Airport Operations Specialist - Day Shift & Part 139 Expert

Lincoln Airport; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan 414(H) with 9% match

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Holidays

Personal Leave

Wellness Program

Education Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Lincoln Airport Authority is seeking an Operations Specialist for the day shift. This non-supervisory role supports airport and industrial park operations, enforces FAR Part 139 requirements, conducts facility inspections, and prepares reports.

The position offers a starting pay rate of $26.46 to $39.70 per hour, Monday through Friday, with a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement with 9% match, disability coverage, and paid leave.

Qualifications

• One year of experience operating a Part 139 airport.
• Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management or similar (preferred).
• Ability to read and interpret safety and maintenance instructions.
• Strong written and verbal English communication.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain manuals, directives, rules and regulations, and statistical evaluations.
• Conduct inspections of runways, taxiways, ramps, hangars, and other facilities for regulatory compliance.
• Hours vary during snow removal and emergencies.
• Perform office duties in the airport operations department using computer systems.
• Train airport employees, vendors and tenants in airport operations topics.
• Other duties as assigned; reliable attendance is essential.

Skills

Self-starter

Initiative

English fluency

Regulatory knowledge

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management or similar

1+ year Part 139 airport experience

Tools

Computer systems

Airport software

Job description

Lincoln Airport Authority is seeking an Operations Specialist for the day shift. This non-supervisory role supports airport and industrial park operations, enforces FAR Part 139 requirements, conducts facility inspections, and prepares reports.

The position offers a starting pay rate of $26.46 to $39.70 per hour, Monday through Friday, with a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement with 9% match, disability coverage, and paid leave.