Key Responsibilities- Support the Facilities Manager in overseeing airport maintenance programs, including terminal facilities, airfield lighting systems, pavement maintenance, utilities, mechanical systems, and airport infrastructure.
- Lead and supervise Facilities Supervisors, custodial teams, skilled trades personnel, technicians, and contractors to ensure safe, efficient, and timely completion of maintenance activities.
- Develop, implement, and monitor preventive maintenance programs, work schedules, operating procedures, and maintenance response plans.
- Support FAA Part 139 compliance activities, corrective action programs, environmental compliance initiatives, and inspection readiness throughout airport facilities.
- Monitor maintenance contracts, vendor performance, construction activities, and capital improvement projects to ensure quality, compliance, and operational continuity.
- Oversee troubleshooting and repair of facility systems, including HVAC, chiller systems, plumbing, electrical infrastructure, terminal equipment, airfield lighting, signage, and related systems.
- Maintain maintenance records, facility documentation, drawings, schematics, reports, and operational data while supporting budget planning and procurement activities.
- Collaborate with airport operations, tenants, contractors, utility providers, emergency response teams, and stakeholders to support routine operations, emergencies, severe weather events, and infrastructure resilience.
What You Bring- Strong understanding of airport facilities maintenance, infrastructure management, and regulatory compliance.
- Ability to lead maintenance teams and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic operational environment.
- Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, and airfield infrastructure systems.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, project coordination, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety, operational reliability, customer service, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Facilities Management, Industrial Technology, Aviation Management, ora related field preferred.
- Seven (7) or more years of progressively responsible facilities maintenance experience, including supervisory responsibility in airport, aviation, transportation, industrial, municipal, or comparable infrastructure environments.
- Demonstrated experience supporting FAA Part 139 compliance, maintenance programs, capital projects, and contractor management.
- Strong working knowledge of building systems, HVAC, electrical systems, plumbing, pavement maintenance, environmental compliance programs, and applicable building and fire codes.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, engineering specifications, schematics, and operations and maintenance manuals.
- AAAE Certified Member (C.M.) or Airport Certified Employee (A.C.E.) preferred or ability to obtain within one year of employment.
- Ability to obtain and maintain airport security credentials and unescorted access privileges (SIDA badge).
- Successfully pass required background investigations, maintain a valid driver's license, and satisfactorily meet driving record requirements.
Additional Requirements- Valid driver's license required; must pass required background and driving record checks.
- Ability to work across STT and STX airport locations.
- Ability to work in confined spaces, on elevated surfaces, and in varying weather conditions.
- Must be available for emergency response, after-hours call-outs, FAA inspections, and operational disruptions.
- Ability to lift up to 60 pounds and perform physical maintenance-related activities as required.
- Must maintain confidentiality of sensitive business, operational, facility, and security-related information.
Work Environment- Serve in a leadership role supporting operations at two active commercial service airports operating in highly regulated airside and landside environments.
- Split responsibilities between office administration, field inspections, maintenance oversight, and project coordination activities.
- Travel between STT and STX as operational requirements dictate.
- Maintain availability to respond to emergencies, infrastructure failures, severe weather events, and regulatory matters outside normal business hours.
- Work closely with airport leadership, operations personnel, tenants, contractors, utility providers, regulatory agencies, and airport stakeholders.
- Support continuous airport operations in a dynamic environment requiring adaptability, sound judgment, technical expertise, and decisive leadership.
Compensation & BenefitsAvports offers a competitive compensation package designed to reward performance and support overall well-being, including:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match to support long-term financial goals
- Generous paid time off, holidays, and additional benefits
- Short- and long-term disability coverage for added security
- Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support
- Ongoing professional development and leadership growth opportunities to accelerate your career
Apply Today!If you are a facilities maintenance professional ready to lead critical infrastructure operations and support airport excellence across two growing airports, we encourage you to apply.
