Airport Manager

Exciting Opportunity - Airport Manager

Join Our Dynamic Team in Public Works

Open Till Filled

Salary: $4,234.58 - $6,140.48/Bi-Weekly

FLSA Status: Exempt

Grade: CP18

OTF26-230

INITIAL APPLICATION REVIEW WILL TAKE PLACE TWO WEEKS AFTER OPEN. INTERESTED CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. ADDITIONAL APPLICATION REVIEW WILL ONLY BE CONDUCTED IF NECESSARY.

Are you ready to take your career to new heights? Lake Havasu City is seeking a highly motivated, experienced, and forward-thinking professional to serve as its Municipal Airport Manager. This position oversees the daily operations, maintenance, safety, and development of the City’s Municipal Airport, ensuring compliance with all Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) regulations.

The Airport Manager will provide leadership in long-term planning, budget administration, tenant relations, capital project management, and marketing to promote the airport as a vital community asset.

Responsibilities

As an Airport Manager, you will be the driving force behind the successful operations of our airport. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Managing and coordinating airport operations, construction, and maintenance.
• Supervising employees and coordinating personnel-related activities such as setting performance goals, coaching, and writing evaluations.
• Developing and implementing airport policies and procedures.
• Collaborating with government officials and airport stakeholders on plans and regulations.
• Working with the FAA and ADOT Aeronautics Group on grant applications for Airport Improvement Program (AIP) projects.
• Partnering with architectural and engineering consultants on airport modernization and restoration projects.
• Conduct inspections and review reports to determine development and maintenance needs.
• Ensuring safety and security regulations are maximized and proper training is provided for emergency procedures.
• Ensuring compliance with airport operating regulations, policies, and agreements.
• Preparing and administering the divisional budget to ensure efficient use of City funds.
• Operating and maintaining motor vehicles or work-related equipment requiring a valid driver license.
  
  

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, you should have:

• A bachelor’s degree in aviation management, business, public administration, or a related field.
• Considerable experience in airport management, budget preparation, long-range planning, airport maintenance and administration, airport development, public relations, and capital project administration.
• Supervisory experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Valid Driver License of appropriate class.
• American Association of Airport Executives Certified Member (C.M.) – preferred.
  
  

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Lake Havasu City offers an exceptional benefits package for full-time (FTE) employees:

• Employer-provided Medical/Rx (EPO or HDHP)
• Dental/Vision
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account
• Employer-Provided Basic Life Insurance
• Optional Additional Life Insurance
• Optional Insurance-Critical Illness, Hospitalization, Indemnity
• 11 Paid Holidays Annually
• Bereavement Leave
• Paid Vacation
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Opportunities for advancement
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
• Optional Deferred Compensation
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Service Awards
  
  

Additional Comments

Lake Havasu City is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Applicants for employment opportunities should be aware of the Lake Havasu City policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the City's Drug Free Workplace Policy. All positions within the City are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment.

The City reserves the right to consider only the most highly qualified applicants. The succeeding examination processes may be required: training and experience, testing, panel interview, employment eligibility verification (EEV) requirements, personnel evaluation profile (PEP), polygraph test, background investigation, and alcohol/drug screening test. Appointment subject to successful background investigation and City-paid post-employment medical examination after offer of employment has been made.