AIRPORT MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

Salary : $54,912.00 - $60,008.00 Annually
Location : Lynchburg, VA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 03694
Department: Airport
Division: Airport
Opening Date: 10/12/2026
Closing Date: 11/9/2026 11:59 PM Eastern


Description

The City of Lynchburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer - we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

The Lynchburg Regional Airport (City of Lynchburg) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Airport Maintenance Supervisor . This position coordinates and participates in the repair, maintenance, and construction of airport buildings and other structures, facilities, and their supporting utilities, mechanical systems, and unique airfield electrical systems at the Lynchburg Regional Airport, ensuring the protection of the airport's assets and the safety of its customers and guests. Reports to the Deputy Airport Director.

This is a full-time position with competitive benefits, including VRS retirement, paid time off, and medical, dental, and vision benefits ($26/month employee-only cost). For more information about working for the City and our competitive benefits, please click An acceptable driving record according to is required.

Essential Duties


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES includes the following. Other duties necessary to deliver services to customers and citizens may be assigned.

• Assigns, coordinates, and participates in the work of semi-skilled and/or skilled workers in the repair, maintenance, and construction of buildings, facilities, and other structures, and their supporting utilities, mechanical, and unique electrical systems
• Tests and inspects equipment for proper operation and safety; records or logs results of inspections
• Performs general laboring and custodial tasks
• Develops and maintains a log of maintenance work requests and completion dates and status
• Develops and implements preventive maintenance programs on airport equipment and systems
• Develops and implements equipment and procedural training programs for airport personnel, tenants, and contractors
• Monitors and assists contractors in the repair, service, and installation of equipment
• Performs scheduled airport on-call duty, to include weekends and holidays
• Supervises and participates in snow removal operations on airport runways, taxiways, roadways, and sidewalks, including assisting in the planning for snow removal operations
• Responds to calls for emergency maintenance-related duties
• Helps ensure the safety of the Airport structure, work areas, and employees by enforcing safety procedures

OTHER DUTIES

• Collects data and develops reports of requested information for use by Airport Management, federal, state, and local agencies, and others
• Assists with various airport projects in assigned area
• Reads water meters and forwards reports of data to the administrative office
• Operates FAA and City radios
• Issues/cancels Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) with the FAA; maintains log of NOTAM activity for FAA inspection
• Purchases supplies and materials; develops and maintains a record of maintenance staff purchases including coding tickets and forwarding reports to airport administration
• Monitors fuel supplies for airport equipment

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Other duties to provide direct or indirect services to citizens may be assigned
• When unusual situations occur and/or the City Manager declares a State of Emergency, all City employees may be required to accept special assignments and perform as needed to ensure appropriate service delivery

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Minimum Education and Experience Required


QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or GED with extensive experience in electrical systems operation and maintenance including, considerable supervisory experience. Extensive experience in skilled maintenance repair and maintenance of buildings or related structures including some experience in airport maintenance.

Additional Requirements

• Valid Virginia driver's license and an acceptable driving record according to the
• Must be able to work a rotating on-call schedule.
• Successful completion of all FAA employment requirements, including drug and alcohol screens, police records check, employment background check, etc.
• Must successfully complete IS100 and IS700 National Incident Management (NIMS) training within 90 days of employment. May also be required to complete higher levels of NIMS training as determined appropriate for the position.

The City offers an array of benefits combined with direct salary/wages in order to establish a total compensation package that supports the City's goals of attracting, rewarding, and retaining employees who are both representatives of the community and are also able to deliver exceptional services.

• Employees in full-time positions are eligible for the following benefits:
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS);
    the City's contribution is based on a rate determined bi-annually by the VRS Board and employees pay 5% of base pay (pre-tax) towards their VRS benefit
  • Life insurance at no cost to the employee
  • Optional benefits such as 457 deferred compensation, Roth IRA, flexible spending accounts, etc.
  • Eligibility for parental leave and tuition assistance
  • Paid Time Off
• Employees in hourly and part-time positions may be eligible for benefits depending on the position

Employees of the City of Lynchburg may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for federal student loans

Additional information about City benefits can be found on our and in the
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DMV Release Notice: This position requires a valid driver's license and acceptable driving history. I hereby certify that I have read the DMV Record Release Notice, and give the City permission to obtain my driving record.

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• I do not currently possess a Virginia Driver's License

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Please provide your driver's license number so that your driving record can be obtained.
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(Current Out-of-State applicants and applicants who have had an Out-of-State Drivers License at any time in the last 3 years): I agree to provide, WITHIN 2 WEEKS OF MY APPLICATION, a copy of my driving record from that state where I am currently licensed or have been licensed within the past 3 years. I will contact Human Resources within 2 weeks if I am unable to obtain my out of state driving record in that time. I understand that my application may not be considered for this position until I submit my out of state driving record.You can email this information to View email address on click.appcast.io, or fax to View phone number on click.appcast.io or mail this information to Human Resources, 900 Church Street, Lynchburg VA 24504. Include the name of the position for which you are applying. If you have a driving record less than 30 days old you can upload as an attachment to your application.

• Agree to provide record within 2 weeks of application date
• Do not agree (I understand I will no longer be considered for this position if I disagree.)
• Not applicable (I have not had an Out-of-State Driver's License during the past 3 years.

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