Aviation Director

The City of El Paso is seeking a highly qualified and collaborative Aviation Director for its Aviation Department. The Director will manage and direct El Paso International Airport operations, including business and financial operations, airfield and building maintenance, air service development, capital improvement programs, and long-range planning. This executive position reports to the Deputy City Manager and leads a department of approximately 237 FTEs.

The successful candidate will be instrumental in advancing ELP as the gateway to West Texas, Southern New Mexico, and Northern Mexico. This is an excellent opportunity to strengthen air service and airline relationships, guide modernization and capital delivery, maintain FAA and TSA compliance, generate revenue, support Foreign-Trade Zone 68 and airport business development, and build a culture where employees are informed, respected, accountable, and able to thrive.

Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Business, Public or Aviation Administration or a related field, plus eight (8) years of professional airport administration or operations experience, including four (4) years in a managerial capacity.

A valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state is required by date of appointment. Residency within the City of El Paso city limits is required by date of employment. The successful candidate must pass a criminal background check, maintain federally mandated airport security clearance, and be available for emergency recall and extended hours as needed.