Airport Operations Controller I​/II - Ground Ops & Safety

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.

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.

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:

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:
  Applicants 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 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 contact the DOT Personnel Office at  for assistance.