Airport Operations Specialist
About The Position
Lake Havasu City is hiring an Airport Operations Specialist for its Municipal Airport and Public Works team. This safety-sensitive role supports the safety, security, and efficient operation of the airport through airfield inspections, hazard coordination, NOTAM management, construction oversight, emergency response, and facility maintenance. The position requires working outdoors, operating equipment, and responding to irregular operations and emergencies. The schedule requires availability for nights, weekends, holidays, and emergency call-backs. The work environment includes frequent exposure to extreme desert heat and moderately noisy operational areas. Candidates must meet the stated physical and communication requirements, including lifting up to 50 pounds, day and night vision, clear radio communication, and the ability to stand, climb, or crawl.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- One year of experience in aviation, airport operations, FBO/ramp activities, public works, or emergency services.
- Possession of, or ability 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.
- Excellent day and night vision.
- Clear vocal communication for radio use.
- Ability to stand, climb, or crawl.
- Regular lifting of up to 50 pounds; occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
- Availability for nights, weekends, holidays, and emergency call-backs.
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.
- AAAE Airport Certified Employee certification in Airfield Operations, Security, Safety Management Systems, or similar.
- NIMS/ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800.
- Airport Safety and Operations Specialist School.
- Wildlife hazard management training.
- NOTAM Manager training.
Responsibilities
- Conduct daily safety, security, and wildlife sweeps of runways, taxiways, and facilities.
- Identify and document unsafe conditions and pavement issues, and coordinate their correction.
- Issue Notice to Air Missions (NOTAMs) regarding 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.
Benefits
- Employer-provided medical/Rx coverage (EPO or HDHP).
- Dental and vision coverage.
- Wellness Program.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account.
- Employer-provided basic life insurance.
- Optional additional life insurance.
- Optional critical illness, hospitalization, and indemnity insurance.
- 11 paid holidays annually.
- Bereavement leave.
- Paid vacation.
- Short-term disability.
- Long-term disability.
- Opportunities for advancement.
- Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
- Optional deferred compensation.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Service awards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
