Airport Operations Technician

City of Scottsdale • Az 85260, AZ

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About The Position

Inspects airport facility conditions to ensure safe, efficient airport operations and that maintenance, emergency, and security functions are compatible with local, state, and federal regulations. The role supports a secure and efficient airfield environment and the safety of travelers, tenants, and aviation partners. The airport operates 24/7, so this position requires working nights, weekends, and holidays.

The anticipated starting salary may be up to the midpoint depending on the candidate’s experience and internal equity. The stated midpoint is $28.16 per hour; the full salary range is not provided in the supplied description. Employees must reside in Arizona during their active employment with the City, whether or not approved to work remotely. Candidates selected to move forward must successfully complete post-offer, pre-employment screening, which may include fingerprinting, criminal background screening, a drug screen, and a 39-month motor vehicle records check.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Six months of airport operations experience and/or aviation training.
• Possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the 39 months before the start date.
• Reside in the State of Arizona during active employment with the City.
• Successfully complete required post-offer, pre-employment screening if selected to move forward.

Responsibilities

• Inspect airport facility conditions to support safe and efficient airport operations.
• Ensure maintenance, emergency, and security functions are compatible with local, state, and federal regulations.

Benefits

• 12 paid holidays, including one floating holiday.
• Vacation accrual starting at 10.3 hours per month.
• Sick leave accrual of 8 hours per month.
• Medical coverage, including behavioral health coverage.
• Dental benefits.
• Vision benefits.
• City-paid basic life insurance equal to one times the employee's annual salary, with optional supplemental life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,500 per year.
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System defined benefit plan, with mandatory employer and employee contributions; the plan includes a long-term disability benefit.
• Supplemental retirement plans through Nationwide 457.
• Pet insurance.
• Bilingual pay compensation.
• Employer contribution of $10 per pay period to the employee's Post-Employment Health Plan account.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED