Airport Maintenance Technician

SALARY

$22.74 - $28.43

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for maintaining the airport's infrastructure and ensuring compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations. Duties include performing airfield inspections, maintenance, and repairs; managing wildlife hazards; operating snow and ice removal equipment; issuing NOTAMs; and performing pavement maintenance. This position will also be responsible for general building and equipment maintenance, storm water monitoring, and security checks.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• In accordance with Federal Aviation Regulation 139.337, employees must conduct airport safety self-inspections.
  • This includes documenting airside conditions for the Operations Supervisor and Assistant Airport Manager’s review.
• Maintain unpaved areas as required by Federal Aviation Regulation 139.307.
  • This includes mowing and grading to maintain the airport safety areas in a manner to facilitate the occasional passage of aircraft and fire equipment.
  • Mow the Instrument Landing System (ILS) critical areas in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulation 139.307.
• Perform tasks outlined in the Wildlife Hazard Management Plan (WHMP) and in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulation 139.337.
• Perform airfield electrical maintenance which includes repairing or replacing runway and taxiway fixtures and bulbs as needed to maintain compliance with the FAA standards for a runway served by an Instrument Landing System (ILS).
• Promptly repair airfield signs to maintain compliance with FAA Advisory Circular 150/5345-44J and Federal Aviation Regulation 139.311 is also required.
• Perform building/fencing maintenance, maintaining hangars, including door, roof and seal replacement, and repair of controlled-access gates.
• General maintenance of the airport terminal and air traffic control tower, including elevated lighting and window treatments, is also required.
• Perform repairs and preventative maintenance to airport equipment including tractors, mowers, skid steer, aircraft tugs, utility task vehicles, and various implements.
• Identifying and using the appropriate PPE per task required.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Perform snow and ice prevention and control. Employee must be able to operate snow and ice prevention/removal equipment during winter storms, in compliance with Federal Aviation Regulation 139.313.
• Successfully complete specialized training, to operate a plow in specific clearing sequences, load and calibrate the broadcast spreader for solid and liquid deicer application on the runway, taxiways, ramps, roads, and gates is also required.
• • Issue and coordinate notice to airmen (NOTAM) through the FAA NOTAM manager system to alert air traffic control and pilots to irregular conditions.
  • Perform pavement maintenance in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulation 139.30. This includes repairing paved areas, pavement breaks and spalling. Ability to seal cracks by routing and sealing, and repair of paint striping and replacement of reflectors, as needed is required.
  • Enter and update information in the Airport's Work Order Management System.
  • Perform storm water monitoring and inspection, including sampling and inspection reports in compliance with the Airport’s storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPPP).
  • Perform security runs, checking and securing airport grounds including, drive/walk through gates, hangars, Terminal and FBO buildings, tenant leased spaces, and Airport Tower.

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

  • Knowledge of FAA Guidelines for airport radio advisory communications.
  • Knowledge of the principles, techniques, and hazards of aircraft operations.
  • Knowledge of the safety requirements for airport operations.
  • Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations governing airport operations and storage of aircraft.
  • Knowledge of gas, diesel engines and electrical motors
  • Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations governing the storage, use and disposal of solvents and lubricants.
  • Skill in communicating with others by oral and written means.
  • Ability to perform general maintenance, including minor electrical, mechanical, and building, and equipment.
  • Ability to work independently without scheduled supervisory staff.
  • Ability to make an effective and measured response to aircraft emergency situations by contacting the appropriate authorities and taking steps to maintain safe aircraft operations or temporarily suspend aircraft operations.
  • Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make fine discriminations in sound.
  • Ability to perform a variety of physical skills including, but not limited to; carrying, dragging, pulling, pushing and writing.
  • Ability to lift or exert forces equivalent to 100 pounds.
  • Ability to operate a motorized vehicle.
  • Ability to operate a variety of equipment including, but not limited to; radio, tractors, and mowers.
  • Ability to express proper radio terminology.
  • Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
  • Ability to maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, airport patrons and the general public.
  • Ability to work 70% of the time in an outdoors environment subject to extremes of temperature, inclement weather and intermittent exposure to fumes and dust.
  • Incumbent is subject to potential mechanical, electrical, explosive, toxic waste, and chemical hazards.

  Qualifying Education and Experience:

  • A High School diploma or equivalent
  • Two years of college
  • An equivalent education or experience will be accepted
  • A valid Drivers License, Class C

  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

  Customer service skills and an herbicide license are preferred

  One year of airport experience is preferred

  Employment Screenings Required:

  • Criminal background check
  • Physical & Human Performance Evaluation (HPE)
  • Drug & alcohol screens.
  • Motor vehicle review
  
   

City of Arlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.