Job Description

Job ID : 63764

Department : TN DOT

Position : Aviation Technical Specialist I

Location : 7335 Centennial Boulevard Nashville Tennessee 37209 ( Hybrid )

Duration : 5 Years

Job Description :

• Bachelor of Science Degree from an accredited college or university
• No experience is required
• If a candidate has Aviation experience we will desire to compensate additionally.

• Assigned approximately 10 to 15 publicuse airports for which they perform the following:
• Annually inspects assigned General Aviation Airports associated to State licensing to ensure safety requirements are fulfilled to Federal and State standards;
• Conduct Federal inspections (5010s) annually for required airports and input data into the FAAs Airport Data and Information Portal (ADIP);
• Gain and apply technical knowledge of approach categories lighting systems airfield markings and pavement conditions and deformations;
• Gain and apply working level knowledge of Airport Layout Plans to determine design standards of runway categories;
• Learn to communicate effectively via Unicom frequencies with local air traffic. Also follow proper protocol for motor vehicle operations on an airfield;
• Gain and apply technical knowledge of airport environment and design as well as understanding of FAA Advisory Circulars to identify potential safety hazards;
• Gain and apply technical knowledge of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Codes and Standards for operational safety at the airport;
• Gain extensive knowledge on Federal Grant Assurances. Responsible for conducting Part 13.1 investigations and issuing a recommendation to FAA for determination. Also responsible for conducting State Compliance investigations. This involves coordination with FAA State and local government officials and citizens;
• Required to obtain after gaining employment within a required timeframe a UAS (Uncrewed Aerial Systems) FAA Part 107 Drone License to fly on behalf of TDOT to collect obstruction data at airports;
• Enter airport correction action plan(s) as needed.

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