Airport Operations Controller , Ii; Delegated - Lihue

Recruitment Number: DOT-AIR-2026-02

Salary:

• Airport Operations Controller I: $4,139 to $4,788 per month (SR-12, Steps C to I) – Salary includes shortage category differential.
• Airport Operations Controller II: $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.

Contact the State of Hawaii Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Office at , Monday - Friday, 7:45 am - 4:30 pm (HST), for any questions regarding this civil service recruitment.

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

Airport Operations Controller I receives on-the-job training in airport ground operations control work; participates in orientation and formal training sessions; studies operating policies and procedures; carries out specified instructions; and works with higher level personnel. This is the entry level trainee class in the series.

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; 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.

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General

Experience:

Two (2) years of work experience demonstrating the following: (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:

Work experience in airport ground operations control work which included: (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 and airfields; (4) inspection of airfields and aircraft parking ramps; and (5) enforcement of aircraft and vehicular operational rules and regulations.

Airport Operations Controller I: Does not require any Specialized Experience.

Airport Operations Controller II: Requires one (1) year of Specialized Experience.

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, 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 the application.

The information above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view Minimum Requirements in their entirety, please .

The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State to be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

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 accommodation in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call the DOT Personnel Office at  for assistance.

Electronic Notification to Applicants: The Department of Transportation will use electronic mail to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications. Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current and readily accessible.

Testing Information: The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination…