Airport Maintenance Technician

The Lynchburg Regional Airport is seeking a dynamic, team‑oriented, mechanically inclined, results‑driven Airport Maintenance Technician I to join our team of aviation professionals. The ideal candidate is professional, collaborative, self‑starter, and offers solutions through experience and research.

The Airport Maintenance Technician I performs a wide range of skilled and semi‑skilled maintenance and operational support duties essential to the safe, secure, and efficient operation of the Lynchburg Regional Airport. This position supports airport infrastructure, terminal facilities, airfield systems, and equipment through preventive maintenance, minor repairs, and emergency response activities. Working as part of a collaborative airport maintenance team, the Airport Maintenance Technician interacts regularly with airport tenants, airlines, and internal stakeholders to address maintenance needs and operational issues in a timely and professional manner.

The position requires mechanical aptitude, adaptability, and the ability to work independently while adhering to applicable FAA regulations, airport policies, and safety standards. The Airport Maintenance Technician I is expected to obtain and maintain required airport security credentials, operate vehicles and equipment on the airfield, utilize radios and work order systems, and participate in rotating on‑call and after‑hours assignments, including snow removal and emergency response.

This role plays a critical part in maintaining airport facilities, airfield lighting and navigational aids, and overall readiness of the airport environment for safe aircraft operations and customer service excellence.

What You Bring:

• Strong working knowledge of preventive maintenance tasks, and previous experience in maintenance or a related field;
• Experience leading teams, managing projects, contracts, and operational budgets, and maintaining operational compliance.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays;
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail;
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities;
• Ability to remain calm, decisive, and resourceful under pressure, especially during emergencies and operational disruptions and adherence to safety standards and regulations;
• Professionalism, sound judgment, and a commitment to safety and service.

• Performs preventive maintenance work on airport buildings, facilities, and equipment;
• Responds and coordinates maintenance repair items with airport tenants and airline staff;
• Performs minor repairs on facility doors, windows, and floors;
• Ability to obtain and maintain airport security access credentials, drive on airfield movement areas while operating city vehicles;
• Operates FAA and City radios;
• Preparation of interior and exterior facilities walls and performs spackling, sanding, and painting duties;
• Repairs desks, tables, chairs, and other office furniture;
• Performs minor repair and preventive maintenance tasks and has general working knowledge of plumbing, mechanical, HVAC, carpentry, electrical, and lighting systems;
• Ability to use computers, tablets, and work order systems for maintenance duties;
• Knowledge or ability to operate heavy equipment on runways, taxiways, and roadways, such as snow plows, brooms, blowers, sprayers and loaders;
• Required to respond to rotating on‑call duty assignments for maintenance emergencies, snow removal activities, and other special events, which could include responding during holidays, weekends, and after hours;
• Repairs, inspects, and maintains airfield runways lighting, signs, beacon, NAVAIDS, windcone, and VASI systems;
• Assist in the maintenance and repair of airport vehicles and machinery;
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local safety regulations;
• Document and report maintenance activities and any potential issues;
• Repairs and inspects conveyor systems and passenger boarding bridge;
• Knowledge of minor asphalt and surface repairs, such as crack sealing, potholes, and surface‑painted markings;
• Responds to emergency calls;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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