Employment Opportunities

The Kansas City Aviation Department is now hiring for dozens of open positions at the Kansas City International Airport. To view the available career opportunities and to apply, click here to visit the City of Kansas City, Missouri’s employment website and click on the “NEW TERMINAL” tile.

An in-person Hiring Fair will take place on Thursday, December 8, from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the KCI Expo Center located at 11730 North Ambassador Drive, Kansas City, Missouri 64153.

Interviews will be conducted on a first-come, first-served basis. To expedite the interview process, it is highly recommended that you complete the online application process prior to the interview date. Please note that all positions are located at the Kansas City International Airport.

Current open positions include:

• Airport Police Officer
• Airport Security Dispatcher
• Building Maintenance Worker
• Bus Operator
• Bus Operator Trainee
• Maintenance Mechanic
• Maintenance Repairer
• Security Officer
• Traffic Control Officer
• Customer Service Representative
• Electronics Technician

Starting pay begins at $16.92 - $22.61 based on position and previous experience. In addition to affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance, the City of Kansas City, Missouri, offers multiple benefits to regular full-time employees, including City pension, vacation and sick leave, life insurance, city-recognized holidays, and more.

• All positions require criminal background checks.
• All positions require successful completion of a 10-year FAA background check.
• Non-residents, if appointed, must establish residency within the city limits of Kansas City, Missouri, within 9 months.
• For additional information, contact Employee Management Division, Aviation Department, 816-243-3010.
• The City of Kansas City, Missouri, is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.
• Eligible applications will only be considered for positions within the Aviation Department.

Click for a list of current openings with the Kansas City Aviation Department (KCI Airport and Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport). Applications can be submitted through the City of Kansas City, Missouri's website: kcmo.gov.