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Lead Airfield Maintenance - 2nd Shift

CVG Airport Authority
Burlington, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 9/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/7/2026

CLASS SUMMARY

Responsible for performing the duties of a lead in various airfield and landside maintenance areas. Oversight over multiple disciplines throughout the airport. Other duties include snow removal and operating heavy equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

  • Monitors job duties of Airfield Maintenance employees to ensure work is done promptly, evaluates and writes employee performance reviews, and assists with new hire processes.
  • Responsible for developing, delivering, and maintaining department training programs that ensure airfield maintenance employees are knowledgeable, skilled, and compliant with all applicable safety regulations, standard operational procedures (SOPs), and other organizational requirements as directed by the management team.
  • Oversees and participates in work of subordinates in the various assigned areas.
  • Schedules and assigns work orders to subordinates through computerized maintenance management system. Reviews work order entries of subordinates for accuracy and completeness of documentation before closing them.
  • Works with leadership team on identifying and requesting parts, equipment, materials and services that are needed for completing work.
  • Advises and assists subordinates with difficult maintenance and repair problems.
  • Schedules, inspects, and evaluates the work of subordinates.
  • Assures proper safety equipment is used and training developed and delivered to ensure safety and efficiency in the department.
  • Works with Operations team to issue NOTAMS and proper notifications to tenants for departmental work that is ongoing.
  • Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Minimum Education:  HSD/GED

Minimum Years of Direct Experience:  7

Details: 

Related experience

Or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS

Required

  • Maintain Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) clearance.
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Commercial Driver’s License - Class A or B
  • Obtain/maintain position appropriate NIMS & emergency training.

Preferred

  • Basic and Advanced ASOS
  • Certification from International Aviation Snow Academy
  • Operations Management Certificate

Additional Security Levels Required

  • Ability to obtain and maintain position appropriate Federal security clearance

Airfield Driving

This position requires driving on the airfield and airfield ramps.

DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE OF

  • Various field maintenance equipment and tools depending on assignment.
  • OSHA and FAA regulations.

DEMONSTRATED SKILL IN

  • Maintaining a variety of maintenance records.
  • Safely lifting/pulling loads to work areas.
  • Supervisory skills.
  • Clearly and effectively communicating, both orally and in writing.
  • Use of a variety of computer-based technologies including word processing, and spreadsheets.
  • Establishing and maintaining effective, fair, cooperative, collaborative, and respectful relationships with internal and external colleagues, peers, work teams and workgroups.
  • Pavement repairs, maintenance, and pavement markings/Part 139 markings
  • Landscaping and horticultural practices.

Why Join Us?

BENEFITS:  (Full Time Positions)

  • 100% Employer Paid Health & Wellness Center
  • Comprehensive Insurance Options: Medical, dental, vision and life insurance, including a $0 premium medical plan option and no spousal surcharge
  • CVG CARES: $2,500 employer paid childcare subsidy
  • Health Savings Account & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Retirement Plans: Employer and employee contributions to KY Public Pension Authority retirement plan
  • KY Deferred Comp Plans: 401(k) and 457 options
  • Generous Paid Time Off: Including 10 holidays a year
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Voluntary Wellness Program: Earn financial incentives and paid time off
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Programs
  • Performance Reward Program (potential to earn up to $2100.00 annually)
  • Onsite Fitness Facilities

 Don’t meet every requirement?

If you are excited to make a positive impact for our region, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply.  You may be the right candidate for CVG Airport, whether it be this role or another.

Interested candidates can obtain more information and apply at https://www.cvgairport.com/careers/jobs/.

CVG Airport is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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