Description

Job Summary

The Assistant Director of Airports is responsible for directing, managing, and coordinating the operations and activities of the County Airport System. This includes overseeing airport planning, development, and administration while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations. The role involves close collaboration with various divisions, departments, external agencies, and the public to ensure the efficient and safe operation of airport facilities and services.

 
Examples of Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:

Principles and practices of management, organizational design, and project management.
Supervision, leadership, discipline, mentoring, and staff training techniques.
Federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations related to airport operations.
Office procedures and software applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Airport management principles and practices.
Accounting, finance, and budget management in both commercial and governmental contexts.
Airport administration and operations for both air carrier and general aviation airports.
Air service and cargo development, marketing, and community relations.
Airport and land use planning, construction, and urban development regulations.
Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) rules and regulations.
Ability to:

Select, supervise, train, and evaluate professional and management staff.
Plan, organize, and review work assignments and departmental operations.
Resolve personnel and operational issues effectively.
Develop, interpret, and manage budgets and financial reports.
Plan and complete complex projects within deadlines.
Establish cooperative relationships and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Interpret and apply laws, regulations, and policies.
Provide strong customer service and maintain high professional standards.
Analyze problems, identify solutions, and implement improvements.
Prepare and deliver clear presentations and reports for public and internal audiences.
Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

Requirements

Employment Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
At least five (5) years of full-time experience in airport management at a commercial aviation facility, involving airport operations, planning and development, finance and administration, and/or marketing and air service development.
Experience must include managerial or supervisory responsibilities such as policy planning, program development, budget preparation and administration, and/or contract management.