The Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) is operated by the City of Williston, ND. XWA is seeking qualified candidates to join our team of operations professionals to assist with all day to day activities involved in running a commercial service airport. These responsibilities include Part 139 and Part 1542 compliance, Aircraft Rescue Firefighting (ARFF) and medical duties, snow removal, airside and landside duties, and much more.
Base Salary: $51,000 (entry level with little/no experience) - $56,227 annually depending on experience and qualifications. Relocation reimbursement is also available up to $3,000 for qualified moving expenses. The City of Williston offers excellent benefits including $0 premium for single and family health insurance, 2 weeks paid vacation, 2 weeks sick leave, and Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) lifetime payout pension with 3 year vesting.
Typical Schedule:
Sunday - Wednesday or Wednesday - Saturday
Four (4) 10-hour shifts scheduled 5:00am-3:00pm, 8:00am-6:00pm. or 3:00pm-1:00am
Schedules are bid out every 6 months (by seniority)
To be granted veterans preference, the required forms, letters or certificates must be submitted with the application.
The City of Williston does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The City of Williston is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) is located in Williston, North Dakota and services western North Dakota and eastern Montana. The Williston area offers excellent hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, and is part of the Lewis and Clark Trail. Williston is also located in the center of Bakken Shale Formation, the largest continous oil reserve ever assessed by the U.S. Geological Survey. XWA offers daily commercial service provided by United and Delta with seasonal service by Sun Country. Overland Aviation is the Fixed Based Operator that offers aircraft services, charter, and flight instruction.