Airfield Operations Controller II

State of Hawaiʻi; Hawaii; On-site; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The Airport Operations Controller II at the State of Hawaiʻi DOT oversees aircraft parking and movement, enforces ground rules, and operates radio communications to maintain safety and efficiency in airport operations. This position requires the ability to work rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and the candidate must hold a valid driver’s license and be eligible for SIDA clearance.

Knowledge of logs, reports, and tabulating aircraft revenue landings is essential.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of work experience which demonstrates the abilities: meet and deal effectively with people; understand and apply rules and regulations; prepare reports; act effectively in emergencies.
• One (1) year work experience in airport ground operation control work including assignment and control of aircraft parking positions; direction and control of movement of aircraft and vehicles on the ramp; inspection of runways, airfields and ramps; enforcement of aircraft and vehicular rules.
• Applicants must possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.
• In accordance with Federal regulations, must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint-based criminal history record check for SIDA clearance; must not have disqualifying convictions in the preceding ten years.
• The State of Hawaii requires citizenship, nationality, or permanent resident status, or eligible for unrestricted employment in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Control aircraft parking and movement, enforce regulations, and operate radio communications to maintain safety and operational efficiency in airport ground operations areas; maintain logs and records, prepare reports and tabulate aircraft revenue landings.
• Work is subject to periodic review for adherence to instructions and the correctness of decisions in situations requiring tact and forcefulness; perform other related duties as assigned.

Job description

The Airport Operations Controller II at the State of Hawaiʻi DOT oversees aircraft parking and movement, enforces ground rules, and operates radio communications to maintain safety and efficiency in airport operations. This position requires the ability to work rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and the candidate must hold a valid driver’s license and be eligible for SIDA clearance.

Knowledge of logs, reports, and tabulating aircraft revenue landings is essential.