Posted: 20-May-26
Location: Warwick, RI
Type: Full Time
Salary: $25.13-$35.47/hour
Categories:
Salary Details:
Preferred Education:
Responsibilities:
Other duties may be assigned; the essential duties and responsibilities include the following:
• Supervise, assist, and work alongside Airfield Technicians and General Aviation Airfield Technicians engaged in routine and non-routine airfield maintenance activities within parameters established by management.
• As directed by management, review work completed for compliance with 14 CFR Part 139
• Assist department management with planning, assigning, and monitoring daily work activities, ensuring tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with established standards.
• Provide field-level oversight of snow and ice control operations, including equipment staging, staffing assignments, radio communications, and coordination with operations and contractors, as directed by management.
• Assist in assigning roles, leads, and shift changes, at the request of management and as necessary during snow operations.
• Coach Airfield Technicians on safe equipment operation, airfield driving rules, radio procedures, and 14 CFR Part 139 compliance requirements.
• Review maintenance and repair work performed by in-house staff and contractors to verify compliance with specifications, safety requirements, and FAA standards.
• Assist with requisitioning supplies, materials, and equipment necessary to support airfield maintenance and snow operations.
• Assist with development of work plans and proactive scheduling of materials procurement and maintenance activities
• Coordinate with automotive supervisor to ensure airfield vehicles and equipment are properly maintained, inspected, fueled, and ready for operational use.
• Maintain accurate records related to inspections, work activities, equipment usage, and operational issues as required for regulatory compliance and internal reporting.
• Review daily 14 CFR Part 139inspections from the Operations department and raise priority maintenance items to management
• Actively promote a culture of safety, accountability, and regulatory compliance consistent with FAA expectations and airport policies.
• Other related duties as assigned.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
• Supervises and provides work direction to Airfield Technicians as delegated by management.
• Assigns tasks, observes work performance, and reports observations to management, and ensures adherence to safety procedures and standard operating practices as directed by management.
• Coordinates snow removal activities and oversees snow removal contractors within established Snow and Ice Control Plan and as directed by management.
• Receives general direction from management regarding priorities, schedules, and operational objectives.
• This position does not have independent authority to impose discipline and does not issue disciplinary action.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Thorough knowledge of 14 CFR Part 139requirements and airfield maintenance practices at a certificated airport.
• Thorough knowledge of airfield safety areas, movement area operations, and airside communications protocols.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise personnel in a safety-critical, regulated environment.
• Skill in operating and overseeing the operation of medium and heavy motorized equipment used in airfield and snow operations.
• Ability to identify safety hazards, operational deficiencies, and compliance issues and take appropriate corrective action.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively via two-way radio and aircraft radio in a towered airport environment.
• Ability to write reports and communicate information via word, excel, and email formats.
• Must pass a required background check for security credentials which must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
• Ability to obtain within 3 months from hire and maintain Movement Area authorization as a condition of continued employment .
Education/Experience:
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience gained through employment in a supervisory or lead role involving airfield maintenance, ground maintenance, or snow and ice control operations at a 14 CFR Part 139 certificated airport preferred.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered.
Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations
• Must possess a valid operator’s license issued in conformance to the requirements of the Rhode Island Registry of Motor Vehicles to operate the above-described equipment and must be maintained as a condition of continued employment;
• Possession of a valid Class B CDL is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained as a condition of continued employment Possession of a Hoisting Engineering License and/or Class A CDL is preferred but not required.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds from the ground to waist level;
• Must be able to work at moderate heights and on a ladder required; and
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.
• Primarily work is performed outdoors in all seasons and weather conditions;
• Work in close vicinity to aircraft, on and around runways and taxiways;
• Required to ride and/or drive trucks and utility vehicles in the performance of work and to get from one job to the next;
• Must communicate on two-way and aircraft radios; and
• Must maintain constant safety and security vigilance.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
