Airport Operations Technician- Full Time Temporary

Announcement of Employment Opportunity Airport Operations Technician Airport Operations

Full Time Temporary

Hiring Pay Range: $23.45 to $29.32 per hour

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime)

Final date to receive applications: 08/28/2026

Major Benefits for Full-Time Temporary Employees:

• A diverse range of complimentary mental health and wellness services is available, including an Employee Assistance Program, a free subscription to Calm, and health coaching.
• Accrued paid sick time
• Free employee only coverage for medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance
• Free family coverage for select medical and dental plans
• Pension and long-term disability through Arizona State Retirement System,  for more details
• Supplemental benefits such as deferred compensation plans and additional life insurance

Performs daily Airport safety and security inspections and general field maintenance activities to support the safe and efficient operation of the Prescott Regional Airport.

• Performs daily Airport safety and security inspections of Airport facilities, perimeter, grounds, and properties to ensure regulatory compliance with FAR Part 139, Airport Certification Manual, FAR Part 77, TSR 1542, Airport Security Program, and other federal, state, and local regulations or policies; issues notices to airmen (NOTAMs), maintains logs; and records in accordance with regulatory requirements; writes incident/accident reports; and interacts with tenants and customers.
• Performs daily, nightly and special Airport self-inspections in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Regulations and the Airport Certification Manual (ACM).
• Inspect airfield surfaces, lighting, signage, and navigational aids in accordance with FAA Regulations.
• Performs general field maintenance to include mowing, weed removal, and sweeping in addition to general custodial services; issues work orders for non-conforming conditions.
• Monitors on-airport construction projects for safety and conformance with approved construction safety and phasing plans.
• Responds to all aircraft incidents and accidents on the airfield in accordance with the Airport Emergency Plan and to surrounding jurisdictions as requested and implements the Airport Emergency Plan.
• Maintains a safe operating environment for emergency personnel through coordination with Air Traffic Control.
• Initiates FAA, NTSB, or other agency investigations as directed by Department notification procedures.
• Handles general Airport Security in accordance with the Airport Security Plan (ASP); performs Airport security checks in accordance with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulations.
• Responds to Airport security incidents such as perimeter security breaches, unattended bags, etc. in accordance with the Airport Security Plan.
• Responds and monitors alerts.
• Perform snow and ice removal operations to the runways, taxiways, aircraft parking ramps, Airport public roads, sidewalks, and parking areas in accordance with the Airport Snow and Ice Control Plan.
• Issue/s cancel Notice to Airmen (NOTAMs) along with other airfield safety and operational notification requirements.
• Issues Field Condition Reports (FICON).
• Logs, tracks, and responds to wildlife sightings and reports received; prepares regular reports and documentation of wildlife incidents; and regularly inspects Airport perimeter to identify wildlife habitat locations, access points, food sources, etc. and takes appropriate corrective action.
• Operates heavy machinery; mows with tractor flail mower; operates street sweeper; and maintains perimeter roads with dump truck and back hoes.
• Conducts regular inspections and monitoring of, but not limited to, aviation fuel service operations and storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPPP).
• Conducts airfield driver's training.
• Performs administrative work; reviews, responds, and generates emails; generates reports; and handles other Airport documentation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

High school diploma or equivalent required. Basic knowledge or interest in aviation environment; one (1) year of…