Airport Operations Technician

Mayo Clinic•Rochester, MN

6d•$22 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Airport Operations Technician is responsible for responding to emergency and non-emergency incidents involving aircraft at Rochester International Airport. This role performs duties related to the maintenance and repair of airport facilities and equipment, operates various machinery on the airfield, and handles snow and ice removal. The technician also participates in aircraft rescue and firefighting training and responds to emergencies. Additionally, this position involves duties and training related to FAR Part 139 compliance, including issuing Notices to Airman (NOTAMs) and Field Condition Reports (Ficons), as well as TSA Part 1542 compliance, such as Airport Badging and security-related duties.

Requirements

Ability to work independently, or in coordination with other Operations Department Staff and prioritize duties
Ability to make independent decisions when necessary for snow and ice removal
Participates in regular aircraft rescue and firefighting training as required
Performs duties and training associated with the compliance requirements of FAR Part 139
Performs duties and training associated with TSA Part 1542

Responsibilities

Ability to work independently, or in coordination with other Operations Department Staff and prioritize duties
Responds to emergency and non-emergency incidents involving aircraft operating at Rochester International Airport
Performs those duties required for the maintenance/repair of the Airport’s facilities and equipment
Operates a radio for communication with the control tower and safely operates a variety of equipment on the airfield
Carries and operates a two-way company radio for company communications
Performs snow and ice removal duties with the ability to make independent decisions when necessary
Drives aircraft rescue and firefighting equipment and operates fire extinguishment equipment
Operates a wide variety of equipment to include but not limited to mowers, tractors, aircraft rescue/firefighting equipment, heavy trucks, heavy brooms, front loaders, and other snow removal equipment
Participates in regular aircraft rescue and firefighting training as required and responds to simulated and actual emergencies
Performs duties and training associated with the compliance requirements of FAR Part 139 to include the issuing of Notices to Airman (NOTAMs), Field Condition Reports (Ficons), airfield safety and inspection requirements
Performs duties and training associated with TSA Part 1542 to include Airport Badging, TSA Enrollment and other security related duties