Assistant Chief Airport Operations Supervisor

Assistant Chief Airport Operations Supervisor, V16

Chicago Department of Aviation

Airfield Operations Division

Number of Positions: 1

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $93,468.00*

*NOTE:  This title is on a step schedule and the salary range for grade V-16 schedule is $93,468.00 - $157,296.00.

New hires will start at the first step of $88,104.00 annually.  The starting salary is non-negotiable.

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on June 9, 2026.

This position is open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City’s collective bargaining agreement with LABORERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA LOCAL 1001 (BARGAINING UNIT 54).  Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.

Under general supervision, the class functions as a duty supervisor on an assigned shift, supervising airport operations staff responsible for inspecting airfield facilities (e.g., runways, taxiways, ramps, surface lighting) for irregularities, safety hazards, and general physical condition, and responding to incidents affecting airfield and terminal operations, and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

·       Coordinates and supervises inspection of airfields, issuance and cancellation of Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) on airfield status and receiving and relaying of airfield maintenance requests.

·       Assigns, supervises and monitors the work activities of airport operations staff.

·       Oversee and participates in the inspection of airfield facilities (e.g., runways, taxiways, ramps) in compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations.

·       Coordinates airfield repair and maintenance activities to ensure minimal disruptions to airfield traffic.

·       Orders runway closings and openings and initiates corrective measures in response to irregularities found during inspections to ensure proper maintenance of airfield facilities.

·       Notifies departmental management of atypical airfield situations requiring their attention.

·       Implements initial and recurrent training programs for airport operations staff.

·       Determines maintenance priorities (e.g., snow removal, grass cutting) in accordance with FAA regulations and departmental standards.

·       Ensures the timely and accurate maintenance of records concerning airfield activities (e.g., service requests, snow removal operations) and prepares related reports.

·       Responds to inquiries regarding the status of airfield facilities and maintenance issues.

·       During emergency situations, provides airfield access assistance to municipal and federal agencies, as required.

Additional duties may be required for this position

Location:             Chicago Midway International Airport

Days:                   Monday - Friday

Hours:                 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training, and Experience

·       Six (6) years of airfield operations work experience, of which one (1) year is in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position, OR

·       Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate’s degree in Business Administration, Aviation Management, or a directly related field, plus four (4) years of airfield operations work experience, of which one (1) year is in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position, OR

·       Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Aviation Management, or a directly related field, plus two (2) years of airfield operations experience, of which one (1) year is in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position, OR

·       Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree or higher in Business Administration, Aviation Management, or a directly related field, plus one (1) year of airfield operations experience, of which one (1) year is in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position

NOTE: Must be flexible to early and/or late meetings and occasional weekends.

NOTE: This is a 24/7 on-call operation, based on operational needs.

NOTE: Must be flexible to travel to Both Airports, based on operational needs.

NOTE: This position requires a valid license at the time of hire.

NOTE: The candidates selected for hire must pass an airport background check and a Security Threat

Assessment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

·       Some lifting (up to 25 pounds)

·       Ability to staircases, ladders, and/or step stools

·       Ability to operate automotive vehicles and associated equipment

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.

For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at:

https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html

For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at:

https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf

APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted.  The Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date.  Staff will follow all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075.  The ordinances provide a preference for applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders.  For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates.  To learn more about our hiring practices click here.  

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

   Here is the link to the City of Chicago website:

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Assistant Chief Airport Operations Supervisor (O’Hare)

$93,468.00

Job #418913

05/26/26 - 06/09/26

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