Airport Operations Technician

About the role

The Airport Operations Technician position at Mayo Clinic is located at Rochester International Airport. This full-time position requires rotating shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

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 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;
• Carrries 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.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent;
• Building Utility Maintenance or a form of Firefighting Certification or specialized maintenance degree (i.e., plumbing, electrical, etc) preferred;
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in performing firefighting or general maintenance duties with a preference given for airport experience.

Special Requirements

• Work rotating shifts, evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required;
• Mnnesota Class “D” driver’s license at the time of hire, with the ability to obtain a Class “B” license;
• 14 CFR Part 139 Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting certification (training to be provided by RST);
• Must be able to pass a criminal history check and obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearance for working at an airport;
• Must be able to show proof of U.S. Citizenship or possess a valid U.S. Government issued work visa.

Compensation Detail

$22.11 - $34.68/hour

Schedule

Full Time
Monday - Friday 2nd shift 3:00 p.m. -11:00 p.m.

International Assignment

No

Schedule Details

Every 5th

Benefits Eligible

Yes