AIRPORT OPERATIONS CONTROLLER II (DELEGATED) - MAUI

State of Hawaiʻi; Kahului (HI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Retirement Plan

Transportation Benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Training & Continuing Education

Job summary

The State of Hawai'i, Department of Transportation, is seeking an Airport Operations Controller II to manage aircraft parking, movement and radio communications, ensuring safety and efficiency in airport ground operations. The role requires enforcing regulations, maintaining logs, and preparing reports for management review.

Responsibilities include directing ramp activity, inspecting facilities, and upholding security standards while rotating shifts, including evenings and holidays.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of work experience demonstrating: meeting and dealing with people; understanding and applying rules/regulations; preparing reports; acting effectively in emergencies.
• One (1) year in airport ground operation control work including assignment and control of aircraft parking positions; directing movement of aircraft and vehicles on the ramp; inspecting runways and ramps; enforcing operational rules.
• Valid driver's license at time of appointment.
• SIDA clearance: fingerprint-based criminal history record check with prior ten-year review.
• Legal authorization to work for State of Hawaii.

Responsibilities

• Control aircraft parking positions and ground movement to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Enforce regulations and operate radio communications in airport operations areas.
• Maintain logs and records, prepare reports, and tabulate aircraft revenue landings.

Skills

People skills

Rule understanding

Report writing

Emergency response

Customer service

Job description

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.

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

To qualify, applicants must meet ALL of the following 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; (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; (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.
• 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.

JOB BENEFITS WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI'I

The State of Hawaii offers its employees who are members of the civil service a range of benefits. Some benefits are offered as a result of collective bargaining agreements and changes may occur.

A summary of these benefits, which is based on full-time employment, is listed below.

• Note: Benefits for NON-CIVIL SERVICE appointments will be provided by the hiring department at the time of interview.
• Paid Holidays: You may be eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.
• Paid Vacation: You may earn vacation leave at a rate that other employers find tough to match – 21 days each full year from the FIRST year of employment. This compares to an average of 10 days offered by private companies. You may accumulate up to a total of 90 days (720 hours) of vacation.
• Paid Sick Leave: You may earn sick leave at the same rate as vacation – 21 days per year from the FIRST year, and there is no limit on the amount you can accumulate. Expectant mothers may also use sick leave for pre-natal or post-natal check-ups or any illness related to pregnancy. Plus, unused accumulated sick leave may eventually be used to increase your retirement benefits in certain situations.
• Other Leaves: Reasonable time off with pay may be provided for jury or witness duty, a death in the family, some military duty, and donation to the Blood Bank. Leave sharing donations may be granted to eligible employees who have serious personal illnesses or injuries or need to care for a seriously ill or injured family member. Various leaves without pay may also be granted with full re-employment rights.
• Health Insurance: The State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Dental Plan.
• Group Life Insurance: The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees.
• Retirement Plan: The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees under the Hybrid Plan with 10 years of credited service and who have reached 65 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and have reached 60 years of age may retire and receive benefits. To find out more about the options you have, go to http://ers.ehawaii.gov.
• Premium Conversion Plan: Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex.
• Transportation Benefits: Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct qualified transportation expenses (i.e. eligible parking fees, monthly bus passes for TheBus, fare coupons for The Handi-Van, Vanpool Hawaii participation fee, etc.) through pre-tax payroll deductions.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers employees a voluntary pre-tax retirement savings plan designed to give employees a tax break today and an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions. Several types of investment options are available.
• Temporary Disability Insurance: Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.
• Social Security: As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee's social security account.
• Promotions & Transfers: For employees with membership in the civil service, the State offers promotion and transfer opportunities throughout the State Executive Branch.
• Training & Continuing Education: The State supports developmental activities related to an employee's work.
• Travel Expenses: The State may pay for certain business related travel expenses including mileage reimbursement for use of a personal car during work, airfare, meals and lodging expenses for trips to neighbor islands or out of state.
• Incentive & Service Awards: The State has a program that recognizes employees for their years of service and provides cash awards for their superior accomplishments and other contributions that improve State operations.
• Union & Collective Bargaining: Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation. Some employee unions provide discounts, insurance and other opportunities.

The State of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Employer