Airport Operations Agent

Summary

Performs a variety of operations, maintenance, compliance inspections and repair functions related to aircraft and airport equipment.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Patrols and inspects airport to ensure security of aircraft and facilities.
• Services aircraft with fuel, oil, and other necessary items.
• Verifies and reports specified amount of fuel and other supplies.
• Chocks and ties down aircraft.
• Performs minor maintenance on airport equipment, vehicles, buildings, grounds, ramps, and hangars.
• Implements wildlife control measures in accordance with the Wildlife Control Manual which includes non-lethal and depredation means to protect the flying public.
• Tows and relocates aircraft to designated spots on the airport and in hangars.
• Operates airport vehicles to include fuel trucks, tugs, and other utility vehicles.
• Ensures proper functionality of fuel farm, tanks, and fuel trucks.
• Checks fuel tanks for amounts and checks fuel for contamination and purity.
• Collects fees from airport users and tenants.
• Maintains airport grounds including replacement of runway and taxiway lights, collection and disposal of Foreign Object Debris (FOD), and collection and disposal of trash. Cleans terminal building, city owned hangars, and other airport managed buildings as necessary.
• Receives monies, credit cards, checks, and credit sales.
• Assists customers professionally and politely at operations desk with purchases and information.
• Prepares daily reports of fuel dispensing and sales.
• Operates UNICOM.
• Responds to emergencies on or in close proximity to the airport.
  
  

Education and/or Experience

Ability to speak, understand, read, and write, in the English language. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

A valid Class C driver’s license with a clean driving record is required for this position. Driving is a requirement of this position.

The City of Lancaster offer a complete benefits packeage to full-time employees which includes: health care; paid holidays, vacation time, sick leave, retirement, longevity, tuition reimbersemet and more.

To learn more details, vist our benefits page.

01

This position requires working evenings, weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts. Are you available to work this schedule as required?

• Yes – fully available including weekends and holidays
• Yes – available for most shifts including weekends
• Limited weekend availability
• No – prefer regular, stable weekday hours
  
  

02

Are you able to lift up 50 to 100 pounds occasionally?

• Yes
• Yes, but prefer not to unless necessary.
• No
  
  

03

This position requires working outdoors in extreme heat, cold, wind, and loud environments. Are you comfortable working in these conditions?

• Yes – fully comfortable working in all outdoor conditions
• Limited comfort with extreme conditions
• No – prefer indoor or climate-controlled environments
  
  

04

Which of the following best describes your experience operating equipment or performing maintenance?

• Extensive experience operating vehicles/equipment and performing minor repairs
• Some experience operating equipment or performing maintenance
• Limited experience
• No experience
  
  

05

Do you have any familiarity with airport operations, FAA regulations, or aviation environments?

• Yes – direct experience in airport/aviation operations
• Some familiarity
• No, but willing to learn
• Required Question