NATURE OF WORK:
The Airport Operations Manager will oversee, plan, and direct all aspects of the airport business, security, and facilities to ensure the safety and efficiency of day-to-day activities of the airport in accordance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and policies.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Oversees the daily operation and administration of the Airport facility, which includes planning and organization to ensure safe and efficient operations
· Manages the Airport operations; monitors expenditures to stay within budget
· conducts fiscal/economic impact studies and cost/benefit analyses to prepare budget projections
· Participates in the study, modification, formulation, and updates of the Airport Master Plan
· Promotes the Airport development through marketing activities to maintain existing tenant base as well as to attract and build the tenant base through ongoing development of the Airport
· Oversees and participates in the preparation and monitoring of grant applications and progress reports; serves as the liaison between federal and state regulatory agencies to ensure Avon Park Executive Airport obtains maximum grant funding
· Develops and implements short range and long-range maintenance care schedules/plans for the airport facilities including grounds and equipment; assists with long-range plans for renovations of existing facilities and construction of future facilities
· Interprets and enforces federal, state, county and local rules and regulations governing the Airport
· Interacts with airport tenants, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), and City and County agencies regarding Airport projects
· Negotiates and administers lease and agreements with the Airport tenants
· Responds to the public and City officials on noise and other related airport issues
· Represents the City and the Airport to outside organizations, community groups, customers and other governmental agencies
· Provides effective leadership positioning the City of Avon Park to meet the community's current and future Airport needs through appropriate technologies and services
· Coordinates Airport activities with other City departments to ensure effective working relationships
· Provides input into selection criteria for consultants and contractors; reviews and develops requests for proposals and requests for bids; recommends selection of consultants; works with city attorney preparing agreements and contracts; oversees and coordinates work performed by contracted service providers
· Responds to and investigates inquiries, complaints, and requests for information and services from citizens regarding airport issues
· Ensures terminal building and surrounding grounds are safe, clean, and organized
· Manages lease agreements with airport tenants
· Manages the purchase and sale of fuel and provides frequent reporting to the Finance Department
· Performs light maintenance and grounds upkeep to terminal building and area
· Remains aware of any airport security issues/breaches and promptly reports same to supervisor and/or law enforcement
· Performs other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
· Valid Florida Driver’s License
· FAA rated pilot (Preferred)
OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
· Ability to organize and prioritize
· Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, regulations, rules and ordinances related to aviation operations
· Excellent communication skills
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
· Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university in Airport Management, Business/Public Administration, or related field (Preferred)
· Minimum three (3) years’ experience in airport operations
· Must possess or ability to obtain Basic Airport Safety and Operations Specialist School certification within one (1) year of hire date
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
· Ability to wear PPE (personal protective equipment) such as ear protection, safety glasses, gloves, high visibility clothing when required for tarmac activity
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
· The work environment is at an airport with duties both indoor and outdoor
· Must be able to withstand various outdoor weather conditions and temperature ranges
BENEFITS:
The City offers a wide range of benefits to its employees to include vacation, sick, and holiday time off, health, dental, vision, life insurance, supplemental benefits, employee assistance program, retirement in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) as well as Nationwide Pre and Post Tax retirement options. Please contact Human Resources at 1-863-452-4406 if you have any questions about the carriers and cost.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE STATUS:
As a condition of employment, City of Avon Park employees will be required to work as directed during an undeclared and/or a declared emergency. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the official job description.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The City of Avon Park is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ethnicity, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a protected veteran. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact Human Resources (863‐452‐4406). Notification must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to determine if reasonable accommodation can be provided. Preference will be given to preference‐eligible veterans in accordance with applicable law. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Disabled/Veteran.
The City of Avon Park is a drug-free workplace. This position is subject to pre-employment drug testing. All City of Avon Park positions are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing. As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass the pre-employment drug test in accordance with Florida Statute 440.102.
Employment applications for the City of Avon Park must be filled out in entirety. Applications are located at: www.avonpark.city/jobs
