Airfield Maintenance Lead - Safety & Operations

City of Amarillo; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

City of Amarillo benefits

Competitive pay

4/10 work weeks

TMRS Retirement

Paid time off, paid sick days and paid

Paid holidays.

Tuition reimbursement. Must meet city

qualifications.

City health plans

Job summary

City of Amarillo seeks an Airside Maintenance Supervisor to oversee daily airfield maintenance and operations, ensuring FAA Part 139 compliance and airport safety. You will supervise staff, coordinate with Airport Operations, ATCT, tenants, and contractors, and assume leadership in the Airside Manager's absence.

The role includes hands-on maintenance of lighting, pavements, mowing, snow removal, and safety inspections, with a requirement to work various shifts and 24-hour callouts as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of airfield maintenance experience.
• Previous supervisory or lead experience preferred.
• Possession of a valid Class C Texas driver's license (Class B preferred).
• Ability to obtain AAAE ACE: Airfield Lighting and Maintenance Certificate within 90 days of employment.
• Movement area driver training certificate within 90 days.
• FEMEA NIMS certification within 30 days.
• Must pass a 10-year background check and drug/alcohol screening.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of the airfield maintenance staff.
• Inspects and maintains airfield assets, creates and assigns work orders on a priority basis.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback to team members.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and operational standards.
• Must be able to carry out job assignments/duties in a professional manner.
• Assisting in snow removal operations during winter operations.
• Ensure compliance with FAA Part 139 requirements and airport certification standards.
• Conduct and document airfield inspections (runways, taxiways, signage, lighting, fencing).
• Coordinate and collaborate with other internal and external city departments.
• Oversee and perform work, such as lighting repairs, paint, mowing, asphalt and concrete repairs.
• Ensure proper documentation of all maintenance activities in EAM system.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Airfield maintenance

Supervisory experience

FAA Part 139 knowledge

Team coordination

Technical troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma

AAAE ACE Certification

Movement area driver training certificate

FEMA NIMS certification

Tools

EAM system

Job description

City of Amarillo seeks an Airside Maintenance Supervisor to oversee daily airfield maintenance and operations, ensuring FAA Part 139 compliance and airport safety. You will supervise staff, coordinate with Airport Operations, ATCT, tenants, and contractors, and assume leadership in the Airside Manager's absence.

The role includes hands-on maintenance of lighting, pavements, mowing, snow removal, and safety inspections, with a requirement to work various shifts and 24-hour callouts as needed.