Airport Manager - Airlines

Broward County • Fl 33315, FL

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About The Position

The Broward County Aviation Department, which operates Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and North Perry Airport, is seeking an Airport Manager - Airlines. This position plans, organizes, and directs activities in a specialized area of airport management. Working under administrative supervision, the manager develops and implements programs within organizational policies and reports major activities to executive-level administrators through conferences and reports.

The role administers the FLL Administration Division's Airline Management Section and is responsible for airline signatory agreements, tenant relations, lease and contract management, service-provider permits, compliance, and terminal tenant development and expansion. The manager serves as a primary contact for policy questions and concerns from terminal tenants, including airlines, service providers, catering companies, aircraft janitorial providers, contracted ticket-counter staff, and gate and ramp service providers. The position works with the air service development team to promote the airport and accommodate new services, and supervises and develops an airline team consisting of three Business Specialists and a Senior Program Project Coordinator.

The successful candidate is expected to manage competing priorities and multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, deliver timely results, and resolve issues professionally. The role requires frequent coordination with airport tenants, County divisions, management, and staff, as well as compliance with federal and County policies. Employees may be called upon to perform emergency service duties during disasters or other emergency conditions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, with major coursework in aviation management, business administration, or a closely related field.
• Four years of airport-management experience appropriate to the area of assignment, including one year of supervisory experience.
• Valid Florida driver's license during employment and authority to drive on County business.
• Complete an extensive ten-year work-history verification and criminal-background check, including fingerprinting and information required by the FAA.
• Ability to maintain authorization to drive a County vehicle.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge.
• Ability to obtain and maintain SIDA access with a Customs and Border Protection Seal.
• Ability to obtain and maintain airfield driving privileges.
• Undergo a Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) and Security Threat Assessment (STA) to obtain a SIDA badge, as required by TSA regulations.
• Ability to interact courteously and professionally with the public, airport vendors, contractors, and fellow employees.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities professionally and in a timely manner.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in aviation management, business administration, or a closely related field.
• AAAE Airport Certification (ACE, CM, or AAE).
• Airports Council International certification (IAP).
• Two years of aviation experience.
• Two years of contracts and lease experience.
• Lease or contract management experience related to commercial air carriers, land, or building leases.
• Experience dealing with service permits related to airline terminal services.

Responsibilities

• Administer the FLL Administration Division's Airline Management Section and develop policies, procedures, and priorities to meet established goals.
• Lead inaugural meetings with startup entities and coordinate checklist items and site-readiness expectations with business partners and other BCAD divisions.
• Develop and revise FLL's Competition Plan in adherence to FAA requirements.
• Negotiate, develop, and prepare leases and agreements, including terminal building leases, airline service provider agreements, field usage agreements, airline amendments, permits, and other property agreements.
• Build and maintain strategic, collaborative relationships with airport tenants and the Airport community.
• Meet with property directors, airport affairs members, and local airline management regarding lease matters; inspect, evaluate, and monitor leaseholds and facilities for compliance with lease terms and departmental practices.
• Conduct an annual space audit to ensure leased space is accurately represented on terminal building lease agreement exhibits.
• Distribute rates and charges to tenants and audit agreements semi-annually.
• Monitor airline and tenant compliance with County living-wage, health-insurance, and worker-retention ordinances.
• Review lease and permit applications and recommend actions that support financial return and use of airport properties and facilities.
• Maintain accurate lease records and verify airline billing and agreement details, including effective and termination dates, property descriptions, rental obligations, company names, and special agreements.
• Assist with preparing and monitoring budgets.
• Consult with the Division Director, management, and staff to assess airline and tenant needs and align them with airport goals.
• Lead process-improvement, efficiency, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Supervise and develop staff, including assigning work and projects, providing operational guidance, monitoring progress, conducting performance evaluations and progress meetings, and coaching and mentoring.
• Prepare specialized reports and analyses as needed.
• Produce an annual Airline Section analysis covering occupancy by terminal and type, revenue generation, facility-utilization strategies, and recommendations for enhancing revenue.
• Attend conferences and public and professional meetings.
• Perform related work as required.
• Maintain courteous, professional interactions with the public, airport vendors, contractors, and fellow employees.
• Perform assigned emergency service duties during disasters or other emergency situations when called upon.

Benefits

• Eleven paid holidays each year.
• Two weeks of paid vacation per year.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,000 annually.
• Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions.
• Paid parental leave.
• Health benefits, including a High-Deductible Health Plan and a Consumer Driven Health Plan.
• County-funded Health Savings Account of up to $2,000 annually with the High-Deductible Health Plan.
• Florida Retirement System pension or investment plan.
• 457 Deferred Compensation, with County matching up to $2,000 a year.

What This Job Offers

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