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.
Current Opportunities
Facilities and Grounds Manager
This position, in coordination with the Director of Operations and Maintenance, is primarily responsible for ensuring the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport is in compliance with Part 139 Certification requirements and is inspection ready at all times. This position oversees the maintenance and appearance of the airport terminal building, airport facilities and support systems; additional responsibilities include training, scheduling and supervising maintenance employees in facilities and grounds divisions, requisitioning necessary materials/supplies and equipment, preparing work specifications for and overseeing work of outside contractors; evaluates new equipment and maintenance procedures to keep the airport current on best practices and operating at peak efficiency.
To apply: https://www.applicantpro.com/openings/flyroa/jobs/3728344-401491
Facilities Supervisor
This position is primarily responsible for supervising, leading, coordinating and directing staff to ensure projects are completed efficiently and on-time. Manages daily activities and oversee safety protocols, necessary for the routine and non-routine skilled maintenance, repair and restoration of airport facilities and equipment, including the terminal and other airport buildings and their supporting utility and mechanical systems including airfield lighting systems, security access system, airfield gates and passenger loading bridges, plumbing, painting, carpentry masonry and other building maintenance tasks; monitors assigned tasks of other employees and conducts training as needed; performs snow removal duties, as directed.
To apply: https://www.applicantpro.com/openings/flyroa/jobs/3730868-401457
Business Analyst
Under the general direction of the Chief of Staff, performs business analytics for Roanoke Regional Airport Commissions’ business functions, supports strategic initiatives, enhances operations, and optimizes and drives revenue growth for the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA). Working collaboratively with stakeholders, analyzes and provides statistical performance data, assists with development and monitoring of the Airport's revenue and expense budgets, coordinates and participates in special projects, and delivers actionable insights to enhance Commission decision-making.
To apply: https://www.applicantpro.com/openings/flyroa/jobs/3732725-401457
Access and ID Manager
This position is primarily responsible for supervising the Access and ID Office, ensuring compliance with Federal and Commission regulations, policies, and practices pertaining to the issuance of security identification media and employee parking access media, RRAC keys, locks and related access control items; Shall become certified and serve as Associate Airport Security Coordinator, works closely with the Airport Security Coordinator to ensure Airport compliance with applicable security regulations and policies.
To apply: https://www.applicantpro.com/openings/flyroa/jobs/3732627-401457
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.