Airport Operations Municipal Management Trainee (Municipal Management Trainee)

Full-time position available with the Aviation Department, Airport Operations Division, located at 1 Kansas City Blvd.
Starting Salary: $22.52/hr
Normal Work Days/Hours: Four 10-hour shifts/week with shifts rotating monthly and availability during emergencies or inclement weather.
Application Deadline Date: October 21, 2025


Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Patrols airfield runways, taxiways, and aprons to ensure compliance.
• Inspects for hazards like malfunctioning lights, non-compliant pavement markings, foreign object debris (FOD), broken pavement, and fuel or oil spills, as well as ice or snow on the airfield. Prepares self-inspection reports and generate work requests.
• Monitors the airfield for wildlife, employing harassment techniques to disperse potential threats, and safely remove any deceased wildlife from the movement areas.
• Conducts thorough perimeter inspections to confirm that the fence lines and posts are secure, supporting our airport security program.
• Inspects fuel farms, fueling equipment, and operations to ensure adherence to standards.
• Staffs the snow desk during winter weather events, support the snow and ice control plan, and issue NOTAMs as needed.
• Explains airport rules and regulations to pilots, tenants, and employees, and issue AOA violations when necessary.
• Conducts Security Identification Display Area (SIDA), Movement and Non-Movement training, and Movement area practical exams.
• Performs inspections of terminal and landside areas. Respond to incidents while monitoring traffic and liability issues.
• Executes additional tasks assigned by Aviation Managers or Airport Operations Agents on duty.

Qualifications

REQUIRES an accredited Bachelor's degree.


Other Information

Why You'll Love Working with Us - Core Employee Benefits

Comprehensive Health Coverage
Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans with multiple options and low employee contributions.

Generous Paid Time Off
Enjoy vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays-with accruals that grow the longer you're with us.

Secure Retirement Planning
City-funded pension plan plus an optional 457 savings plan to help you build long-term financial security.

Support for Life's Big Moments
Paid parental and bereavement leave to help you navigate major life events with peace of mind.

Tuition Assistance
Get reimbursed for eligible education expenses-invest in your future while you work.

Income Protection
Short- and long-term disability coverage options to safeguard your earnings.

Life Insurance Provided
City-paid life insurance with the option to add more coverage for extra peace of mind.

Community Volunteer Leave
Take up to 8 hours annually to give back to causes you care about.

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URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.
Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to accommodations@kcmo.org .

If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code • 4211).

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