Airport Field Maintenance Division Manager (Senior Aviation Manager)

Full-time position available with the Aviation Department, Field Maintenance Division, located at 154 Tokyo St.
Salary Starting at: $7,268/month
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday 7:00a.m.-3:30p.m. (Mandatory Overtime during inclement weather and emergencies)
Application Deadline Date: April 8, 2026

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promotes and cultivates the Aviation Department Culture as a member of the Aviation Department Leadership Team.
• Leads the division to include hiring, scheduling, training, evaluations, discipline, and labor relations.
• Prepares and manages a multi-million-dollar budget to include contracts, procurement, supplies and equipment.
• Sets divisional goals and objectives for staff professional development, Key Performance Indicators, and 139 Certification.
• Supervises direct reports providing feedback, training, and counseling to ensure City policies, regulations, directives, and procedures are applied fairly, consistently, and equitably.
• Ensures Divisional leadership manages unionized workforce in accordance with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 500 Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Utilizes knowledge of FAA rules, regulations, procedures and advisories governing airport operations and security, including FAR Part 139, Part 77, Part 150, and 49 CFR Parts 1540-1550 and the FAA 150 series Advisory Circulars.
• Manages the staff responsible for the grounds at Kansas City International Airport on both air side and land side, including turf maintenance; concrete and asphalt pavement on the airfield, streets, and curb and gutter; runway, taxiway and street lighting; commercial power distribution equipment; pavement markings; informational and regulatory signage; landscaping; and storm drainage.
• Manages the staff responsible for maintaining, repairing, and programing video security cameras, access control hardware and software, airport security gates, audio messaging equipment, and radio communication equipment.
• Coordinates with the Planning & Engineering Division on construction projects and improvements. Reviews construction plans and inspects contractor work to ensure results are acceptable and sustainable from a maintenance aspect.
• Assists the Executive Manager of Airport Operations and Field Maintenance in developing and maintaining a Capital Improvement Plan, to include facility and equipment resources
• Prepares for and supervises snow and ice control efforts, including mechanical removal of contaminants and application of ice control materials in support of the MCI Snow and Ice Control Plan.
• Responsible for specific duties set forth in the MCI Airport Certification Manual, MCI Airport Emergency Plan, and MCI Wildlife Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Collaborate with internal and external customers to ensure divisional customer relations are maintained.
• Maintains workplace, employee, and maintenance records.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• In conjunction with the Airport Operations division, Field Maintenance Division is responsible for all airfield snow removal operations during emergency weather events.

Important Information:

• Must pass 10-year TSA Background Check.
• Must be available 24/7 for emergencies and inclement weather events.
• Must successfully obtain and maintain an MCI Issued AOA Movement Area Badge with driving privileges.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively in English via 2-way radio.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License within 6 months.

REQUIRES an accredited bachelor’s degree and 5 years of managing a division, section or program within airport operations, airport regulatory compliance, or oversight of building and/or construction operations at an airport; OR high school graduation and 9 years of managing a division, section or program within airport operations, airport regulatory compliance, or oversight of building and/or construction operations at an airport. Must successfully complete a TSA criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen.

Military veterans encouraged to apply

Why You'll Love Working with Us – Core Employee Benefits (Benefits offered to all permanent employees unless otherwise specified)

Comprehensive Health Coverage
Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans with multiple options and low employee contributions.

Generous Paid Time Off
Enjoy vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays—with accruals that grow the longer you're with us.

Secure Retirement Planning
City-funded pension plan plus an optional 457 savings plan to help you build long-term financial security.

Support for Life’s Big Moments
Paid parental and bereavement leave to help you navigate major life events with peace of mind.

Tuition Assistance
Get reimbursed for eligible education expenses—invest in your future while you work.

Income Protection
Short- and long-term disability coverage options to safeguard your earnings.

Life Insurance Provided
City-paid life insurance with the option to add more coverage for extra peace of mind.

Community Volunteer Leave
Take up to 8 hours annually to give back to causes you care about.

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URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City’s Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.

Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to accommodations@kcmo.org.

If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans’ points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during “wartime” and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code § 4211).