Airport Operations Coordinator

Summary

In this unique role, you’ll be at the center of keeping Tacoma Narrows Airport and Thun Field both running safely, efficiently, and smoothly by coordinating both operations and maintenance activities. You’ll support airport operations through tenant coordination, project support, regulatory preparation, and collaboration with airport leadership and the Airport Advisory Commission. Additionally, you’ll perform a range of hands‑on airfield tasks such as inspecting and repairing lighting and signage, mowing, and ensuring the airfield environment remains safe, while overseeing larger or specialized maintenance needs through contractors and PPW divisions.

This position is ideal for someone who thrives on variety, problem-solving, and using their FAA knowledge and stakeholder skills to keep the busiest airport in Pierce County operating at its best.

You’ll play a key role in safeguarding operations while engaging with diverse stakeholders and working on hands‑on maintenance tasks that keep the airport running at its best.

PPW stewards a healthy and vibrant community by collaboratively planning and investing in our people, infrastructure, systems, and policies. PPW’s team of more than 800 members collaborates, innovates, and inspires in performing essential services to the community. The department is responsible for the County road and levee systems, sewer systems, airports, ferries, building permits, environmental review, sustainability, community planning, and code enforcement – just to name a few!

Your success will come from ensuring timely maintenance, support, and project coordination and completion. Working with a high level of airport operations while communicating with the public, other teams and divisions, the FAA, and local commissions will be essential. Your ability to focus on tasks, prioritize, and manage support needs will further ensure your success.

You will have access to professional development through robust online learning and other training opportunities throughout your career to ensure your success. This position has multiple career growth and promotional opportunities in Pierce County to build on a great career while directly impacting the communities in Pierce County.

• Act as liaison with customers, FAA personnel, and the general public regarding airport operations.
• Coordinate maintenance activities for airport operations.
• Maintain and repair airport facilities and runway lighting system.
• May oversee the operations of the airport fuel station and participate in stormwater testing.
• Maintain accurate records relating to maintenance and operational activities.
• Participate in the planning, development, and implementation of scheduled site expansion, renovations, or new construction.
• Assist with the development and implementation, and maintain airport security policies, procedures, and guidelines according to local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations.
• Collect and deposit hangar and tie‑down space rental and lease fees.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair concrete and asphalt floors, roads, parking lots, ramps, taxiways, and runways; apply a variety of materials to seal, coat, maintain, and patch said surfaces.
• May perform facility maintenance and repair including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, masonry, welding or other fabrication, and other related maintenance and repair to standards and code requirements.
• Operate and maintain all shop equipment.
• Respond to and report airfield incidents and mishaps.
• Install, maintain, and repair a variety of traffic and informational signs on buildings, roads, and aircraft movement areas.

• Any equivalent combination of experience and education is required.
• Four years of airport maintenance or airport operations experience.
• One year of supervisory or lead experience.
• A resume and cover letter are required for this position.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case‑by‑case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talent workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision.