Airport Operations Trainee (Municipal Management Trainee)

Job Description:

Airport Operations Trainee (Municipal Management Trainee)

Description

Aviation Department - Airport Operations Division
Location: 1 Kansas City Blvd
Pay starting at: $22.521 per hour
Schedule: Rotating Shifts, Assigned based on operational needs
Application Deadline: May 15, 2026


Responsibilities

• Patrols airfield runways, taxiways, and aprons to ensure FAR 139, 77, 150 compliance.
• Inspect for the presence of hazards such as improperly working lights, out-of-compliance pavement markings and signs, FOD, broken pavement, debris, fuel or oil spillage, or ice or snow on airfield and prepares self-inspection report and work requests
• Patrols airfield for presence of wildlife, using frightening and/or harassment techniques do disperse wildlife hazards, and removes and identifies dead wildlife from movement areas
• Conducts perimeter inspections to ensure fence line and posts are properly secured in support of the airport security program
• Provides Airport Operations Area escorts for contractors, and aircraft operator tenants for relocation of aircraft as needed.
• Inspects fuel farms, fueling equipment, and fueling operations to ensure NFPA 407 standards are adhered to.
• Staffs the snow desk during winter weather events, supports the snow and ice control plan and issues NOTAMs as needed
• Prepares aircraft RON reports
• Explains airport rules and regulations to pilots, tenants and employees, issues AOA violations as necessary
• Conducts SIDA, Movement and non-Movement training and Movement area Practical exams
• Performs terminal and landside inspections, and responds to medical calls to monitor traffic and liability issues

Qualifications

REQUIRES

• Accredited Bachelor's degree
• Ability to pass a background check as prescribed by the City
• Ability to pass a 10-year TSA Background Check
• Must possess a valid State-issued driver's license
• Ability to obtain and maintain MCI Issued AOA Movement Area Badge with driving privileges

Other Information

Military veterans encouraged to apply

Why You'll Love Working with Us - Core Employee Benefits (Benefits offered to all permanent employees unless otherwise specified)

Comprehensive Health Coverage
Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans with multiple options and low employee contributions.

Generous Paid Time Off
Enjoy vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays-with accruals that grow the longer you're with us.

Secure Retirement Planning
City-funded pension plan plus an optional 457 savings plan to help you build long-term financial security.

Support for Life's Big Moments
Paid parental and bereavement leave to help you navigate major life events with peace of mind.

Tuition Assistance
Get reimbursed for eligible education expenses-invest in your future while you work.

Income Protection
Short- and long-term disability coverage options to safeguard your earnings.

Life Insurance Provided
City-paid life insurance with the option to add more coverage for extra peace of mind.

Community Volunteer Leave
Take up to 8 hours annually to give back to causes you care about.

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URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.
Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to [email protected] .

If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code • 4211).