AIRPORT OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

Lake Havasu City; Lake Havasu City (AZ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Rx (EPO/HDHP)

Dental/Vision

Wellness Program

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Lake Havasu City Municipal Airport is seeking an Airport Operations Specialist to help ensure the safety, security, and efficiency of the municipal airport. The role balances technical airfield inspections, emergency response, and coordination with contractors.

The ideal candidate will be available nights, weekends, holidays, and emergency call-backs, with aviation, maintenance, or public works experience, strong communication, and the ability to operate airport vehicles in all conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• One year of experience in aviation, airport operations, FBO/ramp activities, public works, or emergency services.
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Arizona Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A with a tanker endorsement upon hire
• Ability to obtain airport driver, radio, NOTAM, and safety training during the probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Airfield Inspections: Conduct daily safety, security, and wildlife sweeps of runways, taxiways, and facilities.
• Hazard Mitigation: Identify, document, and coordinate the correction of unsafe conditions and pavement issues.
• NOTAM Management: Issue Notice to Air Missions (NOTAMs) regarding closures, outages, or hazards.
• Project Coordination: Escort contractors and monitor safety during airfield construction and maintenance.
• Emergency Response: Act as a key responder for aircraft incidents, fuel spills, and severe weather events.
• Facility Maintenance: Perform minor repairs, mowing, weed control, and debris removal using airport vehicles.

Skills

Airfield operations

Safety procedures

Communication skills

Outdoor work

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma or GED

Arizona CDL Class A with tanker endorsement

Airport driver/radio/NOTAM training

Tools

Airport inspection software

NOTAM system

Radio communications equipment

Job description

AIRPORT OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

Lake Havasu City, AZ

Open Until Filled

ROP $29.68 - $43.04/Hourly; DOQ

FLSA Status:Non-Exempt- Classified Full-Time

Department: PW/Airport

Lake Havasu City Municipal Airport - Airport Operations Specialist

Join the Public Works team in beautiful Lake Havasu City! We are seeking a dedicated professional to ensure the safety, security, and efficiency of our municipal airport. This safety-sensitive role balances technical airfield inspections, emergency response, and community interaction.

Schedule:

Must be available for nights, weekends, holidays, and emergency call-backs.

The ideal candidate has airport, aviation, maintenance, public works, construction, emergency response, or related experience; strong communication and recordkeeping skills; sound judgment under pressure; and the ability to work outdoors, operate equipment, and respond to irregular operations, and emergencies.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Airfield Inspections: Conduct daily safety, security, and wildlife sweeps of runways, taxiways, and facilities.

Hazard Mitigation: Identify, document, and coordinate the correction of unsafe conditions and pavement issues.

NOTAM Management: Issue Notice to Air Missions (NOTAMs) regarding closures, outages, or hazards.

Project Coordination: Escort contractors and monitor safety during airfield construction and maintenance.

Emergency Response: Act as a key responder for aircraft incidents, fuel spills, and severe weather events.

Facility Maintenance: Perform minor repairs, mowing, weed control, and debris removal using airport vehicles.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• One year of experience in aviation, airport operations, FBO/ramp activities, public works, or emergency services.
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Arizona Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A with a tanker endorsement upon hire
• Ability to obtain airport driver, radio, NOTAM, and safety training during the probationary period.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in aviation management, airport management, public administration, business administration, emergency management, construction management, or a related field.
• Experience at a municipal, general aviation, or commercial service airport.
• Experience conducting airfield inspections, issuing or coordinating NOTAMs, using airport work-order or inspection software, or coordinating airfield construction.
• Knowledge of FAA airport design/operations standards, airport grant assurances, ADOT Aeronautics processes, FAA Part 139 concepts, airport emergency planning, airport security, and wildlife hazard management.
• AAAE Certified Member, or ability to obtain.
• AAAE Airport Certified Employee — Airfield Operations, Security, Safety Management Systems, or similar.
• NIMS/ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800.
• Airport Safety and Operations Specialist School.
• Wildlife hazard management training.
• NOTAM Manager training.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Environment: Frequent outdoor exposure to extreme desert heat and moderately noisy operational areas.

Physical Effort: Regular lifting of up to 50 pounds; occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.

Requirements: Excellent day and night vision; clear vocal communication for radio use; ability to stand, climb, or crawl.

Lake Havasu City offers an exceptional benefits package for full-time (FTE) employees:

• Employer-provided Medical/Rx (EPO or HDHP)
• Dental/Vision
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account
• Employer-Provided Basic Life Insurance
• Optional Additional Life Insurance
• Optional Insurance-Critical Illness, Hospitalization, Indemnity
• 11 Paid Holidays Annually
• Bereavement Leave
• Paid Vacation
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Opportunities for advancement
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
• Optional Deferred Compensation
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Service Awards

Additional Comments

Lake Havasu City is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Applicants for employment opportunities should be aware of the Lake Havasu City policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the City's Drug Free Workplace Policy. All positions within the City are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment.

The City reserves the right to consider only the most highly qualified applicants. The succeeding examination processes may be required: training and experience, testing, panel interview, employment eligibility verification (EEV) requirements, personnel evaluation profile (PEP), polygraph test, background investigation, and alcohol/drug screening test. Appointment subject to successful background investigation and City-paid post-employment medical examination after offer of employment has been made.