Looking for a hands-on IT Lead/Jr Systems Administrator capable of supervising technicians while also serving as the technical escalation point for our airport operations.
Below is a summary of the position we are looking to fill:
Position: Aviation IT Supervisor/Team Lead
Location: O''Hare International Airport, Chicago, IL
Compensation: $85,000 - $90,000 annually
Schedule: To be determined based on operational needs
Position Overview:
The Aviation IT Supervisor/Team Lead is responsible for overseeing a team of onsite IT technicians supporting airline and airport technology operations. This individual will serve as both a technical leader and operational supervisor, ensuring the delivery of high-quality support services in a 24/7 airport environment.
Key Responsibilities:
• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of onsite IT technicians.
• Provide hands-on support and escalation assistance for desktop, network, and airport operational systems.
• Ensure availability and uptime of airline check-in systems, CUPPS workstations, boarding gate equipment, baggage systems, printers, and related infrastructure.
• Monitor and maintain network connectivity and operational readiness across supported environments.
• Manage incident response, troubleshooting, and service restoration efforts.
• Coordinate with airline personnel, airport stakeholders, and vendor support teams.
• Ensure proper ticket documentation, SLA compliance, and adherence to operational procedures.
• Participate in staffing, scheduling, training, and performance management activities.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for critical operational issues.
Preferred Qualifications:
• 5+ years of IT support experience.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience supporting airport, airline, transportation, or other mission-critical operational environments.
• Strong Windows desktop, networking, and hardware troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with ticketing systems and service management processes.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to pass all airport badging and background screening requirements.
This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties.
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