Air Service Development​/Transportation Manager

Plan, direct, oversee and participate in the more complex and difficult work of strategic execution of airlines, rental car, transportation services, and operations development. Foster and maintain relationships with department of tourism organizations including Visit ABQ, New Mexico True, Chamber of Commerce, Department of International Commence, and other business partners and organizations.

This is an unclassified at-will position.

Analyze the region’s air service needs, deficiencies, and opportunities, and develops strategies and recommendations to secure enhanced airline services.

Develop short- and long-term strategic action plans to gain high visibility and access to targeted airlines for current and future flight routes. Make recommendations and implement actions and activities in support of airport goals and objectives.

Develop and prepare reports, statistical reports and presentations for multiple business partners; to include comprehensive presentations providing analysis on business development topics.

Develop and create strategies related to marketing/advertising incentives; recruit and retain airlines and clientele.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in aviation management, economic development, marketing, business administration or public administration.
• Six (6) years of experience in economic development, marketing, or public relations, preferred.
• To include two (2) years of supervisory experience.

• Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
• Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.
• May require occasional travel for conferences and airline meetings.