Career Opportunities

Asheville Regional Airport Authority seeks a professional Accounting Coordinator II who would be responsible for maintaining the Airport Authority’s automated accounts receivable, cash, and general ledger systems.  Must assure that generally accepted accounting principles are used.
Responsible for entering journal entries into the automated general ledger system and reconciling balance sheet accounts monthly.  Assist in the preparation of the monthly financial reporting package. Reconcile bank statements to the general ledger and cash sub-ledger. Assist Director of Finance and Accounting with special projects and reports. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Finance and Accounting.

A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field is preferred.  Two to five years’ work experience practicing advanced accounting skills is required. Proficiency in the use of a personal computer is necessary, including skills in Microsoft Office products (word processing and spreadsheet experience required).
 
This position requires skills in prioritization, verbal and written communication, interpersonal relations, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. 

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 Maintenance Technician I.  Responsibility includes routine repair, maintenance, preventative maintenance and landscaping support to assure that airport grounds, landscaped areas, plants, shrubs, and grass are maintained in optimum condition.  Operates equipment such as lawnmowers, trimmers, edgers, tractors, and sweepers to maintain airport terminal grounds.  Operates motorized equipment for snow removal from roadways, sidewalks, and steps.

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 Custodial Technician. This individual performs routine work in cleaning of all airport facilities.  This position performs work involving cleaning and janitorial services.  Work involves the use of a variety of cleaning tools and cleaning agents.  Work includes the performance of routine, established tasks such as cleaning restrooms, collecting garbage from garbage cans, restocking restroom supplies, and cleaning offices.
Completion of high school or equivalent education required.  Experience working in the custodial field is preferred.

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

The Greater Asheville Regional Airport Authority (GARAA) is seeking an Administrative Coordinator I.  Duties of the position include administrative support of Administration/Human Resources Department and providing assistance to Authority employees and visitors.  Must have the ability to understand and assist in administering policies and procedures, ability to research, compile and evaluate data, and ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.   

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

The Asheville Regional Airport Authority (ARAA) is seeking a part-time Guest Services Clerk. The position contributes to the GARAA’s overall goals through the Department of Marketing and Public Relations by operating the Guest Services Center, coordinating ground transportation, and ensuring information and services are available to the traveling public. This position will work rotating shifts, including weekend, evening, and weekday hours. 

The ideal candidate possesses an Associate’s degree in hospitality management, marketing, business or related field of study and at least two years of customer service experience. Additional years of experience may be substituted for degree.

This position requires excellent verbal and written communication skills, proficiency in computer software, skills in prioritization, ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and knowledge of Western North Carolina.  

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