Airport Operations Specialist

The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio 43224 United States  View Map
Posted: Jun 06, 2026
  • Full Time
  • Aviation or Harbor
  • Summary

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    Current Employees and Students:

    If you are currently employed or enrolled as a student at The Ohio State University, please log in to Workday to use the internal application process.

    Welcome to The Ohio State University's career site. We invite you to apply to positions of interest. In order to ensure your application is complete, you must complete the following:

    • Ensure you have all necessary documents available when starting the application process. You can review the additional job description section on postings for documents that may be required.
    • Prior to submitting your application, please review and update (if necessary) the information in your candidate profile as it will transfer to your application.


    Job Title:
    Airport Operations Specialist

    Department:
    Engineering | University Airport

    Performs facility maintenance activities at the University Airport as required for an FAA certificated airport; conducts airfield inspections and maintenance; conducts building inspections and maintenance; conducts airport grounds inspections and maintenance; assists with vehicle inspections and maintenance; assists with security and public safety functions; operates various construction equipment and vehicles; operates snow removal equipment pertaining to runways, taxiways, and airport grounds; assists with special events at the airport.

    Additional Information: This position is on emergency call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week;

    Additional Information:

    Qualifications:

    Minimum Education Requirement:

    HS Graduate or Equivalent or equivalent educ/exp

    Experience: Required: Current valid driver's license; must be able to pass FAA required airport driver's test within 60 days of employment;

    Desired: Commercial Driver's License (CDL); AAAE Basic ASOS; familiarity with Federal Air Regulation Parts 36, 77, 14 CFR Part 139, and 150 series Advisory Circulars; working knowledge of general trades (carpentry, plumbing, electrical, etc)

    The target hiring range for this job profile is $18.37 - $23.99. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limit to, education, years of experience, internal equity, etc.

    Location:
    Airport Maintenance (0237)

    Position Type:
    Regular

    Scheduled Hours:
    40

    Shift:
    First Shift

    Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

    Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by visiting the Candidate Home section of this site. Please view your submitted applications by logging in and reviewing your status. For answers to additional questions please review the frequently asked questions.

    The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.
  • Job Description

    Screen reader users may encounter difficulty with this site. For assistance with applying, please contact hr-accessibleapplication@osu.edu. If you have questions while submitting an application, please review these frequently asked questions.

    Current Employees and Students:

    If you are currently employed or enrolled as a student at The Ohio State University, please log in to Workday to use the internal application process.

    Welcome to The Ohio State University's career site. We invite you to apply to positions of interest. In order to ensure your application is complete, you must complete the following:

    • Ensure you have all necessary documents available when starting the application process. You can review the additional job description section on postings for documents that may be required.
    • Prior to submitting your application, please review and update (if necessary) the information in your candidate profile as it will transfer to your application.


    Job Title:
    Airport Operations Specialist

    Department:
    Engineering | University Airport

    Performs facility maintenance activities at the University Airport as required for an FAA certificated airport; conducts airfield inspections and maintenance; conducts building inspections and maintenance; conducts airport grounds inspections and maintenance; assists with vehicle inspections and maintenance; assists with security and public safety functions; operates various construction equipment and vehicles; operates snow removal equipment pertaining to runways, taxiways, and airport grounds; assists with special events at the airport.

    Additional Information: This position is on emergency call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week;

    Additional Information:

    Qualifications:

    Minimum Education Requirement:

    HS Graduate or Equivalent or equivalent educ/exp

    Experience: Required: Current valid driver's license; must be able to pass FAA required airport driver's test within 60 days of employment;

    Desired: Commercial Driver's License (CDL); AAAE Basic ASOS; familiarity with Federal Air Regulation Parts 36, 77, 14 CFR Part 139, and 150 series Advisory Circulars; working knowledge of general trades (carpentry, plumbing, electrical, etc)

    The target hiring range for this job profile is $18.37 - $23.99. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limit to, education, years of experience, internal equity, etc.

    Location:
    Airport Maintenance (0237)

    Position Type:
    Regular

    Scheduled Hours:
    40

    Shift:
    First Shift

    Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

    Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by visiting the Candidate Home section of this site. Please view your submitted applications by logging in and reviewing your status. For answers to additional questions please review the frequently asked questions.

    The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.
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