Job Description
Salary : $31,033.60 - $58,032.00 Annually
Location : Lynchburg, VA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 03493-1
Department: Airport
Division: Airport
Opening Date: 12/23/2025
Closing Date: 1/13/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description The Lynchburg Regional Airport is seeking a dynamic, team-oriented, mechanically inclined, results-driven Airport Maintenance Technician l to join our team of aviation professionals. The ideal candidate is professional, collaborative, self-starter, and offers solutions through experience and research.
POSITION SUMMARY The Airport Maintenance Technician I performs a wide range of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance and operational support duties essential to the safe, secure, and efficient operation of the Lynchburg Regional Airport. This position supports airport infrastructure, terminal facilities, airfield systems, and equipment through preventive maintenance, minor repairs, and emergency response activities.
Working as part of a collaborative airport maintenance team, the Airport Maintenance Technician interacts regularly with airport tenants, airlines, and internal stakeholders to address maintenance needs and operational issues in a timely and professional manner. The position requires mechanical aptitude, adaptability, and the ability to work independently while adhering to applicable FAA regulations, airport policies, and safety standards.
The Airport Maintenance Technician I is expected to obtain and maintain required airport security credentials, operate vehicles and equipment on the airfield, utilize radios and work order systems, and participate in rotating on-call and after-hours assignments, including snow removal and emergency response. This role plays a critical part in maintaining airport facilities, airfield lighting and navigational aids, and overall readiness of the airport environment for safe aircraft operations and customer service excellence
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE What You Bring: - Strong working knowledge of preventive maintenance tasks, and previous experience in maintenance or a related field;
- Experience leading teams, managing projects, contracts, and operational budgets, and maintaining operational compliance.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays;
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail;
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities;
- Ability to remain calm, decisive, and resourceful under pressure, especially during emergencies and operational disruptions and Adherence to safety standards and regulations
- Professionalism, sound judgment, and a commitment to safety and service.
Essential Duties - Performs preventive maintenance work on airport buildings, facilities, and equipment;
- Responds and coordinates maintenance repair items with airport tenants and airline staff;
- Performs minor repairs on facility doors, windows, and floors;
- Ability to obtain and maintain airport security access credentials, drive on airfield movement areas while operating city vehicles;
- Operates FAA and City radios;
- Preparation of interior and exterior facilities walls and performs spackling, sanding, and painting duties;
- Repairs desks, tables, chairs, and other office furniture;
- Performs minor repair and preventive maintenance tasks and has general working knowledge of plumbing, mechanical, HVAS, carpentry, electrical, and lighting systems.
- Ability to use computers, tablets, and work order systems for maintenance duties;
- Knowledge or ability to operate heavy equipment on Runways, Taxiways, and roadways, such as; Snow Plows, Brooms, Blowers, Sprayers and Loaders;
- Required to respond to rotating on-call duty assignments for maintenance emergencies, snow removal activities, and other special events, which could include responding during holidays, weekends, and after hours;
- Repairs, inspects, and maintains airfield runways lighting, signs, beacon, NAVAIDS; Windcone, and VASI systems.
- Assist in the maintenance and repair of airport vehicles and machinery;
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local safety regulations;
- Document and report maintenance activities and any potential issues;
- Repairs and inspects conveyor systems and passenger boarding bridge;
- Knowledge of minor asphalt and surface repairs, such as crack sealing, pot hole,s and surface painted markings;
- Responds to emergency calls.
- Performs other related duties as assigned;
ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
- Assists in the training of airport employees;
- Performs rough and finished carpentry;
- Repairs and replaces roofs;
- Build forms, pours, and finishes concrete.
- Other duties to provide directly or indirectly services to citizens as may be assigned.
- When unusual situations occur and/or the City Manager declares a State of Emergency, all City employees may be required to accept special assignments and perform as needed to ensure appropriate service delivery.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None
Minimum Education and Experience Required QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and some experience in skilled building repair and maintenance work; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional Requirements - Possession of a valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver's license and an acceptable driving record according to City driving criteria.
- Successful completion of all FAA employment requirements, including drug and alcohol screens, police records check, employment background check, etc..
- Must successfully complete IS100 and IS700 National Incident Management (NIMS) training within 90 days of employment. May also be required to complete higher levels of NIMS training as determined appropriate for the position.
The City offers an array of benefits combined with direct salary/wages in order to establish a total compensation package that supports the City's goals of attracting, rewarding, and retaining employees who are both representatives of the community and are also able to deliver exceptional services.
- Employees in full-time positions are eligible for the following benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS);
the City's contribution is based on a rate determined bi-annually by the VRS Board and employees pay 5% of base pay (pre-tax) towards their VRS benefit - Life insurance at no cost to the employee
- Optional benefits such as 457 deferred compensation, Roth IRA, flexible spending accounts, etc.
- Eligibility for parental leave and tuition assistance
- Paid Time Off
- Employees in hourly and part-time positions may be eligible for benefits depending on the position
Employees of the City of Lynchburg may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for federal student loans
Additional information about City benefits can be found on our and in the
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DMV Release Notice: This position requires a valid driver's license and acceptable driving history. I hereby certify that I have read the DMV Record Release Notice, and give the City permission to obtain my driving record.
- Yes
- No
- I do not currently possess a Virginia Driver's License
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Please provide your driver's license number so that your driving record can be obtained.
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(Current Out-of-State applicants and applicants who have had an Out-of-State Drivers License at any time in the last 3 years): I agree to provide, WITHIN 2 WEEKS OF MY APPLICATION, a copy of my driving record from that state where I am currently licensed or have been licensed within the past 3 years. I will contact Human Resources within 2 weeks if I am unable to obtain my out of state driving record in that time. I understand that my application may not be considered for this position until I submit my out of state driving record.You can email this information to human.resources@lynchburgva.gov, or fax to 434-845-4304 or mail this information to Human Resources, 900 Church Street, Lynchburg VA 24504. Include the name of the position for which you are applying. If you have a driving record less than 30 days old you can upload as an attachment to your application.
- Agree to provide record within 2 weeks of application date
- Do not agree (I understand I will no longer be considered for this position if I disagree.)
- Not applicable (I have not had an Out-of-State Driver's License during the past 3 years.
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If you answered yes to the above question, please provide the name of the State where your license was issued:
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Hourly pay, Full time, Part time, Work at office, Local area, Flexible hours,