Airport Operations Trainee (Municipal Management Trainee)
(Job Opening #523374)
Kansas City Aviation Department - Airport Operations Division
Location: MCI Airport
Schedule: Rotating Shifts, Assigned based on operational needs
Application Deadline: May 15, 2026
Duties and 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
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
Apply online at www.kcmo.gov/jobs. EOE. The City of Kansas City, Missouri is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce.
