Airport Manager

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• Summary:** Under general supervision, directs and coordinates

operations, construction, and maintenance of airport facilities in

accordance with local, state and federal government laws, rules,

regulations and policies.

• Distinguishing Characteristics:** This is a single class and not part

of a job class group. This position reports to the Public Works

Director/City Engineer.

• Essential Job Functions:***Essential functions, as defined under the

Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks,

knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list that follows is

not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a

Representative Summary Of The Major Duties And Responsibilities.
Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may

be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.*

• Directs all operations of the airport.
• Recommends, develops and implements airport policies and procedures.

Consults with advisory Committee members and Federal, State and

Local government officials concerning such matters as development of

land and facilities, as well as, operating rules and procedures for

various types of aircraft.

• Ensures that operating rules maximize safety considerations.
• Supervises staff in carrying out their prescribed functions.
• Prepares annual budgets and monitors expenditures to ensure proper

and efficient management of funds.

• Inspects and reviews reports of the airport facilities to determine

long-term development needs to meet projected increases in volume

control.

• Coordinates short- and long-term planning for future development of

the airport facility, including revenue enhancement, identifying

land use and parcel development opportunities. Coordinates daily

operations, special events, and maintenance of airport grounds and

buildings, sometimes in conjunction with the FBO.

• Meets with airport tenants and lessees to address and resolve

matters of concern. Negotiates, tracks, and ensures compliance of

all airport leases.

• Represents the airport before civic and community groups as well as

government agencies.

• Negotiates lease agreements with existing and potential clients.
• Represents the City on matters related to air transportation.

Provides technical information to City staff, the Federal Aviation

Administration (FAA), Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT),

and the public as necessary and as appropriate. Responds to the

public and City officials on noise and other related Airport issues.

• Interprets, explains, and enforces federal, state, and local rules

and regulations governing airport use outside the area of authority

of the FAA.

• Prepares necessary reports relating to job duties.
• Operates computer equipment and software necessary for performing

function of duties.

• Responds to emergency and off-hour situations as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**

Required Knowledge And Skills/Ability

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of business management of

airports.

• Knowledge of federal, state and local rules and regulations

pertaining to airport administration, management and operations.

• Knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules and

regulations.

• Knowledge of the principles, procedures, and techniques for

effective negotiation of airport leases.

• Knowledge of proper safety practices pertaining to operating

aircraft and aircraft maintenance

• Knowledge of municipal government and the Citys policies,

procedures, and overall strategic plan.

• Knowledge of rules and regulations affecting airp rt safety.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective record keeping and

records management systems.

• Ability to work within and meet established deadlines.
• Ability to establish and use safe working practices.
• Ability to provide excellent customer services to both internal and

external customers.

• Skill in developing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Skill in reading and interpreting written or verbal instructions.
• Skill in creating concise written communications.
• Skill in analyzing data and drawing valid conclusions.
• Skill in writing and administrating airport related grants.
• Skill in presenting effective verbal and written communication.

Education, Experience, Certifications And Licenses
High School diploma or equivalent GED certificate.

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with a major

in transportation planning, business or public administration or related

field, preferred.

Five (5) years experien