Airport Operations Assistant - Aviation Department
Job in
Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, 85002, USA
Listed on 2026-07-16
Listing for:
City of Phoenix (AZ)
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-16
Job specializations:
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Transportation
Airport Operations & Services, Transportation & Logistics
Job Description & How to Apply Below
In 2025, more than 52 million passengers traveled through Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), making it one of the busiest airports in the United States and a key hub in the nation's fifth-largest city. PHX is the largest of three airports in the Phoenix Airport System, which also includes Deer Valley and Goodyear airports, operated by the City of Phoenix Aviation Department (AVN).
Together, these airports generate an annual economic impact of over $44 billion.
The Aviation Department has vacancies for an Airport Operations Assistant position. This position will perform a variety of safety, security, and customer service tasks in airside and landside operations at the airport. Typical duties include extensive face-to-face public contact, handling inquiries, and complaints from airport users. Performing traffic, pedestrian, and crowd control functions. Responding to and aiding during aircraft and other emergencies.
Conducting airport operational, safety, and security inspections as prescribed by federal regulations. Taking appropriate actions to ensure compliance with airport and federal rules and regulations, as well as Phoenix City Code. All Airport Operations Assistants are required to drive on City business. Applicants must have an acceptable driving record to be considered for employment.
Currently, there are several regular full-time vacancies in the Landside and Airside Operations sections.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
* Knowledge and experience of Part 139 Airfield and Part 1542 Security regulations and procedures is a plus.
SALARY
Pay Range: $22.52 to $36.68 per hour.
Hiring Range: $22.52 to $33.27 per hour.
Pay Range Explanation:
* Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
* Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
Internal Only:
Please understand that this is pay grade 344. If selected, your salary offer will be based on the applicable promotion or demotion worksheet in accordance with the City Pay Ordinance.
* Promotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade increase.
* Demotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade decrease.
* Lateral transfers occur when there is no change to the last two digits of the pay grade.
* When there is a change in the first digit of the pay grade, there may also be a change to your classification or unit.
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BENEFITS
A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:
* Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, for more details:
Pension Information
* 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
* Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
* Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
* Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
* Dental, vision, and life insurance options
* Employer paid long-term disability
* Free Bus/light rail pass
* Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
* Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
* Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period
* Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi
For more details, visit:
Unit 003 Benefits
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
* Two years of experience serving as a security guard and/or working in an airport capacity or environment.
* Other combinations of experience and education which meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
* Working conditions:
* You may be required to work irregular hours, second and/or third shifts, weekends, holidays, and evenings.
* This position requires working outside in a variety of…
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