AIRPORT OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

Lake Havasu City, AZ • Open Until Filled • Non-Exempt • Full-Time • Department: PW/Airport

About the Role

Join the Public Works team in beautiful Lake Havasu City! We are seeking a dedicated professional to ensure the safety, security, and efficiency of our municipal airport. This safety-sensitive role balances technical airfield inspections, emergency response, and community interaction.

Responsibilities

• Airfield Inspections: Conduct daily safety, security, and wildlife sweeps of runways, taxiways, and facilities.
• Hazard Mitigation: Identify, document, and coordinate the correction of unsafe conditions and pavement issues.
• NOTAM Management: Issue Notice to Air Missions (NOTAMs) regarding closures, outages, or hazards.
• Project Coordination: Escort contractors and monitor safety during airfield construction and maintenance.
• Emergency Response: Act as a key responder for aircraft incidents, fuel spills, and severe weather events.
• Facility Maintenance: Perform minor repairs, mowing, weed control, and debris removal using airport vehicles.

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 the ability to obtain, a valid Arizona Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A with a tanker endorsement upon hire.
• Ability to obtain airport driver, radio, NOTAM, and safety training during the probationary period.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Associate’s degree in aviation management, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Preferred Experience: FAA Part 139 concepts, ADOT Aeronautics processes, or airfield construction.
• Desired Certifications: AAAE Certified Member (CM), Airport Certified Employee (ACE), NIMS/ICS 100-800, or Wildlife Hazard Management.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Environment: Frequent outdoor exposure to extreme desert heat and moderately noisy operational areas.
• Physical Effort: Regular lifting of up to 25 pounds; occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
• Requirements: Excellent day and night vision; clear vocal communication for radio use; ability to stand, climb, or crawl.

Schedule

Must be available for nights, weekends, holidays, and emergency call-backs.

Pay

$31.91 - $46.27/hourly (DOQ).

Benefits

• Employer-provided Medical/Rx (EPO or HDHP)
• Dental/Vision
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account
• Employer-Provided Basic Life Insurance
• Optional Additional Life Insurance
• Optional Insurance: Critical Illness, Hospitalization, Indemnity
• 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