How to hire an airport operations coordinator

How to hire an airport operations coordinator, step by step

Here's a step-by-step airport operations coordinator hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an airport operations coordinator job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new airport operations coordinator
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your airport operations coordinator job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find an airport operations coordinator for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect airport operations coordinator also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   Here's a comparison of airport operations coordinator salaries for various roles:

   Type of Airport Operations Coordinator	Description	Hourly rate
   Airport Operations Coordinator		$13-24
   Route Manager	A route manager determines strategic routes transport vehicles may take to every destination. A route manager's primary responsibility is to mark the shortest and fastest way to the customer's destination... Show more	$18-31
   Warehouse Lead	Warehouse leads are responsible for supply chain management in distribution centers. Their duties and responsibilities include supervising employees and evaluating their performance, meeting safety regulations, and monitoring deliveries and shipments... Show more	$12-29

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Statistical Data
   • Snow Removal
   • Process Payroll
   • Personnel Functions
   • NOTAMs
   • Emergency Situations
   • Federal Aviation Administration
   • Air Traffic Control
   • Aircraft Operations
   • Emergency Response
   • AOA
   • Procedure Violations
   • Arff
   • Airmen

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   Responsibilities:

   • Utilize TMS to actively manage on-time performance and automation objectives
   • Direct inbound or outbound logistics operations, such as transportation or warehouse activities, safety performance, or logistics quality management.
   • Provide customer support for Medicaid eligible requests for non-emergency discharges, transportation requests and dispatch estimate time of arrivals.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your airport operations coordinator job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. An airport operations coordinator can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, airport operations coordinators' average salary in idaho is 41% less than in rhode island.
   • Seniority. Entry-level airport operations coordinators 45% less than senior-level airport operations coordinators.
   • Certifications. An airport operations coordinator with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in an airport operations coordinator's salary.

   Average airport operations coordinator salary

   $38,539yearly

   $18.53 hourly rate

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   Entry-level airport operations coordinator salary

   $28,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 24, 2025

4. Writing an airport operations coordinator job description

   An airport operations coordinator job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of an airport operations coordinator job description:

   Airport operations coordinator job description example

   $18.99 per hour. "Premium, low cost health insurance available for Union Team Members with low minimum hours worked for $40 per month for employee plus spouse and eligible dependents."
   
   A Houseperson is responsible for cleaning and maintaining designated areas of the hotel and responding to guest requests in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability.
   What will I be doing?
   
   As a Houseperson, you would be responsible for cleaning and maintaining designated areas of the hotel and responding to guest requests in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
   Clean designated areas including, but not limited to, restrooms, public areas, offices and banquet/meeting/conference rooms Perform tasks including, but not limited to, dusting and polishing furniture and fixtures, vacuuming, mopping, sweeping, shampooing carpets, washing windows, cleaning/waxing floors, removing and disposing of trash and emptying ashtrays Greet guests in a friendly manner Report maintenance deficiencies and items in need of repair Stock and maintain supply rooms, as needed Perform deep cleaning tasks and special projects (for example: mattress flipping, furniture moves, etc.), as needed Deliver guest requests and assist in cleaning guest rooms, as needed
   What are we looking for?
   
   Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:
   Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences. Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time. Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities. Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do. Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions. Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline
   In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:
   Quality Productivity Dependability Customer Focus Adaptability
   What will it be like to work for Hilton?
   
   Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision "to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality" unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find airport operations coordinators for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your airport operations coordinator job on Zippia to find and recruit airport operations coordinator candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit airport operations coordinators, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new airport operations coordinator

   Once you have selected a candidate for the airport operations coordinator position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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