Entry-Level Airport Operations Technician

City of Watsonville; Watsonville (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Watsonville is hiring an Airport Operations Specialist I to support maintenance, inspection, and operations for the Municipal Airport. Under supervision, you will perform semi-skilled and skilled tasks on runways, taxiways, aprons and related infrastructure, including safety and security inspections and fuel handling.

You will rotate through assignments, perform custodial and light construction tasks, and assist Airport personnel in ensuring FAA and state standards compliance.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Two years paid aviation experience in asphalt/concrete pavement maintenance or construction.
• Experience with FBO or SASO is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain runways, taxiways, aprons, roads and related infrastructure.
• Inspect airport grounds for safety and regulatory compliance.
• Operate and service maintenance equipment and vehicles.
• Keep records of maintenance, inspections and fuel handling.
• Assist in custodial and minor construction tasks as needed.

Skills

Reading reports

Safe work practices

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Two years aviation pavement/maintenance experience

Job description

The City of Watsonville is hiring an Airport Operations Specialist I to support maintenance, inspection, and operations for the Municipal Airport. Under supervision, you will perform semi-skilled and skilled tasks on runways, taxiways, aprons and related infrastructure, including safety and security inspections and fuel handling.

You will rotate through assignments, perform custodial and light construction tasks, and assist Airport personnel in ensuring FAA and state standards compliance.