AIRPORT OPERATIONS CONTROLLER II (DELEGATED) - MAUI

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

Recruitment Information

Recruitment Number DOT-AIR-2026-44

This job posting will remain open until 30 applications are received. Please apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time.

Salary: $4,499 to $5,193 per month (SR-14, Steps C to I) - Salary includes Shortage Category Differential

Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications and other relevant factors.

Shift Work: All applicants must be available to work rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays.

This job posting is for the State of Hawaii, Department of Transportation (DOT). If you have any questions regarding this civil service recruitment, contact the DOT Personnel Office at [phone], Monday - Friday, 7:45 am - 4:30 pm (HST).

The Department of Human Resources Development - State Recruiting Office will refer all inquiries regarding this recruitment to the DOT Personnel Office.

Duties Summary

• The Airport Operations Controller II controls aircraft parking and movement, enforces regulations and operates radio communications to maintain safety and operational efficiency in airport ground operations areas; and maintains logs and records, prepares reports and tabulates aircraft revenue landings.
• Work is subject to periodic review for adherence to instructions and the correctness of decisions in situations requiring tact and forcefulness; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• General Experience: Two (2) years of work experience which demonstrates the following abilities: (1) meet and deal effectively with people; (2) understand and apply various rules and regulations; (3) prepare reports; and (4) act effectively in emergencies.
• Specialized Experience: One (1) year work experience in airport ground operation control work which includes: (1) assignment and control of aircraft parking positions; (2) direction and control of the movement of aircraft and vehicles on the ramp; (3) inspection of runways, airfields and aircraft parking ramps; and (4) enforcement of aircraft and vehicular operational rules and regulations.
• Driver's License: Applicants must possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.
• Security Identification Area (SIDA) clearance- Federal Criminal History Records Check: In accordance with Federal regulations, persons who are being considered for employment in positions which require unescorted access to secured areas at the airport must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint-based criminal history record check. In order to be granted the SIDA clearance, prospective employees must not have been convicted, or found “not guilty by reason of insanity,” of a disqualifying criminal offense within ten years from the date of application. Upon recommendation for hire, prospective employees will be required to successfully undergo the fingerprint-based criminal history record check and be found free of disqualifying convictions during the preceding ten years.
• Legal Authorization to Work: The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

Other Information

The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call DOT Personnel Office at [phone] for assistance.

Electronic Notification to Applicants

The Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs.

Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner. In addition, please be aware that you may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature in your Account Settings.

Testing Information

The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held.

In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please click: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application.