Aviation Director

City of Concord•Concord, CA

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About The Position

The purpose of this position is to direct and manage the City’s small, non-hub commercial service airport by planning, organizing, and directing all airport activities; including developing and managing the budget; working with City, State, and Federal agencies; and personnel management. Please note that the starting salary will be dependent upon qualifications

Requirements

Commercial carrier operations
Customer service initiatives
Managerial principles
Budgetary principles
Business management principles
Applicable local, state and federal laws, rules, and regulations
Airport and aviation operations management principles and practices
Security and safety principles and practices
Grant management principles
Finance principles
Marketing principles
Aviation fixed base operations
Valid North Carolina Driver’s License
Applicants must meet the City's criteria for an acceptable driving record.
Directing and managing commercial carrier operations and their integration with general aviation.
Directing and managing customer service initiatives for general aviation and commercial operations.
Supervising and evaluating employees
Prioritizing and assigning work
Assisting in the management of department operations
Operating a computer and applicable software applications
Applying local, state and federal laws, rules, and regulations
Directing and managing airport programs
Developing and managing budgets
Managing and administering budgets
Directing projects
Resolving complex issues and problems
Preparing work programs
Identifying and solidifying grant sources
Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Nice To Haves

Accredited Airport Executive – Certified Member preferred

Responsibilities

Directs and manages general aviation and commercial operations.
Directs and manages all customer service initiatives at airport.
Oversees and manages fixed based operations.
Oversees and manages vendor relations.
Develops and implements plans for operations, maintenance, and safety and security to meet airport and city goals.
Prepares, administers, and monitors annual operating and capital budget in coordination with other city departments and monitors budget performance against projections.
Acts as a technical advisor to the City Manager and City Council on all aviation issues and attends Council meetings and other city and county events.
Monitors departmental compliance with rules and regulations established by applicable federal agencies.
Oversees hiring, training, coaching, evaluations, and disciplinary actions including termination of all aviation employees.
Coordinates with City, State, and Federal agencies for planning and development and meets with other departments and agencies to make strategies and plan for airport development and growth.
Directs and manages projects, which includes developing project scope of services; obtaining funding for projects; ensuring projects are within budget and are on time; resolving complex project issues; and/or, performing other related activities.
Oversees grant administration activities, which includes processing grants, developing and submitting grant forms, and researching grant sources.
Negotiates business plans and leases and meets with companies and aviation departments to increase business development.
Participates in community organizations and professional organizations to promote the airport’s image and programs.
Performs other similar duties as required.