Assistant Airport Manager

Job Summary

JOB SUMMARY:

The Assistant Airport Manager reports to the Airport Manager and is responsible for providing skilled operational and administrative management assistance in the day-to-day operational and maintenance activities of the Frederick Municipal Airport (FDK)-designated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as a General Aviation Reliever Airport for BWI, Regan National and Dulles Airport. Under the policies set forth by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of The City of Frederick, the Assistant Airport Manager will assist the Airport Manager in planning, organizing, and executing Airport administration, financial, operational, maintenance, and public relations tasks along with a variety of other duties as assigned.

The Assistant Airport Manager should have knowledge of airport funding requirements, general aviation operations, airport design criteria, maintenance management and recordkeeping, pavement maintenance, airport signage and lighting systems, applicable FAA regulations and Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR), airport licensing requirements, security best practices, emergency and disaster preparedness, construction management, snow removal, and grounds maintenance. The Assistant Airport Manager monitors and oversees the safe and efficient management of City personnel, vendors, and contractors who perform work on airport facilities and property.

• Assists and occasionally leads the daily management and control of airport facilities to ensure the safe, efficient, secure and continuous operational use of airport runways, taxiways, facilities and other related areas.
• Directs, oversees and participates in the development of airport operations and maintenance work plans and supervision of assigned personnel.
• Oversees development of policies, procedures and schedules to ensure that airport operations and maintenance activities are conducted in accordance with accepted industry practice and standards.
• Conducts and oversees inspection of airport facilities for maintenance, safety and cleanliness.
• Directs preventative maintenance program and initiates work requests for airport repairs through the appropriate City department and/or approved contractor.
• Plans and coordinates special aviation events/activities at the airport such as the Frederick Festival of Flight..
• Communicates airport business through the use of the English language by written, electronic, and verbal communications. The Assistant Airport Manager, as directed by the Airport Manager, maintains and updates the business records for the airport, including general correspondence, special reports, budgets, Notices to Airmen (NOTAMS), project reports, grant administration and invoices for services rendered.
• Develops work schedules and directs personnel assignments, monitors workflow and evaluates work products, methods and procedures.
• Direct supervisor of the Airport Operations Coordinator position(s).
• Monitors airport tenants compliance with the Airport's Minimum Operating Standards and Rules and Regulations, review and update these documents, and ensure compliance with applicable Federal, State and local regulations.
• Facilitates required inspections and compliance with the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), updates as needed.
• Coordinates airport matters regularly with The City of Frederick, FAA, and MAA officials, airport consultants, and outside agencies as necessary.
• Have a working knowledge of the airport's Emergency Action Plan, ensures Letters of Agreement (LOA) are updated, and works with local emergency response stakeholders for updates, exercises, and airfield familiarization visits.
• Provides staff support for the Frederick Airport Commission including…