Airport Maintenance Technician PT

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.

ESSENTIALJOBFUNCTIONS:

• 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.

OTHERJOBFUNCTIONS:

• 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.
  • PerformpavementmaintenanceinaccordancewithFederalAviationRegulation139.30.Thisincludesrepairing 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.
  • EnterandupdateinformationintheAirport'sWorkOrderManagementSystem.
  • Performstormwatermonitoringandinspection,includingsamplingandinspectionreportsincompliancewiththe Airport’s storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPPP).
  • Performsecurityruns,checkingandsecuringairportgroundsincluding,drive/walkthroughgates,hangars, Terminal and FBO buildings, tenant leased spaces, and Airport Tower.

  MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS:

  Knowledge,SkillsandAbilitiesRequired:

  • 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.