Aviation Supervisor II (Deer Valley Airport & Goodyear Airport) Aviation Department

About This Position

Over 52 million passengers traveled through Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in 2025, one of the busiest airports in the country and in the nation's 5th largest city. Sky Harbor is the largest of three airports in the Phoenix Airport System (Phoenix Sky Harbor, Deer Valley, and Goodyear airports) which is operated by the City of Phoenix Aviation Department and has an economic impact over $44 billion annually.

The Aviation Supervisor II for General Aviation is responsible for supervising personnel involved in airport maintenance, airport operations, and security enforcement. The primary role of this position is to oversee airport operations to include airside operations, grounds, airfield maintenance, building, and runway maintenance. Additionally, these positions provide support with airport construction, airport inspections, and customer service to tenants and citizens.

Duties

The Aviation Department has two vacancies for General Aviation section. One vacancy is with Goodyear Airport, and one vacancy is with Deer Valley Airport. Duties for the Aviation Supervisor II at general aviation (satellite) airports include and are not limited to:

• Supervise the Airport Operations Technicians.
• Interact with tenants, customers, the general public, and FAA staff housed in the air traffic control tower.
• Conduct regular safety, security, and maintenance inspections of airport buildings and grounds.
• Perform administrative duties such as issuing Notices of Violations to tenants who are not in compliance with airport policies.
• Respond to airport emergencies, including airplane crashes.
• Issue Notices to airmen that advise future flight plans and use of airport facilities.
  
  

Work Schedule

Goodyear Airport position: Tuesday - Saturday, 11:30 AM - 8:00 PM.

Deer Valley Airport position: Friday - Sunday, 6:00 AM - 3:30 PM and Monday, 10:30 AM - 9:00 PM

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Knowledge of:
• SAP and xPort Manager applications.
• Microsoft programs to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Issuance of NOTAMS through digital NOTAM Manager.
• Rules and regulations affecting airport operations, control, safety, and security; state statutes, City procedures, and ordinances; departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), rules, and procedures.
• Airport operational and maintenance needs.
• Ability to:
• Manage daily airport operations and coordinate with tenants and the public.
• Prioritize multiple active needs on an airfield while maintaining the day-to-day operations of a 24 hour 7 days a week facility.
• Work cooperatively with a variety of business tenants, hangar tenants, airport users, industry representatives, and City employees.
• Observe, compare, or monitor data, objects, or people's behavior to determine compliance with prescribed operating and safety standards.
• Exceptional decision-making skills and proven ability to take ownership of day-to-day operating issues.
• Demonstrates results focused and solution-driven approach to customer service and problem solving.
• Understanding of Federal Aviation Administration regulations, Aviation industry standards, State statutes, and City ordinances.
• Advanced situational awareness and conceptual skills to maximize the efficient use of Airport common use and terminal facilities.
• Strong comprehension, implementation, and application of the Federal Aviation Administration Part 139 regulations, FAA Advisory Circulars, OSHA 1910 regulations, Aviation industry standards, State statutes, and City ordinances.
  

SALARY

Pay Range: $30.31 to $47.01 per hour.

Hiring Range: $30.31 to $38.68 per hour.

Pay Range Explanation

• Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
• Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
• Promotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade increase.
• Demotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade decrease.
• Lateral transfers occur when there is no change to the last two digits of the pay grade.
• When there is a change in the first digit of the pay grade, there may also be a change to your classification or unit.
  
  

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Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Employer paid long-term disability
• Free Bus/light rail pass
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi
  
  

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Minimum Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience in airport activities or a technically specific area.
• One year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.
• Other combinations of education and experience which meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• Working conditions:
• Requires working shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• The following list is not all inclusive, but are TSA general factors for disqualification of employment for working at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Other factors will be assessed that may also lead to disqualification. Qualified candidates should consider these factors when applying. Aviation Employment Disqualifiers.
• Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
• For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here.
• The City job description can be found here.
  

Preferred Qualifications

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• Airfield maintenance experience.
• Experience with emergency planning.
• Experience in aircraft emergency response.
• Experience providing excellent customer service.
• Experience managing airport construction projects.
• Experience with the City of Phoenix e-Procurement system.
• Experience managing and supervising work schedules for 24/7 operations.
• Experience interpreting airport rules and regulations pertaining to airport operations, including Federal Aviation Administration, CBP, and TSA regulations.
• Industry credentials such as A.C.E., C.M., etc. are desired.
  
  

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes May 28, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

How To Apply

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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Aviation Supv II, JC:25230, ID# 61467, 05/15/2026, USM, GO, Benefits:007

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