Airport Manager

RS&H•Celebration, FL

4h•Onsite

About The Position

RS&H is seeking an Airport Manager to join its team at SunTrax in Auburndale, Florida. This embedded position reports to the SunTrax office five days per week and supports the day-to-day operations, maintenance, administration, and management of a client-owned airport. The Airport Manager partners with the client, tenants, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders to promote safe, efficient, and compliant airport operations. The role primarily leads airport operations management activities and may oversee smaller, less complex, or lower-risk projects. It involves moderate supervision, independent judgment on routine matters, and handling more complex operational challenges as they arise. The position also contributes to capital improvements and long-term planning, helps guide a multidisciplinary team, establishes consistent operating procedures, and serves as a trusted point of contact for airport-related matters. RS&H is an employee-owned architecture, engineering, and consulting firm whose stated core values are integrity, accountability, curiosity, and teamwork.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field from an accredited program, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least five years of relevant experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities, coordinate multiple assignments, and follow through on commitments.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to build productive relationships with clients, tenants, colleagues, and stakeholders.
Sound judgment, ability to work independently with general direction, and ability to guide and influence others.
Strong attention to detail, professionalism, and commitment to ethical practices.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and a solid understanding of project management responsibilities.
Ability to understand and support client and firm goals while serving as a reliable source of airport operational information.

Nice To Haves

AAAE Certified Member designation and/or AAAE Airport Certified Employee certification in Airfield Operations or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

Support the airport’s day-to-day administration, operations, and maintenance in line with client expectations and applicable safety and regulatory requirements.
Serve as a primary point of contact for airport-related matters, establish operating procedures, communicate expectations, and support consistent implementation.
Coordinate tenant needs, including facility access, move-in logistics, maintenance requests, and authorization to use client-owned facilities.
Conduct routine airfield inspections, identify operational or safety concerns, and coordinate timely corrective actions.
Work with the FAA and state aviation regulatory agencies to support compliance.
Contribute to operating budgets, capital improvement program recommendations, and the airport’s strategic plan.
Prepare and present operational reports, recommendations, and plans to the client; implement approved actions and maintain accurate airport records.
Represent the client and airport in meetings with tenants, stakeholders, municipalities, adjacent property owners, and other community partners.
Coordinate with multidisciplinary team members to support operational priorities, maintain effective communication, and address evolving airport needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.