About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The salary range for this position is $38-$44/hour. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but is not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service

• 457B Retirement Plan

• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year

• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

Location & Schedule:

This position will report to the airfield at Denver International Airport. The shifts will consists of 4 -10 hour days (Sunday-Wednesday, OR Wednesday-Saturday). Candidates should have flexibility to work either a day, swing, or night shift.

Who We Are & What You'll Do:

Denver International Airport (DEN) is the third-busiest airport in the United States and one of the top ten busiest airports in the world, connecting our community globally through flight and business. DEN is the primary economic engine for the state of Colorado, generating more than $36.4 billion for the region annually and employing nearly 37,000 people. At DEN, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We celebrate individuality and uplift all races, ethnicities, gender identities, national origins, ages, abilities, religion, and LGBTQIA+ communities. We know that our diversity makes us stronger, and we strive to keep diversity, equity and inclusion at the center of all that we do.  

The Airside Operations team at Denver International Airport (DEN) has an opening for an Airport Operations Officer (AOO) otherwise known as an Assistant Airport Operations Manager (AAOM). This position will work with a team of other AAOM's and the Airport Operations Supervisor (AOS)/Airport Operations Manager (AOM) to manage the day-to-day operations at Denver International Airport to ensure the safety and security of the traveling public and airport employees.  In this position you will work on the airfield to monitor compliance of airport/ federal regulations. You will also assist with other activities, such as TSAR 1542 compliance, emergency management and snow removal operations. In this position you will have the opportunity to learn all about airfield management and airport operations, with additional responsibilities and potential growth.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Assist the Airport Operations Supervisor in managing, coordinating, and resolving emergencies, security issues, environmental events, and other unusual conditions impacting operations.

• Serve as a co-responder under 34 U.S.C. & 10705 during fire, medical, hazardous material, and other emergencies, working closely with Denver Police, Fire, EMS, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and other agencies.

• Respond to aircraft incidents, hazardous spills, structural fires, severe weather, security threats, and mental health crises affecting the traveling public.

• Support the Incident Commander during airport emergencies such as aircraft alerts, snow operations, IROPS, and security breaches; may assume Incident Commander responsibilities as delegated.

• Inspects runway, taxiway, and ramp areas for changing surface conditions and advises the AOM on those conditions and other events affecting airport operations.  Coordinates the issuance of Notices to Airmen (NOTAM) as directed

• Creates work orders within the airport work order system to address regulatory compliance with airfield maintenance and repair needs.  Monitors and assesses the completeness of work by others to ensure it conforms with acceptable 14 CFR Part 139 standards and requests corrective action if necessary

• Assists in the coordination and execution of snow removal activities on all runways, movement and non-movement area taxiways, deice pads, concourse gate areas, aircraft rescue and response roads, emergency response gates, and all airfield vehicle service roads.