Airfield Operations & Safety Technician

City of Prescott; Prescott (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Free employee medical/dental coverage

Pension and long-term disability viaAS

Deferred compensation plans

Life insurance

Job summary

City of Prescott seeks an Airport Operations Technician to perform daily safety and security inspections and field maintenance at Prescott Regional Airport. This full-time temporary role supports regulatory compliance and safe operation of the airport.

The position requires a high school diploma and at least one year in airfield operations or maintenance, a valid Arizona driver’s license, and the ability to pass TSA/security checks. Overtime eligibility applies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; aviation knowledge encouraged.
• One year of airfield operations and/or maintenance experience or equivalent training.
• Must pass TSA background, pre-employment drug test, fingerprint check, and driver record check.
• Arizona driver's license; ability to obtain AAAE ACE designation within one year; Arizona Class B CDL is desired.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily airport safety and security inspections of facilities, perimeter, grounds, and properties per FAR Part 139 and related regulations.
• Conduct daily, nightly, and special airport self-inspections per FAA and ACM.
• Inspect airfield surfaces, lighting, signage, and navigational aids per FAA regulations.
• Perform general field maintenance (mowing, weed removal, sweeping) and issue work orders.
• Monitor on-airport construction for safety and conformance with plans.
• Respond to aircraft incidents as directed and implement Airport Emergency Plan.

Skills

Independent work

Communication skills

Decision making

Safety awareness

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

City of Prescott seeks an Airport Operations Technician to perform daily safety and security inspections and field maintenance at Prescott Regional Airport. This full-time temporary role supports regulatory compliance and safe operation of the airport.

The position requires a high school diploma and at least one year in airfield operations or maintenance, a valid Arizona driver’s license, and the ability to pass TSA/security checks. Overtime eligibility applies.