Airport Operations and Maintenance Specialist
$40,227–$40,227 year
On-siteMorgantown, West Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly inspections of airport equipment, facilities, and the environment to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Perform and oversee repairs of runway, taxiway, hangar, road, and grounds maintenance while maintaining inventory of tools and products. Respond to Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) situations and provide backup FBO services including customer interaction with pilots, passengers, and aircraft. Utilize heavy equipment like snowplows and hand tools for facility upkeep, ensuring cleanliness and safety across all airport-owned buildings. Work varying shifts including early mornings and evenings to support twenty-four-hour airport operations.
Required Qualifications
- High School degree or equivalent (GED)
- Valid Driver's License
- Must be able to obtain ARFF certification for Aircraft Firefighting and Rescue (ARFF) within 6 months of employment
- Must be able to obtain CPR & First Aid certification within 6 months of employment
- At least two (2) years of relevant experience
- Operations of various hand and power tools as well as large equipment
- Must be able to pass a 10-year TSA background check
- Must possess effective and efficient communication skills, both oral and written
- Must be able to obtain ARFF certification for Aircraft Firefighting and Rescue (ARFF) within 6 months of employment
- Must be able to obtain CPR & First Aid certification within 6 months of employment
Desired Qualifications
- More than one (1) year of relevant experience, specifically in equipment or facilities maintenance
- Previous experience in airport air/land side operations
- Current CPR and first aid training and/or certificates
- Previous customer service experience
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