The Allegheny County Airport Authority [ACAA] invites you aboard our mission to create meaningful travel experiences in the aviation industry. As Pittsburgh’s gateway to the world, both Pittsburgh International Airport and Allegheny County Airport serve as beacons of change and connectivity for our region. As a member of our crew, you will directly serve, inspire, and advance our community in significant ways that impact the daily lives of others and the future of our organization. Whether you have a passion for travel, an appreciation for aeronautics and aviation, or an unparalleled love for the city of Pittsburgh, ACAA provides the opportunity for the next chapter of your career to take flight. 

Our culture is one that emphasizes high performance, innovation, and learning. We know that those things only happen when everyone who works in an organization is properly empowered, equipped, and enabled in their roles to make an impact. At ACAA success is a shared responsibility, and we look forward to supporting and developing the unique strengths you could bring to our team.

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Manager, General Aviation Operations, this position is responsible for supervising personnel and overseeing daily maintenance activities to ensure the safe and efficient functioning of all airfield and airport areas within the Allegheny County Airport (AGC) complex, associated airport facilities, and related equipment. Here is how the Maintenance Supervisor - AGC will help:  

• Supervise, plan, assign and coordinate maintenance work done by Field and Facilities Maintenance Trades personnel and on-site maintenance contractors.
• Supervise the maintenance of main complex, facilities, grounds, airfield and equipment.
• Respond to all emergency calls from other departments, tenants, vendors, etc.
• Generate work orders to appropriate trades for emergency and routine maintenance.
• Review contractor’s invoices to assure compliance with contracts.
• Meets with tenants, other ACAA departments, and vendors to review AGC activities. 
• Participate in toolbox talks and weekly safety meetings and is involved in all other aspects pertaining to safety.
• Develop and conduct maintenance and safety-related training classes, as assigned.
• Develops preventative maintenance programs on all assets and equipment. 
• Conduct daily inspections of maintenance work/job sites to ensure compliance with organizational and departmental safety initiatives.
• Prepare clean, concise and comprehensive documents and reports.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned or required

The successful candidate for the role of Maintenance Supervisor - AGC will demonstrate the following key competencies needed in our culture:

• Communication - Proactively conveys a clear, convincing, and timely message; Communicates effectively using two-way communication through strong verbal, written, and listening skills
• Strategic Thinking - Thinks “big picture”; Forward thinking and adept at seeing future outcomes and results; Commits to a course of action to accomplish individual, team and organizational goals
• Team Builder - Recognizes the value of teamwork and being an effective contributor to the team that drives desired results
• Customer Centricity - Aware of customer needs and the prioritization of our customers both internal and external; Makes decisions with customer in mind; Builds strong customer relationships

Qualifications

Requirements to apply for role of Maintenance Supervisor - AGC are:

• High School Diploma or GED;
• Five (5) years maintenance supervisory experience in a union environment.
• Must have the ability to obtain airfield driving privileges within 60 days of employment and  maintain throughout employment.
• Possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid driver’s license. Note: License must be maintained throughout employment.

We also expect that candidates will demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities in most cases:  

• Working knowledge of FAA FAR Parts 139 and 77
• Considerable knowledge in the practices, methods, tools and materials of the trades.
• Extensive ability to lead and work effectively with union employees.
• Extensive ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders, tenants, contractors and     employees.
• Knowledge in occupational hazards and techniques of safety precautions and injury prevention programs.
• Extensive ability to lead and work effectively with non-union and union employees.
• Considerable ability to work effectively with union employees and the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of union contracts and disciplinary procedures.
• Knowledge of the Airports&39; layout and infrastructure.
• Knowledge of Airport plans and procedures such as Winter Operations, Emergency Procedures and Operations.
• Knowledge of Microsoft programs (i.e., Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to keep composure during stressful working conditions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear; occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.  Must be able to understand and speak English clearly.  Must be able to drive at night.

CONDITIONS

Exposure to general office noise as well as sounds associated with equipment and radio alarms. Exposure to lights, noise, Aviation fuels and chemicals associated with aircraft, heavy equipment, snow and ice control. Works both inside and outside regardless of weather conditions. Regularly works near moving mechanical parts as well as aircraft. This position is assigned rotating shifts based on a 24-hour, 7 days a week work schedule, including holidays and may at times be the only management staff on the premises. Operations supervisors are subject to remain on duty beyond the scheduled shift and/or are required to report to work as needed for operational necessity. This position may be assigned on-call status on an intermittent or regularly scheduled basis.

Don’t meet every requirement?

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs if they don’t meet every single qualification. As a Smarter Airport, we recognize that talent is not always related job history and skills come from valuable experiences that aren’t always shown on a resume. If you are excited to make a positive change for our region, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for our organization, whether it be this role or another.

Caring For Our Crew

At ACAA, we’ve got you covered. That applies to how we equip, empower, and enable our people to do their jobs. It also applies to our benefits, which are broader and more valuable than what many other employers offer:

• We offer two plan options for healthcare coverage from high-quality insurance carriers, as well as an ACAA-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) that will help offset the cost of many medical expenses.
  • ACAA employees pay almost $1,200 less per year in healthcare payroll contributions than the average employee in other companies, according to market surveys.
  • When HRA funding is included, the health-plan deductibles paid by ACAA employees are about $1,200 lower on average than the costs paid by employees of other companies.
  • ACAA does not require that employees meet a separate deductible for pharmacy expenses before prescription-drug coverage kicks in.
• ACAA’s dental plans (included with healthcare coverage) offer an option covering children’s orthodontia.
• Employees also can take advantage of a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to help pay for health care and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis.
• All eligible full-time ACAA employees participate in the Allegheny County Employees Pension Plan, a defined-benefit plan that vests after 10 years of service.
• Employees also may participate in a Deferred Compensation Plan, which allows them to contribute part of their pay on a pre-tax basis into long-term retirement investments.
• A robust Employee Assistance Program (including access to free counselling sessions, financial guidance, and care coordination), life insurance options, a wellness program, and eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program round out ACAA’s exemplary benefits. 

About Allegheny County Airport Authority

Allegheny County Airport Authority, which manages Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Allegheny County Airport (AGC), is committed to transforming Pittsburgh’s airports to reflect and serve the community, inspire the industry, and advance the region’s role as a world leader. 

Pittsburgh International Airport serves nearly 10 million passengers annually on 17 carriers and was named by Fast Company magazine as One of the Most Innovative Companies in the World as well as a finalist in its World Changing Ideas awards, both in 2020. PIT’s first-of-its-kind microgrid – which completely powers the airport campus through natural gas and solar energy – has won numerous awards for resiliency and sustainability. 

PIT is in the midst of an ambitious terminal modernization that will make the passenger experience more efficient and deliver real opportunity for the region. The $1.4 billion new terminal program will construct a smarter, greener airport, inspired by the best of our region. The updated terminal lands in 2025 and will be the first airport terminal in the U.S. to be built from the ground-up post-pandemic, designed and constructed with the highest public health standards in mind.

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