Supervisor, Maintenance Airfield Electric

As infrastructure critical to the region’s growth and prosperity, BNA is a vital asset for Middle Tennessee and serves as a gateway to Music City and beyond. According to a recent State of Tennessee study, in 2019 alone, BNA generated more than $9.9 billion in total economic impact. BNA supported more than 76,000 jobs in the region and produced more than $443 million in state, local and federal taxes. BNA receives no local tax dollars. For more information, visit . Follow us on Facebook: , Twitter:  and Instagram: . Learn more about BNA® Vision, our growth and expansion plan for the airport, at .

  Hiring Process:

• Apply online
• Interview(s)
• Offer
• Ten (10) year background check, including criminal history check, motor vehicle check, pre-employment drug screen and breath alcohol test
• Onboarding

 Benefits:  

• Deferred compensation plans
• Educational Assistance
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability Insurance
• Health Screenings
• Paid Holidays
• Annual/Bereavement/Military Leave

Accepting Applications until filled.

Starting Salary Range $63,795 - $86,797

Job Summary: The Supervisor, Maintenance (Airfield Electric) is responsible for leading a workforce in the maintenance, repair, and improvement of the airfield lighting system and some facility electrical systems. Other responsibilities include planning and scheduling maintenance personnel, determining material needs, recording work performed by team, assigning time and material charges to appropriate account numbers, and ensuring safe work practices.

Essential Job Duties: 

• Leads the diagnosis, maintenance, repair, improvement, and general upkeep of the airfield electrical equipment and some facility electrical equipment; schedules work orders based on safety, security, and time sensitivity.
• Supervises personnel to include participating on interview panels for new hires, training and on-boarding new employees, setting goals, assisting with goal achievement, providing feedback and evaluating performance, approving leave and payroll submissions, and making job assignments.
• Adheres to and stays informed of all relevant FAA documents. Responsible for training staff on same documents.
• Schedules mandatory or essential meetings and classes for team members.
• Participates in FAA FAR Part 139 meetings and annual inspection.
• Adheres to and enforces requirements of MNAA’s policies and procedures.
• Encourages team to participate in work programs related to inspection, coordination, and quality improvement.
• Ensures personnel utilizes Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and follows proper safety requirements.
• Orders and receives material for the department; maintains spare parts, tool inventory, and airfield electrical schematics/technical manuals.
• Operates within the constraints of an approved budget; records work performed by team and assigns time and material charges to appropriate account numbers.
• Requests and receives quotes; assists with ordering equipment.
• Supports Engineering projects with involvement in design meetings, project progress meetings, and equipment installation in construction projects.
• Plans and schedules maintenance personnel and materials required to support maintenance activities.
• Supports airport snow operations to include extended stay at airport during events.
• Maintains AOA driving permit and trains new employees to drive on the ramp and AOA.
• Follows all safety regulations.
• Maintains regular, overtime, and on-call attendance.
• Supports MNAA’s commitment to its culture and values, including Respect, Integrity, Service and Excellence (RISE).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics: 

• Supervision of Personnel: Skill in supervising and managing others, including planning work, providing direction, motivating workers, and identifying the best workers for the job, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints, and problem solving.
• Managing Workload: Skill in organizing and prioritizing work, handling multiple responsibilities, and meeting deadlines.
• Computer Systems: Knowledge of computer systems, technology, software, and applications such as Microsoft Office.
• Teamwork: Skill in working with others as a team while taking responsibility for outcomes.
• Relationship Building: Skill in establishing and maintaining effective and professional working relationships with others.
• Problem Solving: Skill in identifying problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Reporting: Skill in preparing and producing timely and accurate oral and written reports.
• Budgeting: Skill in helping develop and manage budgets.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates professional behavior and appearance in all situations.
• Independence: Develops one's own ways of doing things, guides oneself with little or no supervision, makes independent decisions, and depends on oneself to get things done.
• Safety and Security: Knowledge of equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote safety and security.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge.

Qualifications: 

Required: 

• Associate's Degree, Postsecondary apprenticeship, or related training. 
• Journeyman certification. 
• 3-5 years related experience. 
• Valid CLASS D Driver's License

Preferred:

• Airport Certified Employee (ACE) / Airfield Lighting Certification.