Airport Maintenance Tech III — 4/10 Schedule & Benefits

City of Amarillo; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; 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

holidays

Tuition reimbursement

City health plans

Compensation pay for qualified certs

Tool allowance

Job summary

City of Amarillo's Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport is hiring an Airport Mechanic III to maintain and repair airport facilities and critical infrastructure. You will work on MEP systems, conveyors, jet bridges, and airfield lighting, ensuring safe operation for travelers and staff.

The role involves leading junior mechanics, coordinating with the Air Traffic Control Tower, and performing some automation tasks while upholding high safety standards.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and 3 years of building/facilities maintenance experience, incl. HVAC/mechanical systems.
• FAA Part 139 KAMA airfield movement area certification required within 45 days of employment.
• FEMA NIMS ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-700 certifications within 30 days.
• SIDA clearance (FAR part 107.205) and a Commercial Class B driver's license are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs carpentry, plumbing, electrical and mechanical repairs to buildings and facilities.
• Instructs and leads lower-level Airport Mechanics and Airport Utility Workers in training.
• Verifies work orders to determine priorities and communicates with ATC and pilots around aircraft traffic.
• Inspects buildings, equipment, boilers, chillers and conveyors for proper operation and needed repairs.
• Maintains airfield systems including lighting, surface repairs and jet bridges.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Electrical repairs

Welding

Heavy equipment operation

Team supervision

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

FAA Part 139 KAMA certification

SIDA clearance

Commercial Class B Driver's License

Tools

HVAC testing equipment

Welding equipment

Job description

City of Amarillo's Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport is hiring an Airport Mechanic III to maintain and repair airport facilities and critical infrastructure. You will work on MEP systems, conveyors, jet bridges, and airfield lighting, ensuring safe operation for travelers and staff.

The role involves leading junior mechanics, coordinating with the Air Traffic Control Tower, and performing some automation tasks while upholding high safety standards.