This position exists to supervise the staff and programs for Landside and Facility Maintenance in compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and other federal, state, and local regulations required to operate the Asheville Regional Airport (AVL). This position supervises and directs the work of Airport Maintenance Technicians (leads, skilled, and unskilled) and oversees their professional development and goal achievement. This position plays a primary role in the oversight and coordination of all daily tasks for corrective, preventative, predictive, and proactive maintenance for all landside and building facilities. Under emergency situations, reacts quickly and calmly to protect persons, property, and ensures compliance. Requires effective skills to lead and motivate a diverse staff, exercises considerable independent judgment and initiative, and maintains effective working relationships with stakeholders and the public.

This position has access to the full benefits package including: health, dental, vision, life, disability, accident, and critical illness insurances. Benefits also include paid time off, wellness incentives and participation in the NC State Retirement System (pension and 401k).  

Pay: from $27.00 per hour. This is a Non-Exempt position.

This position requires a detailed background investigation. GARAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This position exists to manage the staff and programs to comply with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and other federal, state, and authority regulations for the Asheville Regional Airport (AVL). Supervises and directs the work of Badging Specialists and oversees their professional development and goal achievement. This position manages the Airport Security Program, ensures compliance with TSR Part 1542, acts as the Primary Airport Security Coordinator, and serves as primary contact for the Federal Security Director and the lead Transportation Security Inspector. Serves as the back-up to the Airport Operations Manager in their absence. Under emergency situations, reacts quickly and calmly to protect persons, property, and ensures compliance. Requires effective skills to lead and motivate a diverse staff, exercises considerable independent judgement and initiative, and maintains effective working relationships with stakeholders and the public.

Pay: from $63,500. This is an Exempt position.

This position has access to the full benefits package including: health, dental, vision, life, disability, accident, and critical illness insurances.  Benefits also include paid time off, wellness incentives and participation in the NC State Retirement System (pension and 401k).  

This position requires a detailed background investigation. GARAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Greater Asheville Regional Airport Authority (GARAA) is seeking an outstanding individual who can maintain airport compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Part 77 and 139, Transportation Security Regulation (TSR) Part 1542, and all other applicable statutes, regulations and requirements and ensures the safety and security of all airport users. 

Responsibilities include performing airport airside and landside inspections, coordinating and monitoring construction activities, and other duties performed in the Airport.

A bachelor’s degree in aviation management, business administration, or a related field is preferred; or a minimum of two years of work experience at a commercial service airport performing functions of a similar nature.

This position has access to the full benefits package including: health, dental, vision, life, disability, accident, and critical illness insurances. Benefits also include paid time off, wellness incentives and participation in the NC State Retirement System (pension and 401k).  

Pay: from $24.02 per hour. This is a Non-Exempt position.

This position requires a detailed background investigation. GARAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.