Airfield Maintenance Crew Chief

5d5 days ago

City of Charlotte

Charlotte, US · Full-time · $53,352 – $66,685

About this role

Supervise and participate in the work of semi-skilled and skilled workers performing maintenance and repair of airfield markings, pavement repairs, mowing, heavy equipment operating, and RSA/TSA signage. Requires knowledge of FAA Part 139 Certification requirements. Work follows strict FAA, TSA guidelines, time limitations, and limited supervision while prioritizing public safety, security, and customer service.

Review, investigate, resolve, or recommend on service requests and property maintenance needs while maintaining FAA Part 139 and TSA compliance. Coordinate daily use and maintenance of supplies and equipment, assign tasks, and train on airport-specific equipment. Maintain accurate records, work orders, and employee performance documentation.

Supervise crews of Airfield Maintenance Technicians including AMT I’s, AMT II’s, and AMT III’s operating sweepers, graders, pavement repair tools, mowers, and painting equipment. Manage tasks to meet division demands, ensure FAA, TSA, and MAT regulations compliance, and monitor technician effectiveness. Keep management informed on daily operations.

Operate loaders, backhoes, dozers, skid steers, dump trucks, multifunction snowplows, and airport-specific snow equipment. Perform duties in active runway and taxiway environments following FAA controllers, signage, lighting, and markings. Train new and experienced technicians, maintaining accurate Aviation-specific training records.

Requirements

Knowledge of FAA Part 139 Certification requirements
Experience operating heavy equipment including loaders, backhoes, dozers, skid steers, dump trucks, and airport snow equipment
Ability to perform maintenance in active runway and taxiway environments
Familiarity with airfield markings, pavement repairs, mowing, and RSA/TSA signage
Supervisory experience with maintenance technician crews
Compliance with FAA, TSA, and MAT airport requirements
Ability to train technicians on airport-specific equipment and procedures
Pass background check as certain convictions disqualify from unescorted access

Responsibilities

Review, investigate, resolve, or make recommendations about requests for service or property maintenance while maintaining FAA Part 139 and TSA security compliance
Coordinate and supervise daily use and maintenance of supplies and equipment, assign tasks, and train on specialized airport-specific equipment
Review and maintain accurate records and work orders daily
Originate and maintain documentation for employee performance appraisals
Train new technicians in Department and Division training and provide ongoing training for experienced technicians while maintaining accurate training records
Operate loaders, backhoes, dozers, skid steers, dump trucks, multifunction snowplows, and airport-specific snow equipment
Supervise crews performing airfield sweeping, pavement repairs, crack filling, FOD removal, mowing, painting, and heavy equipment operations
Perform duties in active runway and taxiway environments following FAA traffic controllers and airfield signage, lighting, and markings

Benefits

3rd shift Sunday-Wednesday 8:00 PM-6:00 AM or 2nd shift Thursday-Sunday 1:00 PM-11:00 PM
Essential position with overtime for inclement weather or emergencies
Subject to emergency calls and shift flexibility as required