Airport Operations and Maintenance Specialist

The Airport Operations & Maintenance Specialist ensures the safety, security, and maintenance of airport grounds, equipment, buildings, and facilities. The role provides oversight and direction to other staff as needed and responds to Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) situations. Employees are cross-trained to perform all Fixed Base Operator (FBO) services as backup to FBO staff.

Daily responsibilities include performing inspections of equipment, facilities, and the airport environment to maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Staff verify documentation of inspections, training, and maintenance activities while maintaining inventory of products, tools, and equipment. Repairs cover runways, taxiways, hangars, buildings, roads, grounds, vehicles, and access controls.

The position involves working independently and in teams within a 24-hour operation, providing excellent customer service to pilots, passengers, tenants, and the general public. Conditions include exposure to inclement weather, heavy equipment operation, dirt, dust, noise, fumes, and hazards like airport traffic and ARFF responses. Varying shifts such as 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. ensure continuous coverage.

All duties must comply with federal, city, and airport policies while ensuring cleanliness of airport-owned buildings. Employees must be available for call-outs for aircraft servicing and property maintenance. Additional work-related duties are assigned by the Airport Director or designee.