Airport Operations/Maintenance Officer

Airport Operations/Maintenance Officer

Salary

$66,664.00 - $77,188.80 Annually

Location

1751 College Ave. Elko, NV

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

26-28

Department

Airport

Opening Date

10/15/2026

Closing Date

11/6/2026 8:00 AM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits

Description

Under general direction, to represent the Airport Director in matters concerning all operations of the airport; to supervise airfield operations for the Elko Regional Airport; to perform a broad range of inside and outside maintenance activities; to perform a wide variety of professional, administrative, analytical, and management support duties.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Exercises supervision in compliance with FAR part 139 and provisions of the Airport Certification Manual, Security Plan, Safety Plan, and other applicable rules and regulations.

Essential Functions

Assist the Airport Director in ensuring and enforcing the airport's compliance with FAR Part 139, the provisions of the Airport Certification Manual including the Emergency Plan, the Security Plan, and all other Elko Regional Airport policies and procedures.

Promote safe operating practices and compliance with FAR Part 139 and Advisory Circulars; assist in conducting all FAR Part 139 required safety inspections; maintain records of discrepancies and all corrective action completed.

Close and open aircraft movement areas as conditions warrant; issue and cancel NOTAM'S as required; monitor airfield construction, maintenance, weather conditions, wildlife activity, and all other airside activities to ensure the protection of runways, taxiways, ramps, safety areas, and the safety of aircraft operations.

Perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled work in the maintenance, repair and alteration of Elko Regional Airport buildings, facilities and fixtures, including carpentry, plumbing, roofing, painting, mechanical, and electrical trades work.

Operate trucks and a variety of heavy and complex airfield maintenance equipment; perform heavy manual labor during the repair and maintenance of airport grounds, facilities, and related equipment, including fencing, roadways, taxiways, lighting, runways, and ramps.

Assist in the painting of runways, taxiways, curbs, street and parking facilities; assist in sign fabrication and installation; lay out markings, pavement, and signs.

Participate in snow removal activities on a 24 hour/day, 7 day per week basis; operate snowplows, snow blowers, de-icing trucks, rotary brooms, and loaders; shovel snow from walkways and apply ice melt.

Monitor contractor and tenant activities on airport property for operational safety, security, and lease compliance; act as airport liaison with governmental agencies and tenants.

Participate in a variety of studies and special projects; collect, monitor and analyze data; assist in providing recommendations for improving operational efficiency.

Participate in the preparation and administration of assigned budgets; maintain and monitor appropriate expenditure controls as assigned.

Assist the Airport Director with correspondence, research, statistical analysis, and activity reports; conduct surveys and analyze specialized information.

Assume the duties of the Airport Director in his/her absence or as assigned during extended absences.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

Principles and techniques of airport operations and administration.

Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes, and regulations including FAA regulations, FAR Part 139, and FAR Part 107.

Operational characteristics, services, and activities of airports.

Sources of information related to a broad range of airport operations programs, sources, and functions.

Public relations techniques and methods.

Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment.

Operational characteristics of mechanical equipment and tools used in the maintenance and repair of buildings and building facilities.

Basic building maintenance practices and procedures.

Methods, procedures, tools, materials, and equipment used in airfield maintenance and construction.

Operation and maintenance of airfield maintenance heavy equipment.

Operational characteristics of a variety of light, heavy, automotive, and construction equipment.

Organization and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of airport programs, policies, and procedures.

Safe driving principles and practices.

Skill to:

Operate a variety of radio and communications equipment

Operate hand tools, power tools, and mechanical equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and software.

Operate a motor vehicle safely.

Ability to:

Implement airport operations and maintenance plans.

Plan, organize, develop and implement projects and programs with minimal supervision and direction.

Supervise custodial contract.

Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.

Perform responsible and difficult professional work involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative.

Prepare clear and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience:

Two years of progressively responsible maintenance experience, one year of which was performed in an aviation/airport related field including commercial, fixed base operator, and/or airline experience.

Training:

Equivalent to two years of college with major course work in aviation management, business administration, or a related field.

License or Certificate:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license.

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an Airport Rescue Firefighters Certificate.

Supplemental Information

Special Requirements:

Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:

Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, climb, and lift 100 lbs.; exposure to cold, heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, chemicals, flammable materials, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards; ability to travel to different sites and locations; availability for shift work, on-call, stand-by, and emergency call.

The City of Elko offers an excellent benefits package for all regular, full-time employees which includes but is not limited to the following (subject to change at any time):

• Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) - Employer Pay Contribution Plan

• Healthcare Insurance - Includes Medical, Dental and Vision plans

• City of Elko contributes funds towards employees Health Savings Account (HSA)

• City of Elko covers 100% of the health insurance premiums for employee individual coverage

• A portion of the premiums for dependent coverage are paid by the City of Elko

• Life Insurance Coverage

• Short Term Disability Insurance

• Long Term Disability Insurance

• Eleven (11) Paid Holidays

• Annual Leave Plans

• Sick Leave Plans

• Military Leave

• Family Leave

• Educational Assistance

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Workers Compensation

• No State Income Tax

Employer City of Elko

Address 1751 College Ave.

Elko, Nevada, 89801

Phone 775-777-7122

Website http://www.elkocity.com