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METROPOLITAN KNOXVILLE AIRPORT AUTHORITY
The Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority (MKAA) was established in 1978 as a nonprofit agency to own and operate the city's aviation system, McGhee Tyson Airport and Downtown Island Airport, and has recently celebrated a full 86-years in service to the East Tennessee area. Being centrally located within a one day's drive or a few hours flight from major cities, MKAA continues to be integral to the air transportation system. If you are interested in helping contribute to the future success of the McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Downtown Island Airport (DKX), please read further.
The Position:
The Airfield Maintenance Technician’s perform a variety of maintenance and repair activities for Airport Authority properties in the upkeep of airfields, including aircraft movement areas and access roads, terminal area roads and grounds, and other property and facilities. He or she conducts preventative maintenance on tools, as well as light and heavy-duty equipment. They utilize equipment such as passenger vehicles, various sizes of trucks and trailers, on and off-road construction and specialty equipment, agricultural equipment, pavement maintenance and repair equipment, and commercial mowing equipment. This position is also instrumental in shaping a positive impression of McGhee Tyson Airport for passengers and guests and anyone arriving on our grounds.
Responsibilities:
The Ideal Candidate:
The candidate should be able to speak and write clearly, follow verbal and written instructions, and pay attention to detail. He or she must be able to work as part of a team and learn new skills and techniques while on the job, operate vehicles and equipment around aircraft and in the airfield in a safe manner both day and night, identify potential hazards, and understand the Department of Transportation regulations, standard operating procedures, and adhere to FAA specifications. They should have general knowledge of operating a zero-turn mower and heavy equipment, airfield terminology and air traffic control communication practices, work safety practices and standards. Class B commercial driver's license, with Air Brakes endorsement, preferred.
Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent, and 1 to 3-years of experience in commercial mowing and snow removal operations, concrete maintenance, and using relational equipment.
Salary and Compensation:
The salary for this position is $17.00- $17.75/hour (DOE). MKAA offers a very competitive benefit package for this position, including medical/dental/vision benefits, disability/life insurance, vacation leave, sick leave, and a 401(a) retirement program. Final salary offer will be dependent upon experience.
Application Deadline: For best consideration, apply by Sunday, May 12. Position open until filled.
Please apply through this website (preferred), or mail resume to P.O. Box 15600 | Knoxville, TN 37901 | Attention: HR. Applications must be received by the stated deadline or postmarked by the deadline date to be considered. No phone calls please.
Applicants must submit ALL the following in order to be considered: Official Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority Application or resume (Applicants submitting resumes must submit a completed signed copy of the MKAA application prior to being interviewed).
Selection Process:
Applications (and additional documents, if applicable) will be reviewed to identify applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority. Employment process includes a security background check and physical (if applicable), which includes drug testing.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a long-term basis.
The Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority conducts random employee drug screening.
The Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Full Time
$35k-44k (estimate)
12/01/2023
06/30/2024
flyknoxville.com
ALCOA, TN
50 - 100
1978
BILL MARRISON
<$5M