Job Description

The Lynchburg Regional Airport is seeking a dynamic, team-oriented, mechanically inclined, results-driven Airport Maintenance Technician I to join our team of aviation professionals. The ideal candidate is professional, collaborative, self-starter, and offers solutions through experience and research.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Airport Maintenance Technician I performs a wide range of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance and operational support duties essential to the safe, secure, and efficient operation of the Lynchburg Regional Airport. This position supports airport infrastructure, terminal facilities, airfield systems, and equipment through preventive maintenance, minor repairs, and emergency response activities.

Working as part of a collaborative airport maintenance team, the Airport Maintenance Technician interacts regularly with airport tenants, airlines, and internal stakeholders to address maintenance needs and operational issues in a timely and professional manner. The position requires mechanical aptitude, adaptability, and the ability to work independently while adhering to applicable FAA regulations, airport policies, and safety standards.

We require the Technician I to obtain and maintain required airport security credentials, operate vehicles and equipment on the airfield, utilize radios and work order systems, and participate in rotating on-call and after-hours assignments, including snow removal and emergency response. This role plays a critical part in maintaining airport facilities, airfield lighting and navigational aids, and overall readiness of the airport environment for safe aircraft operations and customer service excellence.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

What You Bring:

• Strong working knowledge of preventive maintenance tasks, and previous experience in maintenance or a related field;
• Experience leading teams, managing projects, contracts, and operational budgets, and maintaining operational compliance;
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays;
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail;
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities;
• Ability to remain calm, decisive, and resourceful under pressure, especially during emergencies and operational disruptions and adherence to safety standards and regulations;
• Professionalism, sound judgment, and a commitment to safety and service.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance work on airport buildings, facilities, and equipment;
• Responds and coordinates maintenance repair items with airport tenants and airline staff;
• Performs minor repairs on facility doors, windows, and floors;
• Ability to obtain and maintain airport security access credentials, drive on airfield movement areas while operating City vehicles;
• Operates FAA and City radios;
• Preparation of interior and exterior facilities walls and performs spackling, sanding, and painting duties;
• Repairs desks, tables, chairs, and other office furniture;
• Performs minor repair and preventive maintenance tasks and has general working knowledge of plumbing, mechanical, HVAS, carpentry, electrical, and lighting systems;
• Ability to use computers, tablets, and work order systems for maintenance duties;
• Knowledge or ability to operate heavy equipment on Runways, Taxiways, and roadways, such as Snow Plows, Brooms, Blowers, Sprayers and Loaders;
• Required to respond to rotating on-call duty assignments for maintenance emergencies, snow removal activities, and other special events, which could include responding during holidays, weekends, and after hours;
• Repairs, inspects, and maintains airfield runways lighting, signs, beacon, NAVAIDS; Windcone, and VASI systems;
• Assist in the maintenance and repair of airport vehicles and machinery;
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local safety regulations;
• Document and report maintenance activities and any potential issues;
• Repairs and inspects conveyor systems and passenger boarding bridge;
• Knowledge of minor asphalt and surface repairs, such as crack sealing, pot hole,s and surface painted markings;
• Responds to emergency calls;
• Performs other related duties as assigned;

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in the training of airport employees;
• Performs rough and finished carpentry;
• Repairs and replaces roofs;
• Build forms, pours, and finishes concrete;
• Other duties to provide directly or indirectly services to citizens as may be assigned.
• When unusual situations occur and/or the City Manager declares a State of Emergency, all City employees may be required to accept special assignments and perform as needed to ensure appropriate service delivery.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and some experience in skilled building repair and maintenance work; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Possession of a valid Commonwealth of Virginia drivers license and an acceptable driving record according to City driving criteria.
• Successful completion of all FAA employment requirements, including drug and alcohol screens, police records check, employment background check, etc..
• Must successfully complete IS100 and IS700 National Incident Management (NIMS) training within 90 days of employment. May also be required to complete higher levels of NIMS training as determined appropriate for the position.

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