Airport Manager

JOB TITLE:Airport Manager
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM: Public Works/ Airport
SUPERVISOR: Public Works Director

Position Summary:

Under general direction of the Public Works Director, manages, administers, and coordinates the daily operations, promotion, development, special events, and long-range strategic planning for the Los Alamos Airport in accordance with associated federal and state regulations, and the county’s established goals and policies. Maintains confidentiality of privileged information.

Minimum Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent combination of education and related work experience.
· Five years of experience in public administration, transportation, facilities, engineering, planning, economic development, program management, project management of which at least 2 years must have been in aviation, aeronautics, airport operations or administration.
· Must possess or have ability to obtain within first sixty days of employment and must maintain a valid New Mexico Class D driver’s license.
· Must successfully complete mandatory drug screening and subsequent random drug and alcohol screenings.
· Must possess or have the ability to obtain and maintain status as a Certified Member (CM) of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) within 1 year of employment.
· Must have Basic Airport Safety and Operations Specialist School from AAAE within six months of hire date.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Experience with the operational and/or administrative functions of a general aviation airport and FAA regulations.
· Grant management experience.
· Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Airport Management, Public Administration, Civil Engineering, or related field.
· Supervisory experience.
· Accredited Airport Executive (AAE) member of the American Association of Airport Executives.
· Air Traffic Controller or pilot experience.
· Possess a New Mexico Commercial Driver’s License.
· Experience with economic development activities related to airports and airport operations.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $83,617.00 - $136,157.60 per year

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Los Alamos, NM 87544: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person