Airport Authority

The Greater Asheville Regional Airport Authority (GARAA) is seeking a General Maintenance Technician. This position exists to participate in technical and skilled trades in the maintenance and repair of airport buildings and related facilities.  This position maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs a variety of building and facilities including, but not limited to, terminal, rental car facility, parking garage and more, as needed. Performs general maintenance activities including heating and air conditioning, plumbing, lighting systems, mechanical, electrical, electronic systems, car washes, vacuum systems, air compressors, gas pumps and tanks.  Work requires significant independence and initiative and a significant knowledge of technical and trade practices and skills.  Work also requires coordination with a variety of airport officials in determining needs and priorities.  Participates in budget projections and purchasing.  This employee may be called back as assigned.  Work is performed under the general supervision of the Facilities/Landside Maintenance Supervisor.

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

Pay: from $22.49 per hour. This is a Non-Exempt position.

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

The Greater Asheville Regional Airport Authority (GARAA) is seeking an Airfield Maintenance Technician I. This position exists to perform routine repair, maintenance, preventative maintenance and landscaping support to assure that airport grounds, landscaped areas, plants, shrubs, and grass are maintained in optimum condition.

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

Pay: from $20.69 per hour. This is a Non-Exempt position.

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

The Greater Asheville Regional Airport Authority (GARAA) is seeking an Airfield Maintenance Technician II. This position exists to perform routine repair, maintenance, preventative maintenance, and landscaping support in the Maintenance Department at the Asheville Regional Airport. Ensures that the airfield movement areas, such as runways, taxiways, and ramp areas meet FAR Part 139 standards. Maintains airport grounds, landscaped areas, plants, shrubs, and grass to optimum conditions.

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

Pay: from $21.59 per hour. This is a Non-Exempt position.

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

The Greater Asheville Regional Airport Authority (GARAA) is seeking a Locksmith General Maintenance Technician. This position serves as the airport’s primary locksmith, responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining locks, keys, and access systems across all airport facilities. Provides support in carpentry and general building maintenance, including repairs to doors, frames, and related structures. Additional duties may include assisting with other trades (plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and general maintenance), as needed. Work requires significant independence, technical expertise, and coordination with airport staff and contractors.

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

Pay: from $23.62 per hour. This is a Non-Exempt position.

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

The Greater Asheville Regional Airport Authority (GARAA) is seeking a Custodial Lead to assist in managing the contract for custodial services at Asheville Regional Airport. The Custodial Lead serves as a lead worker in performing routine, common, and manual work in the cleaning of all airport facilities. This position is responsible for maintaining the interior and exterior of the airport facility daily. This position also oversees the work of the Custodial Technician, contracted custodial staff, and participates in completing custodial technician tasks with subordinate team members.

An employee in this class performs manual labor involving cleaning and janitorial services. Lead responsibilities include responding to radio calls and reviewing the work of Custodial Technicians and contracted custodial staff in the absence of the Custodial Manager. This position must exercise considerable tact and judgement in corresponding with the general public regarding complaints, problems, and requests for service.

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

Pay: from $20.69 per hour. This is a Non-Exempt position.

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

The Greater Asheville Regional Airport Authority (GARAA) is seeking an Airport Telecommunicator. This position exists to provide communications, coordination, and dispatch functions to facilitate airport operations, including emergencies, for Asheville Regional Airport (AVL). Promotes situational awareness and facilitates collaborative decision making. Performs skilled work, including telecommunications, customer service, dispatching emergency units, and relaying emergency and non-emergency information. Operates and monitors communications equipment, such as radios, telephones, access control, cameras, computers, and building systems. Must be able to assess situations quickly and objectively while determining the proper course of action within established rules, regulations, and procedures while representing the Airport Authority in a professional and positive manner.

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

Pay: from $22.49 per hour. This is a Non-Exempt position.

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

The Greater Asheville Regional Airport Authority (GARAA) is seeking an individual for the position of Public Safety Officer. On a shift schedule, the Public Safety Officer is responsible for the combined duties of aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF), emergency medical response, and law enforcement. Work requires the performance of hazardous tasks under emergency conditions which may include strenuous exertion. This position requires working well in an emergency situation and must exercise independent judgment, discretion, and initiative in completing assignments and handling difficult public contact situations requiring considerable tact and knowledge of airport policies, procedures, and programs. Performs other duties as assigned by the Public Safety Chief, Deputy Chief, Captain, and/or on-duty Lieutenant. North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Training Certification required.

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

Pay: from $24.64 per hour. This is a Non-Exempt position.

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