Deputy Director - Airfield Operations

Wayne County Airport Authority • Romulus, MI

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About The Position

The Deputy Director of Airfield Operations plans, organizes, and directs the daily and ongoing activities of the Airfield Operations Department at DTW and YIP airports. The role provides leadership, managerial oversight, and technical expertise to subordinate managers, Airfield Operations staff, and other Airport Authority departments to support safe, efficient, and compliant airfield operations in accordance with regulatory requirements and organizational objectives.

The Deputy Director supports departmental planning, staffing, budgeting, policies, procedures, and work standards; oversees staff and operational areas; coordinates airfield construction and snow-and-ice activities; and ensures accurate records and reports. The position also directs analytical studies and monitors technological and legislative developments affecting the department.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, majoring in Aviation Management, Aviation Safety, Occupational Safety, or a related field.
• Six or more years of related experience in Aviation Management or Aviation Transportation, including four or more years of supervisory or management experience.
• Proficiency with Office Suite software, including email, word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations.
• Proficiency with project management software.
• Proficiency with computerized maintenance management software (CMMS).
• Valid driver's license and a safe, acceptable driving record.
• Must maintain the ability to qualify for a security ID badge.
• Must maintain WCAA Airfield Certification (Movement Area).

Responsibilities

• Support planning, organizing, administering, delegating, reviewing, and evaluating the work of professional, technical, and office support staff through subordinate supervisors.
• Ensure staff manage department activities, including service expansion, training, airport access and permit control, the Airfield Operations control center, airfield construction projects, emergency response, FAA inspection, FAA security, law-enforcement policy compliance, and special programs.
• Support pre-construction planning, participate in construction progress meetings and phase-change reviews, and delegate related tasks before, during, and after construction projects.
• Serve as a liaison with stakeholders, including air carriers and FAA partners, to communicate activities affecting movement and non-movement surfaces.
• Support snow-and-ice event planning, participate in the ECC during events and in post-event reviews, and delegate related tasks before, during, and after events.
• Ensure accurate records, files, and reports are maintained; prepare reports, correspondence, policies, and other written materials.
• Assist with implementing departmental goals, objectives, policies, procedures, annual budget, and work standards.
• Assist in determining staffing needs and evaluating candidates for promotion or employment; monitor and participate in employee discipline and termination activities.
• Direct, perform, and assign tasks for analytical studies related to Airfield Operations.
• Monitor and evaluate technological and legislative developments that may affect the department; assist with recommendations for purchases, policies, and procedures to improve department functions.
• Perform other similar and related duties as required or directed.

What This Job Offers

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