Texas Department of Transportation

Flight Operations Coordinator I - Aviation Division - (2501899)

Position Information

Come join our dynamic Aviation Division flight operations team and support the varied fleet of Texas aircraft. You will be working with the best pilots, mechanics, and flight operations team in the state and supporting state agencies and operations with excellent customer service and organization. We are looking for a person who is an aviation enthusiast first and has experience working with aircraft in a support capacity. You will be integral in supporting the moving, fueling, supporting, scheduling, and tracking of state aircraft that are flying into and out of Austin Bergstrom International Airport (ABIA).

Come join our team!

Minimum Salary

: 48,244.00

Maximum Salary

: 76,028.00

Pay Basis

: Yearly FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Work Locations

:

Austin Bergstrom Int Airport

10335 GOLF COURSE ROAD

Austin 787192366

Travel

: Yes, 25 % of the Time Shift: Day Job Shift Details: 40hr/wk M-F Location Flexibility: Onsite

Benefits and Perks

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Position Description

Coordinates support functions for providing air transportation to state officials and employees traveling on official state business using State of Texas aircraft. Assists in program activities involving aircraft operations and related activities to include public relations, planning, scheduling, administrative, information technology, safety, and ground/flight services. Coordinates activities related to flight line and support services involving State of Texas aircraft, aviation flight services buildings and associated ground support equipment. Work requires contact with high visibility private, state, and federal entities and employees. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Essential Duties:

• Assigns work duties for pilots, schedulers, and flight line personnel; coordinates pilot and aircraft schedules to ensure the most efficient use of resources.
• Checks oxygen bottles and logs information; as required reports problems and/or replaces bottles.
• Keeps abreast of current aviation and aircraft developments to include industry guidelines/standards, applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Participates in program planning, development, and implementation.
• Assists with the implementation and utilization of AVN Flight Services software for aircraft scheduling, maintenance tracking, pilot currency tracking, and billing customers in accordance with state and deferral code.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Grad or equivalent in general education.

Experience: 2 years of experience in in aviation flight services, airport operations, or related experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). College education and/or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Competencies:

Considerable knowledge of

• Transportation services operations
• Federal Aviation Administration circulars, orders and regulations
• The inter-relationships between state and federal aviation agencies and programs
• Aviation services programs
• Principles of aircraft operations and maintenance
• Basic computer concepts
• Preventive maintenance methods and procedures
• Methods and materials used in housekeeping and aircraft services
• Inventory/stock control procedures
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
• Hazardous materials management methods and procedures
• Generally accepted accounting principles, procedures, and terminology
• Payment for goods and services processes and procedures
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations

Proficient skill in

• Maintaining effective working relationships with others
• Dealing courteously and effectively with the public
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
• Maintaining logs and accurately recording work in progress
• Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade
• Maintaining a safe working environment

Some skill in

• Working within established timelines and meeting deadlines

Ability to

• Communicate effectively
• Work in varying weather conditions
• Work in cramped spaces (bend, stoop, crawl) and at varied heights
• Move up to 50 pounds (See essential duties for example of items to be moved.)
• Follow applicable safety standards, practices and procedures

Other Attributes

• Observes policies, procedures and standards of conduct
• Maintains composure when handling problems, stressful situations, continuous change, or unexpected developments

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Works frequently in small/crawl spaces; manholes; areas that can cause claustrophobia
• Works in narrow aisles or passageways
• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
• Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
• Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)
• Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine
• Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
• Feeling-determining size, shape, temperature or texture of objects
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels;receive information by oral communication
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

Conditions of Employment:

Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
• This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
• Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.

Job

: Plan/Aviation/Pub Trans/Legis

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

: Regular

Job Type

: Standard

Job Level

: Non-Management

Job Posting

: Jul 22, 2025, 5:13:19 PM

Unposting Date

: Sep 21, 2025, 4:59:00 AM

State Job Title/s: Program Specialist III State Job Code/s: 1572

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

Applicant Information

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information

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