An Airport Maintenance and Operations Technician is responsible for performing a variety of semiskilled and skilled tasks in the maintenance and operation of Falcon Field Airport. The incumbent assists with airport improvement projects and ensures contractors are in compliance with airport safety requirements. An Airport Maintenance and Operations Technician is required to use appropriate safety equipment and follow safety procedures, including unique requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). An employee of this class is required to respond to airport-related emergency situations as directed by the immediate supervisor or upper-level of management (24 hours a day, 7 days per week). Work is often performed under adverse weather conditions and exposure to aircraft hazards and moving vehicles. Work is subject to irregular hours (including evenings, weekends, and holidays). This class performs related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications Required. Graduation from high school or GED. Good (1 - 3 years) experience in facilities, grounds maintenance, or other related maintenance experience.
Special Requirements. Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire or promotion date. Must be able to obtain pesticide applicator license within first six months of hire. Must meet the qualifications to wear a tight-fitting respirator by passing a medical evaluation in accordance with Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910.134 by hire or promotion date and must maintain certification.
Substance Abuse Testing. Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this classification, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement alcohol, drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy and procedures.
Preferred/Desirable Qualifications. Experience using two-way radio in airport setting is highly preferred. At least six months experience in airfield maintenance is desirable.
Falcon Field Airport (FFZ) is a dynamic, people orientated general aviation airport located in northeastern corner of the Phoenix Metropolitan Area. Falcon Field is a general aviation (GA) reliever airport that serves as an alternative for civilian and military aviation uses (such as business, recreation and fixed-wing and helicopter flight training) so that Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport can focus on international and commercial airline services. With over 300,000 aircraft operations annually, Falcon Field Airport is in the top 5 busiest general aviation airports in the United States. The airport is growing and is looking for those who have a passion for working in a thriving aviation community.
Airport administration has a total of 14 full time staff and one internship position. Falcon Field includes a total of 784 acres. There are currently more than 800 aircraft based at Falcon Field. Falcon Field is home to more than 130 businesses providing more than 1,290 jobs with a payroll of more than $104 million. Falcon Field Airport employes more jobs and annual economic benefit than any other general aviation airport in the Phoenix a...rea, including Scottsdale, Chandler, and Phoenix-Deer Valley airports.
Falcon Field is financially self-sustaining and generates all revenues from airport users and federal and state grants. The Airport does not derive any revenue from the City of Mesa's General Fund.
Falcon Field economic district is home to companies such as The Boeing Company, Rosotics, and MD Helicopters but includes almost every type of aviation maintenance and repair operation.
