Katama Airfield Assistant

The Town of Edgartown seeks an Airfield Manager and Airfield Assistant for the 2026 operating season at the Katama Airfield, from at least May 15th to September 15th, 2026.

The Airfield Assistant shall report to the Airfield Manager, provide coverage for at least two days per week, and provide administrative and technical support to the Airfield Manager during other times.

Applications and job descriptions are available online or at the Human Resource Office at Town Hall. Please send completed applications to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). or P.O. Box 5130, Edgartown, MA 02539. Edgartown is EOE. Applications will be received until 4:00 PM on March 20, 2026.

Airfield Assistant functions are required only during the season in which the airfield is open and in full operation. The position reports to the Airfield Manager and assists in the management and daily operation of the Katama Airfield in compliance with applicable Federal, State, and Local regulations. In addition to regular daily activities, responsibilities will include collection of landing fees, airfield maintenance, and oversight of the facilities when the Airfield Manager is not in attendance.

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment of the position.

• May be required to assist with on-site safety at airport facilities; notifies proper emergency response organizations, and provides assistance and coordination in the event of an emergency;
• Performs services related to fueling, take‑off, landing, and parking, and collection of fees for remittance to the Town;
• Accurate record‑keeping of all airfield activity, including parking, landing, fueling, and all other operations;
• Assists the Airfield Manager in compliance with Airfield Operating Regulations as prescribed by the Airfield Commission, Conservation Commission, the Mass DOT Aeronautics Division, the Mass DEPaS related to the operation of the avgas storage tank, and the FAA;
• Performs similar or related work as required, directed, or as situation dictates.

The Airfield Assistant works under the direct supervision of the Airfield Manager.

The Airfield Assistant will be responsible to follow‑up with contractors potentially employed by the Airfield to ensure work is performed to expectations.

Duties include primary responsibility for major functional and technical processes, service delivery, and contribution to organizational plans and objectives and fiscal responsibility for the airport including buildings, equipment, and staffing utilization. Consequences of errors, missed deadlines, or poor judgement could jeopardize operations or have financial or legal repercussions.

Guidelines, which may be in the form of regulations or organizational policies, general principles, legislation, or directives that pertain to a specific functional area, only provide limited guidance for performing the work. Extensive judgement and ingenuity are required to adapt existing methods and approaches for accomplishing objectives or to deal with unusual situations within the limits of the guidelines, procedures, or policies;

exercising considerable initiative, creativity, and independent judgement in the planning, administration, and execution of airport operations.

The work consists of employing many different principles, techniques, and practices relating to daily activities.

Relationships are constantly with co‑workers, the public, individuals from other organizations, and representatives of professional organizations. The employee serves as a spokesperson or recognized authority of the organization in matters of substance or considerable importance, including practices, procedures, regulations, or guidelines. May be required to discuss controversial matters where tact is required…