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The Roanoke Regional Airport Commission operates the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport, the largest airport in Western Virginia. The Commission hires individuals for Public Safety, Grounds and Building Maintenance, Custodial, Airport Operations, and Administrative positions. The Commission only accepts applications for vacant positions. When a position is available, the employment opportunity is listed on this website as well as with the Virginia Employment Commission. The Commission does not hire for the airlines or other vendors located at the Airport.

Current employment opportunities are listed below. Applications are available online and accepted for posted vacancies only. 

Please click here for the Roanoke Regional Airport Commission's Affirmative Action Policy Statements.

 

Current Opportunities 

Airport Maintenance Technician I

This position performs a wide variety of unskilled and semi-skilled work  related to the day-to-day operations, safety,  and maintenance of Commission owned grounds and paved areas.

For a complete job description and to apply, visit the following link:

https://www.applicantpro.com/openings/flyroa/jobs/3446401-497304

Director of Technology and Innovation

Sets the strategic direction and functional management of all aspects of technology operations, systems and programs. Manages all aspects of technology including systems, infrastructure, telecommunications, and cybersecurity. Assists in determining appropriate acquisition and management of hardware and software resources. Reviews and determines plans and implementation of related technological improvements and maintenance. Consults with Airport departmental leadership to understand and achieve strategic business objectives; recommends technology-based solutions to enhance operations and business effectiveness and efficiency. Ensures alignment of technology initiatives with approved standards, developing and managing budgets, procurement, and adhering to technology governance. Performs a variety of administrative duties, assists with capital improvement planning, and sets and administers technology policy guidance.

For a complete job description and to apply, visit the following link:

https://www.applicantpro.com/openings/flyroa/jobs/3445048-497304

Airport Operations Officer 

Under general supervision of the Operations Manager and/or Operations Supervisor, monitors airfield, airport facilities, and personnel to ensure compliance with FAA, TSA, and Commission regulations and leases. 

For a complete job description and to apply, visit the following link:

https://www.applicantpro.com/openings/flyroa/jobs/3446373-497304

 

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Roanoke Regional Airport Commission is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by statute. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship including, hiring, transfers, promotions, training, terminations, working conditions, compensation, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment. The Commission complies with federal, state and local equal employment opportunity laws and strives to keep the workplace free from all forms of unlawful discrimination

 

Benefits of Employment

The Commission's goal is to provide all its employees with a safe, healthy, positive workplace. The Commission has designed a broad, lucrative benefits package for its employees. Following is a list of some of the benefits employees of the Commission can choose:

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Continuation of Coverage after employment ("COBRA")
  • Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Employer Sponsored Pension Plan
  • Employer Provided Life Insurance for the employee, with
    an option to purchase additional life
    insurance for the employee and his/her spouse and/or
    children
  • 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan)
  • Paid Leave and Extended Illness Leave Program
  • 12 Paid Holidays per year
  • Workers' Compensation Program
  • Wellness Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program

Additionally, the Commission continues to investigate and research new benefits it can offer to enhance this benefits package.

Other Opportunities Not Available Through the Commission: 

For employment opportunities with an airport restaurant, please contact Tailwind Concessions, managers of the airport's food and beverage facilities.

For employment opportunities with the airport gift shop, please contact Hudson News and Gifts.

For employment opportunities with airlines serving Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport, please visit the airline's websites directly.