Airport Manager

AtkinsRéalis • Bartow, FL

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About The Position

The Airport Manager provides overall administration, operation, maintenance, and management of a client-owned airport in Bartow, Florida. The role ensures compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and oversees a multidisciplinary team so the facility meets client requirements and tenant expectations. The manager is the primary point of contact for the client, tenants, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders on airport operations, planning, development, and business matters.

The position leads operations management and may manage small, less complex, or lower-risk projects. It works under moderate supervision while exercising independent decision-making and judgment on routine issues. Some problems may be complex and require interpretation of, or deviation from, standard procedures. The manager establishes operational procedures, communicates them to the team, and ensures consistent application across the airport.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or Engineering from an accredited program, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and solid knowledge of project management duties.
• Strong attention to detail, commitment to follow through, and ability to work independently under general direction and leadership oversight.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize workload, set priorities, and manage multiple projects and assignments.
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to relate to and understand people courteously and professionally.
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships, demonstrate professional courage, and guide and influence others.
• Knowledge of firm and client goals and strategies, professional demeanor, and ethical standards to serve as the primary source of airport information.

Responsibilities

• Support the needs and expectations of the client.
• Establish operational procedures, communicate them to team members, and ensure they are consistently applied across the airport.
• Serve as liaison between the client and tenants, coordinating access requests, tenant move-in logistics, maintenance requests, and authorization to use client-owned facilities.
• Conduct routine airfield inspections and coordinate timely corrective actions for identified operational, compliance, or safety issues.
• Maintain accurate airport records, including operational data, tenant logs, access requests, and reports.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies, including the FAA and state-level aviation regulatory bodies, regarding airport compliance.
• Prepare and present reports, recommendations, or plans to the client for review, and implement recommended actions upon client approval.
• Support community and stakeholder engagement, including coordination with adjacent property owners or municipalities.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability benefits
• Employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid Time Off
• Leave of absence options
• Flexible work options
• Recognition and employee satisfaction programs
• Employee assistance program
• Voluntary benefits

What This Job Offers

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