Director of Operations and Maintenance

City of Naples Airport Authority • Naples, FL

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About The Position

The Naples Airport Authority (NAA) is seeking a forward-thinking Director of Operations and Maintenance to lead its Operations, Maintenance, and Security departments. The role oversees the safe, efficient, and compliant operation and maintenance of airport facilities, airfields, infrastructure, vehicles, and equipment, while supporting the airport’s future development and customer service vision, “Excellence from arrival to departure.” The Director will lead dedicated teams and contribute to airport safety, reliability, and service as the airport prepares for American Airlines service in December 2026 and continues investing in its facilities and general aviation community.

The position is responsible for airport certification, safety, security, and regulatory compliance programs, including continuous improvement of the Authority’s Safety Management System. It also oversees emergency preparedness, response, and recovery; maintenance programs and inspections; departmental staffing and development; budgets and resources; capital equipment needs; and long-range planning. The Director collaborates with airport departments, regulatory agencies, tenants, contractors, emergency response agencies, and community stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management, Airport Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent education, training, and experience considered.
• Minimum of four years of progressively responsible experience in airport operations, maintenance, security, or airport management, including leadership or management experience.
• Extensive knowledge of airport operations, facilities, airfield maintenance, FBO operations, and safety and security requirements.
• Advanced knowledge of applicable FAA, TSA, federal, state, and local regulations.
• Experience overseeing airport operations, maintenance programs, regulatory compliance, emergency preparedness, and security activities.
• Experience managing departmental budgets, capital improvement projects, and operational resources.
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Airport Security Coordinator (ASC) certification required within 90 days of employment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required airport security clearances and access privileges.
• Valid Florida driver’s license with a driving record meeting Authority standards.

Nice To Haves

• FAA pilot certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of the Operations, Maintenance, and Security departments.
• Direct the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of airport facilities, airfields, infrastructure, vehicles, and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with applicable FAA, TSA, federal, state, and local regulations.
• Oversee airport certification, safety, security, and regulatory compliance programs.
• Lead implementation and continuous improvement of the Authority’s Safety Management System (SMS).
• Oversee emergency preparedness, response, and recovery activities, including coordination with emergency response agencies.
• Direct airport maintenance programs, inspections, repairs, and construction-related safety activities.
• Lead departmental staffing, employee development, performance management, and succession planning.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets, resources, capital equipment needs, and long-range planning initiatives.
• Collaborate with airport departments, regulatory agencies, tenants, contractors, and community stakeholders.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage at no cost to employees.
• Company-paid retirement plan of 10%.
• Vacation, personal leave, sick time, and paid holidays.
• Annual incentive award.
• Career development programs.
• Tuition and education reimbursement up to $7,000 a year.
• Employee wellness program with activities and incentives.

What This Job Offers

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