Airfield Maintenance Technician: Hands-On Airport Ops

Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority; Alcoa (TN); Sur place; USD 23 000 - 24 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

401(a) retirement program

Résumé du poste

The Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority (MKAA) seeks an Airfield Maintenance Technician to help keep McGhee Tyson Airport and Downtown Island Airport safe, efficient, and well‑maintained. This full‑time, outdoor role combines equipment operation, landscaping, pavement upkeep, and winter operations in a dynamic airport setting.

You’ll inspect airfield infrastructure, perform preventive maintenance, assist with snow removal, and follow FAA and DOT standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in mowing, snow/ice removal, asphalt or concrete maintenance, construction, agriculture, or equipment operation preferred.
• Dependable, safety-minded team players who adapt to changing priorities and learn quickly.

Responsabilités

• Maintain airport grounds through mowing, landscaping, and general property upkeep.
• Operate trucks, tractors, trailers, mowers, and specialized airport maintenance equipment.
• Repair and maintain runways, taxiways, airport roads, and other paved surfaces.
• Conduct airfield, fence, drainage, and infrastructure inspections.
• Assist with pavement markings and runway surface maintenance.
• Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on tools and equipment.
• Support snow and ice removal operations during winter weather events.
• Follow FAA, DOT, and airport safety standards while completing required training.

Connaissances

Equipment operation

Hand tools

Safety awareness

Team player

Communication

Compliance

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Description du poste

The Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority (MKAA) seeks an Airfield Maintenance Technician to help keep McGhee Tyson Airport and Downtown Island Airport safe, efficient, and well‑maintained. This full‑time, outdoor role combines equipment operation, landscaping, pavement upkeep, and winter operations in a dynamic airport setting.

You’ll inspect airfield infrastructure, perform preventive maintenance, assist with snow removal, and follow FAA and DOT standards.