Airport Assistant Maintenance Manager; Airfield; Class Code 8140

Job Overview

This is a supervisory airport maintenance role assisting the Airport Services Manager in directing comprehensive maintenance and repair programs for all external areas of the City’s municipal airport.

• Direct activities of employees maintaining and repairing airfields, runways, ramps, roadways, and grounds through subordinate supervisors.
• Manage a work order system to monitor project completion.
• Advising administrative superiors on maintenance and construction projects.
• Coordinate with engineering personnel, contractors, and maintenance staff to schedule and perform maintenance and repair activities.

• Valid driver’s license.
• Either:
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
  • At least two (2) years of supervisory experience in airport operations, airport maintenance, or related fields.
• Or:
  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Five (5) years of full‑time experience at a Part 139 certificated airport involving work in at least two of the following areas: automotive maintenance and repair, grounds maintenance for a major facility, concrete and asphalt pavement installation and repair, roadway construction management, grading and excavation, demolition.
  • At least two (2) years of supervisory experience in airport operations, airport maintenance, or related fields.
• Ability to maintain all required licenses, permits, certificates, and auto liability insurance eligibility throughout employment.
• One‑year probationary period.
• Pass a personal, criminal, and employment background check required under federal regulations.
• Submit original documentation of any claimed credentials prior to the start date.

Note:

The Civil Service Department reserves the right to determine the relevance of the experience as reported by the applicant.

The City of New Orleans is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, creed, culture, or ancestry. Requests for alternate format or accommodations should be directed to Shana Parker at (504) 658‑3516 or (504) 586‑4475 or (504) 658‑4020.