Airport Operations Duty Manager; Delegated - Oahu

Recruitment Information

Recruitment Number: DOT-AIR-2026-30.

THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 30 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

Salary: $6,728 to $8,187 (SR‑26, Step D to I). Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.

Shiftwork:
Applicants must be available to work rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays.

This job posting is for the State of Hawaii, Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). If you have any questions regarding this civil service recruitment, contact our Personnel Office at (808) 587‑2145, Monday – Friday, 7:45 am – 4:30 pm (HST).

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Airport Services Manager for the immediate operations during an assigned shift by coordinating activities of more than 20 in‑house and contract services at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, Dillingham Airfield, Kalaeloa Airport and other State airports on the island of Oahu. The Airport Services Manager is responsible for ensuring the provision of safe and continuous 24/7 airport services and activities in compliance with various federal, state and county laws, rules, regulations and program policies, procedures and standards.

While on duty, this position is the manager in charge of immediate operational crisis response. The position directs and controls operational security, maintenance, custodial, ramp control, intra‑terminal transportation, ground transportation, airport medical, general aviation, air cargo, airline, airport tenants, users and airport retail services functions, makes immediate, time‑sensitive decisions and takes immediate action in highly critical operational, life and safety and customer service issues while effectively communicating with emergency response teams and upper management;

time permitting, develops and executes complex operational plans with government agencies, tenants, users, contractors, media and emergency response units; initiates, investigates and recommends operational improvements related to operations, maintenance, customer service and labor relations.

• Basic
  
  Education:
  
  Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with a bachelor's degree.
• Specialized
  
  Experience:
  
  Four and one‑half (4‑1/2) years of professional experience which included responsibility for the operation and/or maintenance of an air transportation facility or program in servicing regularly scheduled commercial/military aircraft and facilities for aircraft maintenance, air freight accommodation, passenger accommodation, commercial tenants, etc. The work must have involved overseeing and coordinating various airport, aviation, and/or air transportation activities required for the provision of services;
  
  and dealing with the public. The work also must have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of federal, state and county laws, rules and regulations pertaining to aviation operations and facility maintenance, and aviation security and safety practices.
• Supervisory Aptitude: Applicants must possess supervisory aptitude. This is demonstrated by completion of regular or special assignments that involved supervisory responsibilities or by serving as a group or team leader, or in similar work that involved supervisory skills.
• Driver's License: A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment.
• Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Clearance – Federal Criminal History Check: Prospective employees must not have been convicted, or found "not guilty by reason of insanity," of a disqualifying criminal offense within the preceding ten years. Upon recommendation for hire, a successful fingerprint‑based criminal history check is required.
• Legal Authorization to Work: The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State to be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

The State of Hawaiʻi complies with federal…