Airport Operations Controller Iii - Oahu; Delegated

Recruitment Number

DOT-AIR-2026-20

$4,388.00 to $5,555.00 per month (SR-16, Steps C - I). Salary includes shortage category differential.

Applicants must be willing and able to work rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

The Airport Operations Controller III serves as the senior controller on a shift  addition to the independent performance of aircraft ground operations control work, positions in this class direct the work of one or more lower‑level Airport Operations Controllers on an assigned shift eral supervision is received from the Airport Operations Control Unit Supervisor II, and work is performed in accordance with standard operating procedures.

In the absence of the unit supervisor, positions in this class may provide relief (e.g., represent the unit supervisor at meetings, conduct inspections, coordinate escorts as assigned). The controller assigns gate positions and terminal holding rooms to air carriers for arriving and/or departing aircraft; assigns aircraft to storage areas for engine testing and layovers; coordinates movement of aircraft in emergency situations;

notifies air carriers of over‑parking and requires the removal of aircraft; receives and relays information and instructions by radio communication; patrols operational areas to monitor ground operations and traffic movements; inspects runways, taxiways, ramps and other areas for obstructions, damage and other hazardous conditions, and reports or takes immediate action to correct such conditions; enforces safety regulations; escorts or directs authorized personnel on the ramp or aircraft operating areas;

issues notices and citations as necessary; tabulates aircraft revenue landings; assigns and reviews the work of assigned lower‑level personnel; participates in providing on‑the‑job training and airfield procedures orientation for new employees; assures the proper conduct of operations on a shift and handles emergency and other unusual situations; and prepares reports and keeps records.

To qualify, applicants must meet all of the following requirements:

• General
  
  Experience:
  
  Two (2) years of work experience that demonstrates the following abilities: meet and deal effectively with people; understand and apply various rules and regulations; prepare reports; and act effectively in emergencies.
• Specialized
  
  Experience:
  
  Two (2) years of work experience in airport ground operations control work, including assignment and control of aircraft parking positions; direction and control of the movement of aircraft and vehicles on the ramp; inspection of runways; inspection of airfields and aircraft parking ramps; and enforcement of aircraft and vehicular operational rules and regulations. For the classes Airport Operations Controller III and Airport Operations Control Unit Supervisor I, at least one (1) year of the specialized experience required must have been comparable to the class Airport Operations Controller II in State service.
• Driver's License: Applicants must possess a valid driver's license to drive in the State of Hawaii at the time of appointment.
• SIDC Clearance: Required. Applicants must undergo a fingerprint‑based criminal history record check and must not have been convicted of a disqualifying offense within ten years of the application.
• Legal Authorization to Work: Must be a citizen, national, permanent resident alien of the United States, or otherwise authorized 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 accommodations in completing an application or in any other part of the process, please contact the DOT Personnel Office for assistance. The State of Hawai'i also upholds Equal Employment Opportunity and adheres to the Merit Civil Service System.

Veterans Preference, examination requirements, and other statutory requirements apply as mandated by law.