Airport Operations Specialist

Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport is currently seeking an Airport Operations Specialist for a multi-functional role in an organization that thrives on collaboration, vigor, and ever-changing challenges. The position requires a self-motivated leader who brings organization, positive energy, and motivation for growth while maintaining focus on the broader dynamic goals for the Airport.

About the role

The Airport Operations Specialist performs a variety of technical, general operations, surveillance, and enforcement duties associated with the safe, efficient, and continuous operation of Rocky Mountain Metro Airport. This role also handles unskilled and semi-skilled labor tasks related to the operation and maintenance of airport property and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections of all airport property and aircraft movement areas for FAR-Part 139 compliance and safety.
• Create work orders and perform minor airfield maintenance to maintain FAR-Part 139 compliance.
• Prioritize maintenance operations in the field within limited timeframes.
• Decide what warrants initiation of work order procedures.
• Identify airport/airfield safety hazards and take corrective measures to rectify situations.
• Anticipate potential safety hazards and take preventive action to reduce risk to airport users.
• Coordinate and implement airport security programs regulated by the FAA.
• Provide training to airport tenants, employees of FBOs, flight schools, vendors, contractors, and applicable law enforcement, fire, and emergency responders.
• Decide whether to grant airport access and driving privileges.
• Make strategic administrative, organizational, and money-handling decisions.
• Monitor, respond to, and coordinate with Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department to enforce all security requirements.
• Provide aircraft fire and crash rescue functions in accordance with FAA regulations, alongside North Metro Fire District.
• Perform snow removal operations, including strategic planning with snow team call-out prediction, continuous runway inspections, and reporting conditions via NOTAMs.
• Prepare equipment in advance of snow team arrival; required to be on-call for snow operations at any time.
• Decide when to initiate snow team call-outs and prioritize areas for immediate snow removal and closures.
• Determine equipment best suited for current conditions.
• Coordinate, monitor, and inspect airfield construction sites to ensure compliance with federal aviation regulations and FAA advisory circulars.
• Report violations or hazards to the Operations Manager.
• Mitigate all wildlife hazards associated with the airport in a timely manner; make decisions on wildlife hazard mitigation techniques and document filing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 1 year of related work experience (an equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable).
• Valid Colorado driver’s license required within 30 days of hire.
• Must be available for nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call duties, including snow removal operations at any time of day.

Preferred Qualifications

• Snow removal experience.
• Firefighter experience.
• Airport operations experience.
• Pilot’s license or flight training experience.
• Strong work ethic and great attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with independent decision-making skills.

Skills

• Fast learner.
• Strong organizational and leadership abilities.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in high-pressure situations.

Schedule

Projected schedule: Wednesday–Saturday, 6:30 AM–4:30 PM. Availability required for nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call for special events and snow removal operations. Schedules are subject to change based on airport needs.

Pay

Hiring range: $28.10–$35 USD hourly. Compensation determined based on education, experience, and skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays (starting bank of 40 hours of PTO for new hires).
• Retirement matching.
• Wellness programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Flexible schedules and remote work options.

Offer of employment contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or references.