AIRPORT OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

Lake Havasu City•Lake Havasu City, AZ

2d•$30 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

Lake Havasu City is seeking an Airport Operations Specialist for its Public Works team to help ensure the safety, security, and efficient operation of the municipal airport. This safety-sensitive role combines airfield inspections, hazard mitigation, emergency response, facility maintenance, and community interaction. The position requires availability for nights, weekends, holidays, and emergency call-backs, as well as the ability to work outdoors, operate equipment, and respond to irregular operations and emergencies. The ideal candidate has experience in airport or aviation operations, maintenance, public works, construction, emergency response, or a related area, along with strong communication and recordkeeping skills and sound judgment under pressure. The role is based at Lake Havasu City Municipal Airport in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. It is classified full-time and non-exempt. The salary range is $29.68–$43.04 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
At least one year of experience in aviation, airport operations, FBO/ramp activities, public works, or emergency services.
Possess, or be able to obtain upon hire, a valid Arizona Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A with a tanker endorsement.
Ability to obtain airport driver, radio, NOTAM, and safety training during the probationary period.
Availability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and emergency call-backs.
Ability to work outdoors, operate equipment, and respond to irregular operations and emergencies.
Strong communication and recordkeeping skills, sound judgment under pressure, excellent day and night vision, and clear vocal communication for radio use.
Ability to stand, climb, or crawl, and regularly lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in aviation management, airport management, public administration, business administration, emergency management, construction management, or a related field.
Experience at a municipal, general aviation, or commercial service airport.
Experience conducting airfield inspections, issuing or coordinating NOTAMs, using airport work-order or inspection software, or coordinating airfield construction.
Knowledge of FAA airport design and operations standards, airport grant assurances, ADOT Aeronautics processes, FAA Part 139 concepts, airport emergency planning, airport security, and wildlife hazard management.
AAAE Certified Member, or ability to obtain certification.
AAAE Airport Certified Employee credential in Airfield Operations, Security, or Safety Management Systems, or similar.
NIMS/ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800 training.
Airport Safety and Operations Specialist School training.
Wildlife hazard management training.
NOTAM Manager training.

Responsibilities

Conduct daily safety, security, and wildlife inspections of runways, taxiways, and airport facilities.
Identify and document unsafe conditions and pavement issues, and coordinate their correction.
Issue Notice to Air Missions (NOTAMs) for closures, outages, or hazards.
Escort contractors and monitor safety during airfield construction and maintenance.
Respond to aircraft incidents, fuel spills, and severe weather events.
Perform minor repairs, mowing, weed control, and debris removal using airport vehicles.