Airport Operations Coordinator

Airport Operations Coordinator

Salary

$57,345.60 - $65,665.60 Annually

Location

La Crosse, WI

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

00858

Department/Division

La Crosse Regional Airport

Opening Date

10/19/2026

• Description
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Description

Airport Operations Coordinator - La Crosse Regional Airport: Grow your career with us! The City of La Crosse is seeking to hire an Airport Operations Coordinator at the La Crosse Regional Airport. The La Crosse Regional Airport serves a wide geographic area and offers daily flights to a variety of destinations. This position involves performing a wide variety of specialized and detailed tasks in support of Airport Operations, Aviation Security, Public Safety, Aircraft Rescue Firefighting (ARFF) and Emergency Preparedness. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with irregular working hours including 24.5-hour shifts working nights, weekends, and holidays.

Starting wage for this position ranges between $24.34 to $27.87, which amounts to an annual wage of $57,345.60 to $65,665.60 with the work schedule as all hours paid are considered hours worked for overtime calculations. Salary depends on experience.

Minimum Requirements: High School diploma or equivalent, with a minimum of one year of Airport Operations experience; or equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities. Preference will be given for a four-year college degree in an Aviation related field. Must possess a valid unrestricted driver's license. Ability to pass rigorous background security checks to obtain and maintain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge.

Benefits: The City of La Crosse offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical benefit plans, Wisconsin Retirement Plan, deferred compensation, Roth IRA, life insurance, accident insurance, income continuation insurance, voluntary dental and vision plans, paid holidays, vacations, and sick leave. Benefit perks: traditional or high deductible (with HSA) medical plan options available; participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System with 7.20% employer contribution; 10 paid holidays, ability to earn up to 12 sick days per year, and vacation time available as of date of hire.

Selected candidate is subject to background check and post-offer/pre-employment drug screen. Applications are accepted until the position is filled, with an initial review of applications on November 3rd, 2026. To be considered, submit an employment application and resume by visiting https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacrossewi

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Purpose of Position

The position performs a wide variety of specialized and detailed tasks in support of Airport Operations, Aviation Security, Public Safety, and Emergency Preparedness. The incumbent may work individually or as part of a team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Position is required to work variable shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Patrols airport perimeter and facilities insuring enforcement of all applicable safety and security rules and regulations.

Serves as an Alternate Airport Security Coordinator.

Conducts field and facility assessments and inspections including issues NOTAM and FICON reports in accordance with all Federal, State and local rules and regulations.

Assists law enforcement with Operational changes due to elevated threat levels.

Opens and closes terminal building and other facilities on a daily basis.

Assists in aircraft accident investigations with National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration.

Complies with Transportation Security Regulations Parts 1540 and 1542 and Federal Aviation Regulations Part 139.

Assists in conducting detailed investigations and analysis of security breaches and violations.

Monitors security operations at all times including construction projects, special events, reduced/limited access control periods, and ensures compliance with the Airport Security Program.

Participate in the day-to-day activities, operations, and coordination of programs pertaining to Operations Section including coordinating airport assets and airline gate activity.

Assists in implementing Emergency action plans.

Completes various logs and reports.

Assists in the compliance monitoring of the Airports federally regulated programs.

Maintains knowledge of air traffic control terminology and radio procedures.

Acts as contact person and liaison between Airport and all Airport users for operational and after-hours issues.

Conducts weather observations and tests, maintains reports. Provides observations in the case of an automated system failure.

Performs any and all related functions as assigned.

Various computer program usage.

Maintains confidentiality of personal information obtained during badging process, and medical information obtained in the performance of the duties.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

Performs snow removal duties and maintenance duties as assigned.

May assist the La Crosse Police Department, as needed, on security investigations inside the Airport property.

Provides information to customer inquiries, complaints and concerns or refers to appropriate person or agency.

May issue citations and parking tickets occurring on Airport grounds.

Performs minor preventative maintenance on equipment.

Performs light maintenance tasks, such as grass cutting and facility cleaning.

Performs general housekeeping of ARFF station.

Assist Operations & Maintenance Manager in annual emergency exercise planning, coordination, and execution.

Assists Operations & Maintenance Manager in reviewing and maintaining records of all departmental activities, including incident reports and departmental logs. Forward reports to appropriate outside agencies.

Composes and sends routine correspondence.

Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

High School Diploma or equivalent, with a minimum of one year of Airport Operations experience required; or equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities. Preference will be given for a four-year college degree in an aviation related field. Must possess a valid unrestricted drivers license. Ability to pass rigorous background security checks to obtain and maintain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge.

Physical and Mental Abilities Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication

Ability to comprehend and interpret a variety of documents including: Local Ordinances, state statues, training reports, emergency and security directives and manuals, policy and procedure manuals, FAA and TSA regulations, and other data.

Ability to prepare a variety of documents including annual reports, various financial forms, journal and inspections forms, etc.

Ability to analyze and categorize data and information in order to determine the relationship of the data with reference to established criteria/standards. Ability to compare, count, differentiate, measure, assemble, copy and record information. Ability to classify, compute and tabulate data.

Ability to utilize a wide variety of descriptive data and information such as regulations, invoices, time sheets, billing statements, statistical summaries, meeting agendas, meeting minutes, FAA manuals, regulations, employee handbook, work schedules, non-routine correspondence and computer software operating manuals.

Communicate in writing and orally in a clear manner with employees and members of the public, representatives of the Federal Aviation Administration, Transportation Security Administration, National Transportation Safety Board Officials, other law enforcement agencies, including the Secret Service, State Troopers, and local law enforcement.

Mathematical Ability

Ability to calculate percentages, fractions, decimals, and ratios. Ability to interpret statistical reports and accounting.

Judgment and Situation Reasoning Ability

Ability to use functional reasoning and apply rational judgment in performing diversified work activities.

High ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness, and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory and/or judgmental criteria, as opposed to criteria which are clearly measurable.

Physical Requirements

Ability to operate, maneuver and/or steer equipment and machinery requiring simple or continuous adjustments such as: Motor vehicles, Airport rescue firefighting apparatus, aircraft Firefighting equipment and tools, radio communication equipment, computer terminal, telephone/cellphone, photocopier, camera and badging systems.

Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, feet and limbs in performing movements requiring high skills such as using long firearms and pyrotechnics.

Ability to exert physical effort in work, typically involving some combination of climbing, crawling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling.

Ability to recognize and identify degrees of similarities or differences between characteristics of colors, shapes, sounds and odors associated with job-related objects, materials, and tasks.

Ability to sustain prolonged visual and audio concentration.

Environmental Adaptability

Ability to work under conditions which require exposure to environmental factors such as temperature variations and extremes, loud sounds, odors, toxic agents, machinery, traffic hazards, wetness and /or dust. This exposure may cause some discomfort and presents a risk of injury.

The City of La Crosse is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

To follow is a brief summary of the benefits the City of La Crosse offers to its employees. Benefits and benefit eligibility will vary by position. Detailed benefits information can be found on the Citys website under Department>Human Resources>Employee Benefits.

1) Medical Benefit Plan - Offered to all full-time, non-represented or unionized employees. Coverage for eligible medical expenses and prescriptions. Note: Employees hired full-time on or after 1/1/14 are not eligible for retiree medical benefit plan coverage.

2) Pension (Wisconsin Retirement System-WRS) - Automatic enrollment for full-time positions. Eligibility for part-time positions varies by position and is determined by the number of hours and duration of the position. For eligible positions, contributions begin date of hire. Employer contributions are paid by the employer. Employees are required to pay 50% of the total WRS contribution rate for "general" employees. 2026 rate is 7.2% of pre-tax earnings.

3) Life Insurance - (follows WRS eligibility) Up to five times the employees annual salary is available. Spouse/dependent coverage options also available.

4) Income Continuation Insurance - (follows WRS enrollment) A short or long term disability insurance. Various options available for waiting periods.

5) Section #125 Plan - Offered to non-represented or unionized employees working 20 hours/week or more. This is a flexible spending account to defer money from your paycheck pre-tax in a dependent care or medical account.

6) Vision Plan - Offered to non-represented or unionized employees working 20 hours/week or more. This is a voluntary plan, completely funded by the employee.

7) Dental Plan - Offered to non-represented or unionized employees working 20 hours/week or more. This is a voluntary plan, completely funded by the employee. Employees can choose between two different dental plans.

8) 457 Deferred Compensation Plan - Offered to non-represented or unionized employees working 20 hours/week or more. May enroll at any time. Employees may elect for pre-tax and Roth payroll deductions to be placed in a retirement investment account.

9) Roth IRA - Offered to non-represented or unionized employees working 20 hours/week or more. May enroll at any time. Employees may elect for payroll deductions to be placed in a Roth IRA.

10) Paid Leave Time - Vacation, sick leave, personal business leave, family care leave, and holidays. Actual leave accrual determined by employee handbook or union contracts.

11) Accident Insurance - pays a cash benefit when you or your covered family members suffer injuries sustained in an accident. The enrollment period for new hires is within the first 30 days of hire. The effective date is when the completed, timely form is received by the employer.

Employer City of La Crosse

Address 400 La Crosse St

La Crosse, Wisconsin, 54601

Phone (608)789-7574

Website http://www.cityoflacrosse.org