Airport Noise Abatement and Environmental Analyst

Salary Range: $70,000 - $84,148

Job Code: 82010 Salary Grade: 17 FLSA: Exempt

Essential Functions:

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Manages airport noise abatement and environmental programs and assists in coordinating and addressing airport operational needs and issues.

Develops, implements, and manages comprehensive noise abatement and environmental compliance programs to ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations governing airport operations.

Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots the Airport Noise and Operations Monitoring System (ANOMS), including associated flight tracking software, remote noise monitoring terminals, microphones, and related hardware; and ensures system functionality through routine diagnostics, data archiving, equipment calibration, and coordination with technical support as needed.

Conducts detailed analyses of aircraft noise and flight activity data using ANOMS, FAA radar data, and other aviation sources to identify noise trends; assesses compliance with established procedures; and supports long-term mitigation strategies.

Investigates community noise complaints by correlating flight and noise data to reported incidents; prepares formal responses and summaries for airport leadership; and provides timely information and updates to residents.

Leads and monitors environmental sampling efforts, including the collection and analysis of water samples; and documents findings and coordinates corrective actions in response to potential environmental concerns.

Prepares technical reports and presentations to support internal planning and regulatory reporting requirements, including monthly noise compliance summaries and quarterly/annual performance reports. 

Assists in maintaining operational compliance by conducting airfield self-safety inspections, wildlife mitigation, and working with airport security and maintenance departments to complete airport operations tasks. 

Conducts annual airport operations, communications and driver safety training for airport employees, contractors, and tenants having driving access in the movement areas of the airport.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Airport Administration, Aviation Management, Civil or Aeronautical Engineering, or a related field required; three years of experience in airport operations, or aviation sector required; and noise and environmental monitoring for airport operations preferred; or any combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this job.

Specific License or Certification Preferred: Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.Accreditation as a Certified Member (C.M.) by the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) and/or AAAE Airport Certified Employee - Airfield Operations (ACE-Ops) credentials preferred.