Airport Assistant General Manager II - Maintenance Airside

City of Atlanta • College Park, GA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides senior leadership and oversight for all activities related to airport grounds maintenance at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. This includes leading the maintenance cluster which consists of facilities maintenance, grounds maintenance, fleet maintenance, custodial services, training, and asset management. Reports to the Senior Airport Deputy General Manager and leads the airfield maintenance and fleet maintenance divisions. Responsible for both strategic planning and day-to-day direction of assigned areas; Leads a very large and diverse staff; allocates budgeted resources as needed; establishes processes and procedures; gives appropriate and effective feedback to personnel and programs; holds staff accountable; ensures compliance with enterprise maintenance management systems software. Oversees aviation facilities tasks with minimal supervision in efforts to provide safe, clean, well-maintained and sustainable facilities that meet all federally mandated operational and security standards. Provides functional and operational leadership to technical staff who are assigned to implement projects and /or conduct property assessments, develop recommendations for renewal and replacement projects, develop preventative and predictive maintenance programs. Fully seasoned senior leadership role with broad decision-making authority, significant regulatory responsibility, and accountability for high-risk, mission-critical airport maintenance. This is full-time supervisory work over large or complex permanently assigned work groups, which may include professional, technical, administrative, or infrastructure personnel. Positions at this level typically lead units with unique or highly technical responsibilities, multiple teams or crews, and safety- or regulatory-sensitive functions. Direction is received from the Airport General Manager and Executive Deputy General Manager at a highly strategic and collaborative level. This position operates with significant autonomy and authority in establishing policy, organizational direction, and operational priorities and is considered a member of the executive leadership team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration/Management, or a related field of study
• Ten (10) years of related professional leadership experience.
• Knowledge of airport infrastructure systems, asset management, facilities and airfield maintenance, and large-scale operations.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and custodial maintenance practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of airport, airline, and aircraft operations.
• Knowledge of FAA rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Knowledge of record-keeping and reporting procedures.
• Ability to supervise and manage a variety of semi-skilled and skilled work required in buildings and grounds maintenance.
• Ability to read, understand, interpret, and explain complex Federal and State rules and regulations.
• Ability to supervise, train, and evaluate subordinates.
• Ability to hear and speak clearly in order to monitor and communicate via radio.
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in high-risk, high-visibility, and rapidly evolving environments.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Plus, five (5) years of professional experience in the airport/aviation industry.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a member of the senior management team and provides strategic leadership and oversight for Airfield Maintenance operations, including airfield infrastructure, pavement, lighting, markings, signage, drainage systems, fleet management, equipment readiness, asset management, emergency response, and regulatory compliance to support safe, reliable, and efficient airport operations.
• Directs assigned functions through subordinate directors and managers and develop strategic, operational, and financial plans aligned with airport objectives.
• Oversee operating plans, budgets, maintenance programs, work order systems, asset management initiatives, and infrastructure planning activities.
• Coordinates maintenance and capital improvement projects with engineering teams, consultants, tenants, and operational stakeholders to support operational readiness and long-term infrastructure needs.
• Ensures compliance with FAA, TSA, EPA, Homeland Security, and other applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Oversees emergency preparedness activities, winter weather operations, disaster response exercises, and operational recovery efforts and serves as a key representative during airport emergencies and Emergency Operations Center activities.
• Selects, develops, and mentors leadership staff and supports succession planning, workforce development, and operational continuity.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with airport leadership, regulatory agencies, airlines, tenants, contractors, and other stakeholders.

Benefits

• The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran’s status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.
• We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager