Airport Operations and Maintenance Technician

Job Category
:
Airport

Requisition Number
: AIRPO
004406

• Posted :
  October 19, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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At Northern Colorado Regional Airport (FNL)—one of the fastest‑growing commercial service airports in the state—every day brings new challenges, new opportunities, and real impact. As Colorado’s 5th busiest airport and a Part 139–certified airfield with a brand-new terminal and a $20 million runway widening underway, FNL is shaping the future of aviation in Northern Colorado.

Under the direction of the Airport Operations Manager, we’re looking for a safety‑focused, hands‑on Airport Operations & Maintenance Technician who thrives in a dynamic environment. This role is essential to keeping the airfield, facilities, equipment, and grounds safe, compliant, and mission‑ready—whether that means inspecting the airfield at sunrise, clearing snow during a storm, supporting emergency response partners, or helping prepare the airport for increased commercial air service.

If you enjoy problem‑solving, working outdoors, operating equipment, supporting aircraft operations, and being part of a team that collaborates with FAA, ATC, city departments, emergency services, airlines, and aviation tenants, this is a career where your work truly matters. No two days look the same, and your contributions help ensure the safety, reliability, and growth of a vital regional transportation hub.

Requires weekend availability and twenty‑four (24) hour on‑call response when requested to events such as aircraft emergencies, special events, and snow removal during winter months, including weekends and holidays.

Required to pass the TSA background check requirements and must obtain clearance to work within airport secured areas.

Job Summary:

Duties include maintaining the operational readiness of all safety and security protocols, programs and equipment to meet and or exceed requirements outlined in the Airport Certification Manual. The Northern Colorado Regional Airport operates 24 hours per day; 365 days per year. This entails maintaining the airfield infrastructure and operational areas to the highest levels including the achievement of airport safety in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Code of Federal Regulations Title 14 Part 139 and airport security in accordance with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Regulations Title 49 Part 1542 and the actions and behaviors of all airport tenants, stakeholders, operators and guest.

The salary range for this position is $25.42 - $34.32
per hour with ahiring range of$25.42 - $29.87
, depending on qualifications and experience.
This opportunity will be available to applicants until Monday, November 2, 2026, at 12:00 P.M. M.S.T.

A current resume is required, and a cover letter is preferred.

Please view our video Working at Loveland to learn more about our exceptional Loveland community and the benefits of working for the City.

Essential Functions:

• Perform and document daily airfield inspections in accordance with FAA Part 139 regulations and advisory circulars during all 4 defined seasons of Colorado.
• Maintain compliance with all airfield safety, operational, and security standards outlined in the Airport Certification Manual and TSA Part 1542 and the Airport Security Plan.
• Respond to airfield incidents, irregular operations, tenant concerns and emergency situations.
• Operate aviation radios and support 24/7 nonemergency airport communications.
• After required training, assist the Airport Security Coordinator with airport security compliance and enforcement of the Airport Security Plan.
• Perform all duties safely within an active airfield environment.
• Monitor airport weather conditions and i…