Airport Maintenance Technician

GENERAL PURPOSE: Provides support to the daily operations at the San Angelo Regional Airport; conducts daily airfield operations inspections and files reports to ensure safety to the traveling public; prepares and processes various types of correspondence, reports, and other documentation; maintains operational records and files; conducts a variety of inspections and maintenance functions; and performs other related duties as assigned.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under general supervision, conducts all required duties of an Airport Maintenance Technician:

• Conducts daily airfield inspections to meet FAR Part 139 compliance, and in accordance with the Airport Certification Manual.
• Make repairs as appropriate from discrepancies found during daily airfield inspections, including; repair or replacement to airfield lighting and signs, repainting airfield markings, and repairing pavement deficiencies.
• Recommend necessary equipment and material purchases.
• Conduct wildlife management duties as defined in FAR Part 139 regulations, and in accordance with the Airport Wildlife Hazard Management Plan.
• Perform duties associated with emergency response as defined in FAR Part 139 regulations, and in accordance with the Airport Emergency Plan.
• Issues NOTAMs as appropriate for non-compliant issues in accordance with FAR Part 139 regulations.
• Assists the Airport Security Coordinator in ensuring compliance with the Airport Security Plan in accordance with 14 CFR 1540 and 1542 regulations.
• Assists the Deputy Airport Director in additional duties as applicable.
• Conducts daily FOD checks, and spray for weeds on and around the airport facilities.
• Mow and weed eat airside and landside facilities.
• Performs semi-skilled general labor work in cleaning and maintaining buildings and grounds at San Angelo Regional Airport (SJT).
• Additional duties may include janitorial inside the Airport Terminal.
• Responsible for general facility maintenance and repair duties, including; light carpentry, conduit and wiring, minor maintenance on mowers, vehicles and other machinery, replacement of air filters on HVAC units, maintenance of exterior lighting, and general knowledge of HVAC units as needed.
• Hours: Guaranteed 40 hours a week: Shift work; must be willing and able to work holidays, nights, and/or weekends as needed. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Schedules are subject to change.
• Regular and timely attendance is required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Undergraduate College level education in Aviation Management, Criminal Justice, Business management, or related field.
• Prior airport experience in airport operations, airport maintenance, or other related function in meeting Part 139 compliance.
• Some experience in general facility maintenance, plumbing, electrical repairs, floor care, carpentry, painting, and/or pavement maintenance.
• Experience operating heavy machinery.
• Experience working with basic hand tools.

Required Licenses or Certifications:

• A valid Texas Driver License with a good driving record is required.
• Applicants with an out-of-state driver license must provide an original certified driving record from the state of driving licensure.
• Successfully pass a 10-year Criminal History Records Check and Security Threat Assessment.

Required Knowledge of:

• FAR Part 139 Requirements.
• TSAR 1540 & 1542 Requirements.
• Records management principles and standards.
• Basic Microsoft Office.
• General office equipment and standard computer software applications.
• Customer service standards and protocol.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

• Work is performed in an outdoor and indoor environment.
• Subject to sitting for extended periods of time, standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting of objects up to 82 pounds.
• Driving on active airport movement areas.
• Exposure to potentially hostile members of the public is involved.

Job postings may be withdrawn at any time at direction of the City Manager.