Harry Reid International Airport is a global and community leader. Our mission is to provide excellence in customer service; we can only do that with great employees. The Clark County Department of Aviation has entry-level, technical, supervisory, and leadership opportunities for job-seekers with or without an aviation background. Each employee is committed to making every passenger's trip through our airport a positive experience.
Meet our team
Working at the gateway to Las Vegas offers every employee the unique opportunity to welcome guests with a world-class travel experience.
How to apply
Watch this video to learn how to apply for career opportunities at the Clark County Department of Aviation.
Frequently asked questions
Q. What positions am I qualified for? A. Review our job classifications and compare your education and employment background against the requirements to see if you are qualified.
Q. How do I know what positions are open? A. Check our current postings.
Q. How do I apply for a position? From our current postings page, click into the job title, then click the ‘Apply’ button for the desired job. Follow the instructions provided.
Q. What if I don't have a computer? A. You can apply using a computer in Employee Services (LAS Airport, Terminal 1, 4th Floor).
Q. What if I don't have an e-mail address?
A. An email address is required. Sign up for free e-mail with Gmail, Microsoft Outlook, Yahoo Mail, etc.
Q. What if I want to apply for a position that isn't open?
A. From our job classifications page, submit a Job Interest Card by selecting the job title and clicking Subscribe and we'll email you when the position opens.
Q. Can I just submit a resume?
A. No, a resume is not acceptable in lieu of an application. You'll need to complete the Education and Work Experience portions of the application and provide answers for all supplemental and/or skills assessment questions.
Q. Is there an application deadline?
A. Yes, you must submit your application prior to 5:00 pm PDT on the closing date on the job posting.
Q. How do I know my application was received? A. After you complete your application and click Certify and Submit, you'll see an acknowledgment. You will also receive an email indicating that your application has been received.
Q. What if I have trouble inputting my application online? A. There is an online help option.
Q. How many of my previous jobs should I put on my application? A. You need to ensure you include all of your qualifying experience to support that you meet the qualifications for the position. Qualifying experience is experience that meets the requirements on the job posting.
Q. I already applied for one job; do I need to apply again if I'm interested in another job? A. Yes, submit a complete application for each position you are interested in.
Q. What is a limited recruitment? A. Some recruitments are limited to a specific number of applications and will close without notice as soon as that number is received, even if it is prior to the closing date posted on the job announcement.
Q. What is an open and continuous recruitment? A. Open and continuous recruitments are generally open for a month or more, but may close at any time with generally posted notice.
Q. How can I submit required certifications, licenses, etc.? A. Electronically attach these documents to your application prior to clicking Certify and Submit.
Q. How do I submit my DD214? A. Attach the DD214 electronically to your application.
Q. How will I know what's going on with my application? A. You'll be notified by e-mail. Most candidates will receive just one notice, either a determination that you did not meet the qualifications for the position, or a score notice. Applicants invited for an interview (or another examination or recruitment phase) will receive a separate notice via email.
Q. How does the evaluation process work? A. If your application does not demonstrate that minimum qualifications are met, you will not move forward in the selection process. Additional information will not be accepted after the closing date.
Q. What are the minimum qualifications? A. Minimum qualifications are established for each job classification. In order to qualify for an opportunity, candidates must meet all minimum qualifications, which could include education, work experience or a combination of both. “Education” and “Work Experience” must be listed directly into the application and cannot be substituted with “see resume.” For example, for Airport Contract Specialist, the minimum requirements are a Bachelor's Degree in business administration, finance, public administration or closely related field, and one year of experience performing professional level work in contract administration.
Q. What is the examination process? A. Depending upon the recruitment for which you apply, the examination process may consist of a review of the application, skills assessment, or other scoring mechanism.
Q. Is my application scored? A. Yes, you may receive up to 100 points based upon the scoring mechanism used.
Q. Can I get Veterans' Preference? A. Veterans will receive five [5] preference points if they attach a DD-214 to their application documenting an honorable discharge. Veterans with service-connected disabilities will receive five [5] additional preference points if they also attach a letter from the Veterans Administration verifying their disabled status to their application.
Q. Is there an appeal process? A. If an applicant receives the notification of not meeting minimum qualifications, they are eligible to submit an appeal. A candidate may appeal by submitting a written request stating the facts upon which the appeal is based to Employee Services within five calendar days of the notice date. Only information included in your original application will be reevaluated.
Q. What is an eligibility list? A. Being on the eligibility list means you have met minimum qualifications, making you eligible for current or upcoming vacancies. Candidates not selected for employment after the interview will be notified via email and will remain on the eligibility list for future consideration by DOA while the list is still active.
Q. How long will my name be on the eligibility list? A. Open competitive eligibility lists are typically active for six [6] months.
Q. Will the eligibility list be used for other Clark County departments? A. Clark County departments may opt to use an eligibility list established by the Department of Aviation if it meets their recruitment needs and vice versa.
Q. Will I get an interview? A. Applicants on the eligibility list may be called to a hiring interview based upon their examination score (for example the top 10 scoring applicants) and/or special skill requirements for the positions.
Q. What is the interview process? A. An interview panel meets with candidates and evaluates them using a set of questions designed to ask about your knowledge, skills, and abilities as they relate to job duties.
Q. What are other components of the recruitment process?
A. DOA uses a variety of assessments. Some recruitments may use practical exercise, written exercise, second interviews, and/or a combination of assessments.
Q. How soon will I be notified of interview results? A. All applicants will be notified of the interview results by email once the recruitment is finalized. Depending on a variety of factors, this could take a couple of weeks.
Q. How long does the recruitment process take? A. Each recruitment is different. The process may take a few weeks or a few months depending upon the number of applications received and the complexity of the selection process.
Q. Will I be considered for employment if I live out of state? A. Of course, but we do not pay for travel costs associated with examinations or interviews.
Q. Do I have to live in Clark County to work at the airport? A. Yes, permanent employees must establish and maintain a principal place of residency within the boundaries of Clark County within 90 days of employment.
Q. Will Clark County sponsor me for a work visa? A. No, Clark County does not provide work visa sponsorship including for H1B1 or i983 visa extension. Further, Clark County does not E-Verify at this time, which is a requirement for visa sponsorship. All applicants must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Q. Do I have to go through a background check prior to employment? A. The background check/investigation may consist of multiple components:
Education verification
Certification/licensure verification
Employment verification
Physical/Drug tests
A fingerprint-based criminal history record check processed by the FBI
A security threat assessment, and the ability to be granted (and maintain during the tenure of your employment) a security badge as mandated by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
Q. Do you require me to have a medical examination or drug test prior to employment? A. Some positions require a physical examination. All new employees must submit to a drug test.
Q. My education is from a foreign institution outside the United States. Do you accept foreign education transcripts or international degrees? A. Foreign education transcripts or international degrees will not be accepted. Any foreign education (outside the U.S.) must be evaluated by a credential evaluation service in order to be given credit towards qualification. Clark County Department of Education does not have a specific company we refer to. These 2 member organizations provide member organizations that provide this service.
Credential evaluations are not free, and applicants are responsible for the cost of the selected service. The cost and the time-frame to perform the service will vary according to the complexity of the case and the amount of documentation provided. Prior to submitting any documents to a credential evaluation service, you may also need to obtain English translations of any non-English documents. You should inquire with the selected member organization, which may offer translation services or may provide guidance on how to proceed.
The original certification with company name and contact information needs to be provided to Employee Services for any international degree.
Q. Do I need to have an official transcript if education is a requirement to do the job? A. All requirements need to be verified, including education. Upon an offer of employment, you will sign a release. If we are unable to independently verify your education/degree, we will ask you to request an official transcript be sent directly to DOA.
Q. Can I appeal my background investigation results? A. No, there is no option to appeal if your job offer is rescinded due to background investigation results.
Q. What is a CBP Seal? A. Customs and Border Protection Security Seal Program: Employment with the Department of Aviation in this job title is contingent upon a ten-year employment and five-year residency history record check and the ability to present original identity-based documentation in order to meet the requirements for a Security Seal.
Q. Is there a probation period for new employees? A. Yes between 520 hours worked and no more than 2,080 hours worked.
Q. What is an ADA Accommodation?
A. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a reasonable accommodation is a modification or adjustment to a job, the work environment, or the way things are usually done during the hiring process. These modifications enable an individual with a disability to have an equal opportunity not only to get a job, but successfully perform their job tasks to the same extent people without disabilities. The ADA requires reasonable accommodations as they relate to three aspects of employment: 1) ensuring equal opportunity in the application process; 2) enabling a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of a job; and 3) making it possible for an employee with a disability to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment.
Q. How can I request ADA Accommodation?
A. Requests for ADA accommodation must be made to DOA Employee Services in writing. You may also call 702-261-5110 during business hours of 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday.
Q. How do I apply for airline jobs?
A. For career opportunities with the airlines at Harry Reid International Airport, please visit https://www.harryreidairport.com/flights/airlines. Please contact the airline directly regarding career opportunities.
Q. How do I apply for food and beverage jobs at the Airport?
A. For career opportunities with food and beverage services at Harry Reid International Airport, please visit www.hmshost.com/careers. Please contact them directly regarding career opportunities.
Q. How do I apply for Transportation Security Administration (TSA) jobs at Harry Reid International Airport?
A. For career opportunities with the TSA at Harry Reid International Airport, please visit www.jobs.tsa.gov/tso. Please contact them directly regarding career opportunities.
Q. How do I become a pilot?
A. For flight schools at Henderson Executive Airport, please visit https://hnd.aero/Business.
For flight schools at North Las Vegas Airport, please visit https://vgt.aero/Business.