Opportunities - Columbus Airport Commission

Opportunities

The Columbus Airport Commission publicly displays its Employment Opportunities regularly with the Columbus Airport and with our Fixed Based Operator (FBO) Flightways Columbus. Simply click the Available Position link below for additional information.

Human Resources Manager

Location: 3250 W. Britt David Rd. Columbus, GA 31909

Department: Administration-Human Resources

Position Title: Human Resources Manager

Status: Full-time (exempt)

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM

Salary Range: $55,000-$62,000

Human Resources Manager’s Job Responsibilities:

The Human Resources Manager serves as a culture advocate for the organization, acquires and develops talent, directs performance management and ensures regulatory compliance. The Human Resources Manager will also perform the following job duties:

Job Duties:

  1. Maintains a positive, value- based work environment.
  2. Researches and develops programs and events to incentivize performance as well as enhance employee productivity, morale, engagement, and job satisfaction.
  3. Optimizes people-centered activities such as hiring, training, professional development, and performance management to ensure these efforts support the company’s growth and bottom line.
  4. Manages and develops the existing employee rewards program and employee portal.
  5. Provides development programs to help staff and managers accomplish their goals.
  6. Researches, designs, and implements development programs to enhance employee productivity, retention, and job satisfaction; as well as drive business and enhance the customer experience.
  7. Partners with employees to identify performance gaps; create development plans; increase the percentage of employees who accomplish their development targets annually.
  8. Establishes career pathing and succession planning as part of long-range talent management process.
  9. Ensures performance management processes are designed and executed to align and maximize individual performance with the goals of the organization.
  10. Serves as a liaison between the Columbus Consolidated Government and the Columbus Airport Commission while utilizing the existing HR Management System to onboard, submit biweekly payroll, and manage employee benefits.
  11. Recruits and retains a diverse workforce to meet the needs of the organization.
  12. Decreases percentage of open positions within targeted deadlines.
  13. Identifies strategies and tactics to recruit qualified employees and increase retention.
  14. Ensures a welcoming, streamlined and coordinated onboarding experience.
  15. Prepares employee separation notices and related documentation, and conducts exit interviews to determine reasons behind separation.
  16. Maintains the work structure by updating job requirements and job descriptions for all positions.
  17. Ensures all Human Resource related policies and procedures are followed and advises management in appropriate resolution of employee relation issues.
  18. Responds to employee inquiries regarding HR policies and procedures.
  19. Responsible for identifying legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions and ensures policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance.
  20. Studies legislation, arbitration decisions, etc. to assess industry trends.
  21. Regularly reviewed and amends Employee Handbook
  22. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
  23. Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Human Resource Manager’s Skills, Knowledge, and Experience Include:

 

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong supervisory and leadership skills
  • Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
  • Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organizations HR Management Systems
  • Capability to maintain a high level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.
  • Solid experience using PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Access and other Microsoft programs.

 

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. A minimum of three years of HR experience and at least three years of leadership experience required.

 

Professional Licenses or Certifications:

SHRM or PHR certification preferred, but not required

Travel Required:

Minimal travel is required. Typically attend human resources or airport related conferences or training.

The Columbus Airport is a drug free work environment. Prior to a final offer of employment, the selected individual will be required to undergo a comprehensive background check and drug screening.

Airfield Operations Technician

Facilities Technician

 Department: Airport Maintenance 

Job Description: Facilities Maintenance Technician I 

Salary: $13.00-$15.00 per hour Non-exempt 

Minimum Qualifications: 

Versatile and experienced Maintenance Technician with at least 3 (three) years’ experience performing a variety of Maintenance duties under direct supervision. High School Diploma or GED. Some college or trade school preferred. Willingness to obtain a Journeyman skill level in at least one of the following trades, and high level of proficiency in all listed trades within 3 years of hire: HVAC, Plumbing, Residential and Light Industrial Electrician, Carpentry, Roofing and roof repair. Strong mechanical aptitude and demonstrated ability to diagnose, troubleshoot and repair a variety of facilities related issues. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

All Minimum qualifications plus 1-year experience as Facilities Technician, Industrial Maintenance Technician, Apartment/Hotel Maintenance Technician, or any combination of the above. 

Primary Duties: 

  • Performs a variety of building repairs such as ceiling and floor tile, doors, locks, windows, roofs, and hangar components. 
  • Will respond to work orders, assess, and repair all facilities of the Columbus Airport Terminal, Tenant Buildings, and Hangars. 
  • Performs a variety of electrical repairs such as replacing or repairing broken switches, fixtures, outlets, bulbs, ballasts, relays, and power breakers. 
  • Installs, maintains, and repairs a variety of plumbing fixtures including faucets, sinks, toilets, urinals, valves, water supply lines, and drains. 
  • Inspects, maintains, and assists in repairing, servicing, and installing heating, air conditioning, and other mechanical equipment including pumps and motors. Performs preventative and scheduled maintenance of HVAC and boiler equipment, including lubrication, belt and filter changes, and coil cleaning. 
  • Paints a variety of indoor and outdoor surfaces, fixtures, and furniture; prepares surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding and scraping. Uses a variety of equipment including brushes, rollers, electric and pneumatic sprayers. 
  • Repairs and installs drywall, paneling, wall covering. Tapes, spackles, sands, and prepares drywall surfaces for painting. 
  • Builds and assembles a variety of furniture, desks, shelves, and office furniture. 

Additional Duties: 

  • May act as an escort supervising and/or escorting contractors, vendors, or temporary community service volunteers under the direct or indirect supervision of the Airport Maintenance Supervisor or Airport Maintenance Manager. 
  • May be called upon to assist other team members within the maintenance department or assist other Airport employees during critical staffing or emergencies. 
  • Will be included in the on-call schedule for essential personnel. 
  • Attend quarterly GA Meetings 
  • Other duties as assigned. 

Skills Qualifications 

  • High School Diploma or GED. 
  • One year of related experience or any combination of education, training and experience which provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. 
  • Will be required to work on roofs, catwalks, and genie lift buckets to perform repairs. 
  • Must have no issues working with heights. 
  • Must be comfortable working in confined spaces. 
  • Will work in extreme and inclement weather when necessary. 
  • Must be able to climb stairs and ladders, lift at least 50 pounds, and have the ability to squat, bent, stoop, reach, push and pull. 

Hospitality Team Member

Hospitality Team Member

 

 DEPARTMENT: HOSPITALITY 

POSITION: Hospitality Team Member (Full-time) 

Status: Full-Time (non-exempt) 

Work Schedule: Typically, Monday – Friday; including some weekends and holidays 

Hourly rate: $10.10 to $12.00 per hour Non-Exempt 

This is an essential position to Columbus Airport. 

Reports To: Hospitality Supervisor 

JOB SUMMARY 

The Hospitality Team Member position will be responsible for the cleanliness of the Columbus Airport’s facilities by maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of airport terminal and common areas including stairways, supply rooms, housekeeping office, administration offices, furnishings, and rest rooms as well as building entrances, parking lots and exterior walkways. The Hospitality schedule is full time, including weekends and holidays. 

Hospitality Team Members work under a firm schedule determined by the commercial airline flight schedule (subject to change) and will be assigned duties by the Hospitality Supervisor. Hospitality Team Members are required to work as part of a team or with no direction for early morning and late evening schedules. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • • Daily sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors in terminal to include gate, Admin, FAA, etc. 
  • • Clean restrooms and lavatories including sinks, toilets, urinals, and showers. 
  • • Launder and store cleaning towels and cloths. 
  • • Dust and clean furniture, desks and office furniture. 
  • • Clean escalator rails, sweep elevators and wipe down buttons. 
  • • Clean and wash windows, mirrors, and other glass. 
  • • Re-stock hand sanitizer, soap, paper products and sanitary products in restrooms. 
  • • Empty and clean garbage containers in the terminal and pay parking lots. 
  • • Sweep and/or remove litter and debris from sidewalks, public areas and parking lots. 
  • • Disinfect water fountains, sinks, and all stainless steel. 
  • • Will work with chemicals, solvents, corrosives, and abrasives. 
  • • Will be exposed to dust, dirt, and fumes. 
  • • Will be occasionally exposed to severe or inclement weather. 
  • • Clean and stock indoor and outdoor pet relief areas. 
  • • Clean administration breakroom to include, refrigerator, microwave, counters, floors, etc. 

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS 

High School Diploma or GED. Certification in one or more trades. At least one year of related experience in performance of industrial, institutional, or hotel housekeeping duties. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, & ABILITIES: 

  • • Attention to detail and skilled organization 
  • • Knowledge of cleaning equipment, chemicals, and procedures. 
  • • Ability to understand and carry out verbal & written instructions. 
  • • Ability to work weekends, holidays, mornings, and nights. 
  • • Ability to perform light physical tasks, exerting up to 30 lbs. 
  • • Ability to perform such activities as grasping, lifting, reaching, crouching, walking, sitting, and carry repetitively and for extended periods of time. 

Physical Demands 

Work requires continuous moderate with some strenuous physical exertion including standing, climbing, crawling, and regular lifting. Must be able to climb stairs and/or ladders, lift at least 25 pounds, and have the ability to squat, bend, stoop, reach, push and pull. 

Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. All requirements are subject to modification to accommodate individuals with a disability. 

Hospitality Team Member_

Beverage Cart Attendant

 POSITION: Beverage Cart Attendant 

Status: Part-time (non-exempt) 

Work Schedule: Typically, Monday – Friday; including some weekends and holidays 

Hourly rate: $9.00 – $13.00 per hour Non-Exempt 

This is an essential position to Columbus Airport. 

Reports To: Hospitality Supervisor 

 JOB SUMMARY 

The Beverage Cart Attendant position will be responsible for providing prepackaged food and beverages to passengers, vendors, tenants and employees during their visit to the terminal/airport. Provides customers with professional, prompt and friendly service throughout their visit providing a positive first impression of their hometown airport. Attendants are required to clock in on time during scheduled shift, be in clean, neat uniform, and wear visible badge at all times. Hair past collar length must be restrained and no gum chewing. Responsible for assisting with vending machine inventory by ensuring that the supply is sufficient and reporting deficiencies to the Hospitality Supervisor. 

The attendant will be responsible for the cleanliness of Columbus Airport’s Propeller’s Sky Bar cart and concessions area by maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of common areas including collecting trash, wiping down tables and chairs, sweeping and mopping. The hospitality schedule is part time, including some weekends and holidays. 

Beverage Cart Attendant works under a firm schedule determined by the commercial airline flight schedule and will be assigned duties by the Hospitality Supervisor. Beverage Cart Attendants are required to work as part of a team or with no direction for afternoon and evening schedules. 

 

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Perform daily opening and/or closing inventory. Inventory sheets must be dated, signed and turned in with closing paperwork. 
  • Must check with Hospitality Supervisor before leaving the property. 
  • Maintain an inventory sheet that reflects daily sales. 
  • Check expiration dates on food and beverage products in beverage cart storeroom. 
  • Rotate and organize products and inform Supervisor to order new product when necessary. 
  • Confirm cart is fully operational and functioning properly before starting service. 
  • Keep beverage cart, tables, chairs and common areas clean at all times. 
  • Serve alcoholic beverages in accordance with Georgia Law. 
  • Keep beer coolers and snack clips clean, organized and full. 
  • Must be available to work on major holidays. 
  • Must attend hospitality meetings and any training classes 
  • Follow all Safety guidelines.
  • Set up and/or breakdown beverage cart if opening or closing.

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS 

High School Diploma or GED. Certification in one or more trades. At least one year of related experience in performance in concessions. Must be eligible to receive an ABC card to serve alcohol. Must be over 21. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, & ABILITIES: 

  • Attention to detail and organization. 
  • Ability to understand and carry out verbal & written instructions. 
  • Ability to work weekends, holidays, afternoons and nights. 
  • Ability to perform light physical tasks, exerting up to 10 lbs. 
  • Ability to count cash drawers and count inventory items. 
  • Ability to perform such activities as grasping, lifting, reaching, walking, carrying and standing for long periods of time. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

Work requires continuous and moderate physical exertion including standing and regular lifting. Must be able to lift at least 10 pounds and have the ability to bend, reach and pull. 

Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. All requirements are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability. 

Applicant must satisfy a criminal background check, drug screen and have a valid I.D. 

 

Beverage Cart Attendant

Questions?

Amber Clark Interim HR Manager

T: (706) 324-2449

F: (706) 324-1016

Questions: aclark@flycolumbusga.com