provisions of Title 6 of New Jersey Statutes Annotated and Title l6 of New Jersey Administrative Code and appears in court when required in the enforcement of these laws and administrative regulations.
- Coordinates with Federal Aviation Administration on matters affecting land use around airports as related to high tension lines or antennas to be constructed, and other possible obstructions to flight.
- Under-funded delegated authority of the Federal Aviation Administration, conducts inspections of all state airports (50l0 Program).
- Maintains ready-alert stand-by duty for immediate response to notification of aircraft accidents and other aeronautical incidents, through FAA East Regional Operations Center and State Police.
- Responds to aircraft accidents and other aeronautical incidents.
- Enforces the New Jersey Air Safety and Zoning Act and processes permit applications for development within an airport safety zone.
- Is called upon to appear as an expert aeronautical witness at hearings requiring expert testimony.
- When directed, monitors aerial exhibitions to insure compliance with safety requirements.
- Maintains essential records, reports, and files.
- Will be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Experience
Three (3) years of work experience in the operation and/or maintenance of single and/or multi-engine aircraft, fixed or rotor wing.
License
Applicants must possess, as a minimum, a Federal Aviation Administration Commercial Pilot's Certificate (with ratings for airplane single and/or multi-engine land or sea, or rotary wing helicopter) with logged pilot in command time in civil or military aircraft.
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
- Knowledge of the problems involved in the operation of airports.
- Knowledge of and familiarity with the operation, maintenance, and flight procedures of single and multi-engine aircraft, fixed wing and/or rotor wing, under visual and instrument conditions.
- Knowledge of and familiarity with the laws and regulations of the Federal and New Jersey State government concerning aviation and the operation of aircraft.
- Knowledge of the laws, regulations, and orders of the State of New Jersey pertaining to the licensing, inspection and safety requirements of airports, landing strips, heliports, and other aeronautical activities.
- Ability to organize assigned field inspection and investigative work, analyze problems involving the construction operation and maintenance of airports and other aviation facilities and develop appropriate work methods.
- Ability to comprehend, analyze and apply the basic laws, rules, and regulations of the federal and state government and the Commissioner of Transportation pertaining to aviation.
- Ability to conduct the required field inspections and investigations of all types of aeronautical facilities and activities to determine compliance with laws and regulations.
- Ability to prepare and deliver oral presentations in an effective manner.
- Ability to investigate aircraft accidents occurring within New Jersey, examine wreckage, analyze and interpret the events leading up to the accident.
- Ability to investigate alleged violations of air and ground regulations and take appropriate action.
- Ability to provide technical advice and assistance concerning the licensing, classification, inspection, and safety requirements of airports, landing strips, heliports, and other aeronautical facilities and aeronautical activities.
- Ability to take proper enforcement measures needed to minimize objectionable aircraft activities.
- Ability to prepare and present educational programs and present lectures of aviation and related subjects designed to minimize and eliminate aeronautical accidents and promote aviation safety.
- Ability to prepare clear, technically sound, accurate, and informative statistical and other reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
- Ability to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
- Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
- Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
Note
The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
Appointees will be required to complete Airport Master Record Training within one year of hire.