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City of Portland - Airport Maintenance Manager

Aviation & Transportation Department Portland International Jetport

$1,500 Sign-on Bonus and up to $2500 Relocation Assistance available to qualified external candidates!

The Portland International Jetport (PWM) is owned and operated by the City of Portland, Maine. The largest in the state, PWM is a small hub airport serviced by nine air carriers. In 2025, the Jetport set an all-time record with 1.25 million passenger enplanements. Learn more about PWM by visiting our website: www.portlandjetport.org. Considering Maine as your next adventure? With a mixture of creative culture and outdoor adventures, Maine is sophisticated, yet remains genuine and unpretentious, a place where grey flannel and plaid flannel coexist companionably. Underlying the latest tech, fashion, and culinary scene is a deep sense of community. We invite you to experience the character of a region that blends the present with a very special past. Lighthouses, lobsters, and surf crashing on the rocky shore - these are the enduring images that come to mind when people think of the classic Maine seacoast. Here, in greater Portland, you'll absolutely experience the quintessential Maine coast, as well as an urban sophistication that's creating quite a stir. TripAdvisor has named Portland one of its Top 10 Destinations, based on feedback and interest shown by their well-traveled community.

The Portland International Jetport is on the lookout for an Airport Maintenance Manager who is driven, dynamic, and ready to lead a talented team. As PWM's Maintenance Manager, you'll supervise a high-performing crew including two Maintenance Supervisors, two Airfield Electricians, and 14 skilled maintenance workers. This key leadership role reports directly to the Deputy Director of Operations and Maintenance, offering you a chance to make a lasting impact at one of the most forward-thinking airports in the region. We're seeking a visionary leader who is innovative, strategic, and passionate about driving continuous improvement. If you thrive on developing people, solving challenges, and improving processes, we want to hear from you! Your expertise in snow removal, airport maintenance, and construction, combined with your natural leadership, will help you lead our dedicated team to success. Strong communication, problem-solving skills, and adaptability are key to ensuring a positive, efficient, and safe work environment.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity:

• Make a Difference: Drive innovation, optimize processes, and build a strong team culture
  
• Core Values: Be part of a team that champions Safety, Service, Teamwork, and Trust.
  
• Grow with Us: Leverage your background to shape the future of our airport and impact thousands of travelers.

What We're Looking For:

• A strong leader with proven skills in coaching, mentoring, and team development.
  
• Experience in airport snow removal, maintenance, and construction.
  
• Proactive, forward-thinking problem solver who embraces change and fosters a positive work culture.
  
• Strong organizational and time management skills to handle the fast-paced, ever-changing airport environment.
  
• TSA Criminal Background clearance (TSR Part 1542) to obtain an airport security badge is required.

Join us in reinforcing our commitment to excellence, safety, and service!

Applications accepted until August 21, 2026.
Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check.

Salary & Benefits:

This is a non union position, Grade C45, with a starting pay range of $89,054/year - $111,163/year, based on relevant years of experience.

For more information about compensation with the City of Portland, please refer to the City's policies and pay plan.

The City of Portland prides itself on its outstanding benefits and collegial and mission-driven work environment.
City benefits include:

• Free employee health insurance with the completion of City wellness program.
  
• Thirteen paid holidays
  
• Sick, vacation, and personal leave
  
• Life, dental, vision and income protection insurances
  
• Choice of retirement plans, including a pension plan
  
• Use of City recreation facilities
  
• Fitness Reimbursement
  
• Discount on professional development programs through USM and Thomas College

If you have any questions or need assistance with the application, please email Human Resources at jobs@portlandmaine.gov or call 207-874-8624.

The City of Portland believes that to do our best work, our employees need to reflect the diverse, vibrant community we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation, please call 207-874-8624 or email hrinfo@portlandmaine.gov.

To apply, visit https://selfservice.portlandmaine.gov/ess/EmploymentOpportunities/JobDetail.aspx?req=285&sreq=7&form=5000&desc=AIRPORT%20MAINTENANCE%20MANAGER