Airport Maintenance Coordinator

City of Austin

3d•$30 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, this position provides leadership and coordinates work between numerous divisions and agencies, ensures quality control, and acts as the liaison between the maintenance divisions and others on maintenance-related issues. Coordinates maintenance program activities. Ensures that airport facilities, employees, and guidelines are in compliance with regulations and address the operation, maintenance, and upkeep of commercial airports. Serves as liaison between maintenance divisions; and communicates maintenance projects and programs information to management, departmental employees, contractors, and other agencies. Collaborates with engineering and architectural managerial staff in the planning, developing, and modifying of City of Austin Aviation-owned facilities, properties, infrastructure, and other Capital Improvement Projects (CIP). Represents Aviation’s maintenance divisions and the City of Austin in meetings with airport tenants and business partners. Attends meetings with airport tenant management and airport personnel management to assess maintenance needs regarding maintenance issues. Performs facility inspections to evaluate and assess necessary routine and preventative maintenance. Ensures operations of all airport facilities and infrastructure comply with 14 CFR §139 for commercial airports; 49 CFR §1542 Federal requirements; and all applicable City, State, and Federal requirements. Assists in the development of short- and long-range plans, performs monitoring of the progress in achieving established short- and long-range plans. Provides input, monitors assigned budget(s) and ensures maintenance expenditures are within established budgetary goals. Monitors and updates work order system for work performed and materials used by technicians; identifies needs for personnel support through analysis and discussion of current assessments, and coordinates and follows up on maintenance work orders to ensure timely responses. Performs contract, procurement, and administrative tasks, i.e., develops, generates, and monitors reports. Performs subordinates’ duties and responsibilities, when necessary, i.e, performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, operating heavy equipment, etc. This position leads and supports airfield maintenance operations through the safe and efficient operation of light and heavy equipment within the Aircraft Movement Area (AOA). Responsibilities include maintaining airside infrastructure, managing vegetation control, and ensuring the upkeep of pavement markings, concrete surfaces, drainage systems, and safety barriers. The role oversees daily maintenance activities, directs work crews, prioritizes tasks, and ensures compliance with FAA regulations, airport safety standards, and operational procedures. Equipment operated includes mowers, blowers, weed eaters, utility vehicles, street sweepers, paint machines, forklifts, skid steers, loaders, backhoes, and tractors with brush hog attachments. Work is performed throughout the Airport Operations Area (AOA), including active runways, taxiways, aprons, and perimeter areas. Success in this role requires strong leadership, situational awareness, effective radio communication skills, and the ability to work safely in all weather conditions while supporting continuous airport operations.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent.
Five (5) years of experience related to the job.
Must become airfield qualified within 180 days of hire if assigned to work on the airfield.
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within 120 days of hire, if required.
Must maintain a good driving record as defined by the City of Austin’s CDL Driving Program.
Valid Texas Class C Driver License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date.
External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite.
Cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.
Ability to read, write, and fluently speak in English.

Nice To Haves

Applied licenses and or certifications may be required.
Specific endorsements may be required to be obtained within 120 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Provides leadership and coordinates work between numerous divisions and agencies.
Ensures quality control in maintenance operations.
Acts as the liaison between maintenance divisions and others on maintenance-related issues.
Coordinates maintenance program activities.
Ensures airport facilities, employees, and guidelines are in compliance with regulations.
Addresses the operation, maintenance, and upkeep of commercial airports.
Communicates maintenance projects and programs information to management, departmental employees, contractors, and other agencies.
Collaborates with engineering and architectural managerial staff in the planning, developing, and modifying of City of Austin Aviation-owned facilities, properties, infrastructure, and other Capital Improvement Projects (CIP).
Represents Aviation’s maintenance divisions and the City of Austin in meetings with airport tenants and business partners.
Attends meetings with airport tenant management and airport personnel management to assess maintenance needs.
Performs facility inspections to evaluate and assess necessary routine and preventative maintenance.
Ensures operations of all airport facilities and infrastructure comply with applicable regulations.
Assists in the development of short- and long-range plans and monitors progress.
Provides input and monitors assigned budget(s) to ensure maintenance expenditures are within established budgetary goals.
Monitors and updates work order system for work performed and materials used by technicians.
Identifies needs for personnel support through analysis and discussion of current assessments.
Coordinates and follows up on maintenance work orders to ensure timely responses.
Performs contract, procurement, and administrative tasks, including developing, generating, and monitoring reports.
Performs subordinates’ duties and responsibilities when necessary.
Leads and supports airfield maintenance operations through the safe and efficient operation of light and heavy equipment within the Aircraft Movement Area (AOA).
Maintains airside infrastructure.
Manages vegetation control.
Ensures the upkeep of pavement markings, concrete surfaces, drainage systems, and safety barriers.
Oversees daily maintenance activities.
Directs work crews.
Prioritizes tasks.
Ensures compliance with FAA regulations, airport safety standards, and operational procedures.