Airport Manager

We are seeking an Airport Manager to join our team in Bartow, FL. This position provides the overall administration, operation, maintenance, and management of a client-owned airport, ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, and oversees a multidisciplinary team to ensure the facility conforms to the client's requirements and meets tenant expectations. To meet this need, the position serves as the primary point of contact for the client, tenant, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders regarding airport operations, planning, development, and business matters.

This position must be capable of implementing the necessary management techniques required to fulfill this responsibility, ensuring that the airport operates safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local regulations. This position typically leads operations management efforts and may manage small, less complex, or lower risk projects, working under moderate supervision, with the ability for independent decision-making, coordination, and judgment for routine issues;

problems faced may be complex in nature and may at times require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures.

Your role Supports the needs and expectations of the client. This includes establishing operational procedures, communicating procedures to the other members of the team, and ensuring the consistent application of those procedures across the airport. Serves as liaison between the client and tenants. This includes coordinating access requests, tenant move-in logistics, requests for maintenance, and coordinating authorization to utilize client-owned facilities.

Conduct routine airfield inspections and coordinate completion of identified corrective action to any identified operational, compliance, or safety issues timely.

Maintain accurate airport records, including operational data, tenant logs, access requests, and reports.

Coordinates with regulatory agencies, including FAA and State-level aviation regulatory bodies, regarding airport compliance. Prepares and presents reports, recommendations, or plans to the client for review. Implements any recommended actions upon client approval. Supports community and stakeholder engagement, including coordination with adjacent property owners or municipalities.

Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or Engineering from an accredited program or equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires a minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience. Valid Driver’s License required Must be proficient with Microsoft Office and possess solid knowledge of project management duties. Requires strong attention to detail, commitment to follow through, and ability to work independently following general direction and oversight from leadership.

Also requires the ability to multi-task, prioritize workload, set priorities, and manage multiple projects and assignments. Must have strong verbal and written communication, as well as strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to relate to and understand people in a courteous and professional manner. Must possess the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships, demonstrate professional courage, and guide and influence others.

Must have knowledge of the firm and client goals and strategies, professional demeanor, and ethical standards to serve as the primary source of all information concerning the airport.

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