FBO / Maintenance

Job Summary

South Arkansas Regional Airport is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as an Airport Operations & Maintenance Technician. This role is essential to maintaining the safety, functionality, and appearance of the airport by performing aircraft services, facility maintenance, airfield upkeep, and groundskeeping.

The ideal candidate will be a team player with a strong work ethic, willing to learn and adapt to various responsibilities. On-the-job training will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity for those looking to build a career in aviation or airport operations.

Responsibilities & Duties Aircraft Services

• Marshal arriving and departing aircraft, ensuring safe ground operations.
• Fuel aircraft according to safety and operational procedures.
• Tow aircraft to designated parking or hangar areas as required.
• Provide customer service to pilots and flight crews, ensuring their needs are met efficiently and professionally.

Facility & Equipment Maintenance

• Perform routine inspections and maintenance on airport buildings, hangars, and facilities.
• Conduct minor building repairs
• Maintain and repair airport signage, lighting systems, and navigational aids to ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Keep airfield pavement, taxiways, and runways in good condition by performing necessary repairs and maintenance.
• Operate and maintain cleaning equipment, including floor scrubbers and general custodial supplies, to keep terminal facilities clean and presentable.

Groundskeeping & Airfield Maintenance

• Operate various equipment, including tractors with loaders, bush hogs, Ex-Mark mowers, and other landscaping tools to maintain airport grounds.
• Mow grass along taxiways, runways, and common areas to ensure clear visibility and safety.
• Maintain landscaping, including trimming shrubs, weeding flowerbeds, and planting seasonal flowers around airport property.
• Perform fence and gate repairs to ensure airport security and operational integrity.
• Remove debris and hazards from airport grounds to comply with safety regulations.

Additional Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with airport staff, tenants, and aviation personnel to ensure smooth airport operations.
• Adhere to all airport safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by airport management.

Qualifications & Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with FBO services, airport operations, or related equipment is a plus but not required—training provided.
• Strong ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of oneself or others.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow.
• Must be available for weekend shifts, on-call duties, and holiday assignments as needed.
• Willingness to take direction, learn new tasks, and operate all assigned equipment safely.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs regularly and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Preferred: Ability to drive manual transmission vehicles.

Disqualifying Criminal Offenses

Applicants will be subject to a background check. Individuals are disqualified from employment if they have been convicted, or found not guilty by reason of insanity, of any of the following offenses within the past 10 years in any jurisdiction:

Aircraft & Airport Security Violations

• Forgery of aircraft certificates or false aircraft markings (49 U.S.C. 46306)
• Interference with air navigation (49 U.S.C. 46308)
• Improper transportation of hazardous materials (49 U.S.C. 46312)
• Aircraft piracy (49 U.S.C. 46502)
• Interference with flight crew members or attendants (49 U.S.C. 46504)
• Commission of certain crimes aboard an aircraft in flight (49 U.S.C. 46506)
• Carrying a weapon or explosive aboard an aircraft (49 U.S.C. 46505)
• Conveying false information and threats (49 U.S.C. 46507)
• Aircraft piracy outside the U.S. (49 U.S.C. 46502(b))
• Lighting violations while transporting controlled substances (49 U.S.C. 46315)
• Unlawful entry into an aircraft or secured airport area (49 U.S.C. 46314)
• Destruction of an aircraft or aircraft facility (18 U.S.C. 32)

Violent & National Security-Related Crimes

• Murder
• Assault with intent to murder
• Espionage
• Sedition
• Kidnapping or hostage-taking
• Treason
• Rape or aggravated sexual abuse
• Extortion
• Armed or felony unarmed robbery

Crimes Involving Weapons, Explosives, or Controlled Substances

• Unlawful possession, use, sale, distribution, or manufacture of an explosive or weapon
• Distribution of, or intent to distribute, a controlled substance
• Felony arson

Other Felony Offenses

• Felony involving a threat

Felony offenses related to:

• Willful destruction of property
• Importation or manufacture of a controlled substance
• Burglary
• Theft
• Dishonesty, fraud, or misrepresentation
• Possession or distribution of stolen property
• Aggravated assault
• Bribery
• Illegal possession of a controlled substance punishable by more than 1 year in prison
• Terrorism & International Crimes
• Violence at international airports (18 U.S.C. 37)
• Conspiracy or attempt to commit any of the above-listed crimes

Benefits

• 100% Paid Health Insurance – Employer covers full premium costs.
• Paid Vacation: 2 weeks after one year of employment.
• Paid Sick Leave.
• Holiday Time Off.
• 457 Retirement Savings Plan – Employer-matched contributions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14 - $15