The Aviation Department manages and operates the Phoenix Airport System which consists of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Deer Valley Airport, and Goodyear Airport. The Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport has consistently been ranked as one of the top ten busiest airports in the nation. Serving more than 125,000 passengers daily, with over 1,200 flights per day, the airport has a total economic impact of more than $38 billion per year.

Each year air travelers and private aircraft are safely routed through Phoenix Deer Valley Airport and Phoenix Goodyear Airport, which are both operated by the City of Phoenix Aviation Department. The Airport Operations Technician may work at either airport and is responsible for maintaining airport facility conditions to ensure safe, secure, and efficient airport operations. While focusing on delivering exceptional customer services other duties include:

• Enforcing city codes along with airport rules and regulations.
• Performing security checks.
• Responding to alerts and emergencies.
• Complying with and enforcing FAA rules and regulations.
• Issuing notices of violations.
• Overseeing contracted service providers.
• Providing maintenance or repair of buildings and airfield facilities.
• Performing landscape maintenance.

Currently, there are vacancies at the Phoenix Deer Valley Airport and Goodyear Airport.

• Familiar with Federal Aviation Administration rules, regulations, and guidelines.

$18.57 (minimum) - $24.45 (maximum) hourly / $38,625.60 - $50,856.00 annually.

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 12.5 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

For more details, visit: Unit 002 Benefits

• One year of experience in one of the following areas:
  • Providing skilled maintenance at a civilian or military airport:
  • Airport operations and security; or
  • Performing skilled landscape or building maintenance and repair work such as masonry, carpentry, plumbing, or electrical trades.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted
• The City job description can be found here.
• Working irregular hours, second and/or third shifts, weekends, holidays, and evenings may be required.
• 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 minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• Experience working with aircraft, fueling, or operating heavy equipment.

Recruitment closes April 13, 2023. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This recruitment and any interview process as a result of this recruitment may be used by multiple hiring managers and multiple departments throughout the City to fill any related current or future vacancies; other recruitments and appropriate eligible lists may also be considered.

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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Airport Operation Tech, JC:26010, ID# 49528, 3/24/2023, 3 mos., SA, Benefits: 002

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City of Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.