Airport Operations Controller I​/Ii; Delegated - Kona

Airport Operations Controller

Recruitment Number: DOT-AIR-2026-27

Salary:
Airport Operations Controller I: $4,139 to $4,899 per month (SR-12, Steps C to I) - Salary includes shortage category differential. Airport Operations Controller II: $4,499 to $5,311 per month (SR-14, Steps C to I) - Salary includes shortage category differential.

Location:

Island of Hawaii

Job Type: Various

Shift Work:
All applicants must be available to work rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays.

The 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. 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.

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; and (4) act effectively in emergencies. Specialized

Experience:

Work experience in airport ground operations control work which included the (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 (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. Security Identification Display Area (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 the application.

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.

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 (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications.

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TESTING INFORMATION The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held. In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency.

If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment…