Airport Manager

Broward County•Fort Lauderdale, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Aviation Department which operates the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and the North Perry Airport is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Airport Manager in the Aviation Operations Division. The Airport Manager for Operations Administration should possess a thorough understanding of all administrative functions and personnel management as it pertains to airport management at a large hub commercial service international airport. The Airport Manager, Operations Administration is responsible for managing and coordinating all administrative functions within the Operations Division. Manages Divisional programs to include Airfield Ramp Access Decal Program, Airport Lost & Found, and Notice of Violation (NOV) Citation Program including Citation Hearing process. The Airport Manager, Operations Administration acts as the Division’s Authorized Signatory for Airport Security credentials and U.S Customs and Board Protection (CBP) access seals which includes coordinating airport security badging and CBP seal requests for all Division personnel and Division contract service providers.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Aviation Management, Business Administration or closely related field.
Requires four (4) years in airport management appropriate including divisional programs to include Airfield Ramp Access Decal Program, Airport Lost & Found, and Notice of Violation (NOV) Citation Program including Citation Hearing process including one (1) year of supervisory experience.
Must possess a valid Florida driver's license during employment and maintain authority to drive on County business.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge with a Customs Seal.
MUST BE ABLE TO WORK NIGHTS, HOLIDAYS AND WEEKENDS
AIRPORT EXPERIENCE MUST BE VERIFIABLE IN YOUR PROFILE

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Aviation Management, Business Administration or closely related field.
Doctorate Degree in Aviation Management, Business Administration or closely related field
American Association of Airport Executives, Accredited Airport Executive (AAE), Certified Member (CM), or Airport Certified Employee (AAAE-ACE) in Operations, Communications or Security.
Airports Council International (ACI) Diploma in Airport Operations
Airports Council International Airport Professional (ACI-IAP)
Experience in Terminal Operations at a Large Hub International Airport

Responsibilities

Manages Divisional programs to include Airfield Ramp Access Decal Program, Airport Lost & Found, Notice of Violation (NOV) and Citation Program including Citation Hearing process.
Acts as the Division’s Authorized Signatory for Airport Security credentials and U.S Customs and Board Protection (CBP) access seals which includes coordinating airport security badging and CBP seal requests for all Division personnel and Division contract service providers.
Management and development of Division’s Administrative Section’s Operational and Capital budgets including the collection and submission of the overall Division operating and capital budgets.
Management and coordinating of all Divisional procurement activities and contract management of Division-wide contracts.
Develops, initiates, and implements new and updates to all Divisional policies and procedures and coordinates distribution to Divisional staff.
Management of the overall Divisional file management system including but not limited to personnel records and NOV/Citation case files.
Manages the Ramp Access Stop List program for vehicle airfield access compliance.
Responsible for developing, managing, and conducting the Divisional training programs to include new hire training, recurrent training, succession planning, emergency response training, and professional development programs.
Coordinates Divisional involvement in departmental special events.
Acts as the Division payroll liaison.
Serves as the Airport Family Assistance Manager during airport emergencies involving Family Room activation.
Serves as the Division Cost Recovery Coordinator.
Serves as the Division Public Records Request Coordinator.
Responsible for updating the Division's section in the Airport Hurricane Plan, Airport COOP Plan.
Staffs the Liaison function in the Airport Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during activations including natural and man-made disasters.
Responds to Airport emergencies as required, including weekends and holidays.
The managing, training, coaching and mentoring of assigned administrative staff.
Attends conferences and professional meetings.
Acts in place of Division Director or Assistant Division Director as assigned.

Benefits

Eleven (11) paid holidays each year
Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year
Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)
Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions
Paid Parental Leave
Health Benefits
High-Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: Employee $10.90 / Family $80.79 Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 Annually
Consumer Driven Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: Employee $82.58 / Family $286.79
Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan
457 Deferred Compensation county matches up to $2,000 a year.