Airport Manager

DEFINITION

Responsible for leading the general administrative, operations/maintenance, and fiscal aspects of the La Porte Municipal Airport. This airport is a general aviation airport and is designated as a reliever airport for the Houston Area Region. The airport has two runways with the longest being 4,165 feet. The airport is estimated at over 30,000 operations per year.

Receives direction from the City Manager.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Receive and act on notifications from Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
• Address concerns of fixed base operators and administer associated insurance renewals
• Maintain records of airport and pavement inspections
• Maintenance Contract for Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS)
• Manage all grants including RAMP and other TxDOT Aviation airport improvement grants
• Act as liaison to the Airport Advisory Board
• Coordination with prospective lessees on lease requirements from initial meeting through construction.
• Coordination with existing lessees for contract renewals, extensions or amendments.
• Coordination with any construction efforts or potential development adjacent or near aircraft travel pattern.
• Coordination with outside agencies for scientific observations
• Coordination with TSA or FBI for Security concerns
• Exercise NOTAMS to close runways as needed
• Coordination with area workgroup and Harris County Flood Control on wildlife control
• Lead the preparation of the annual budget
• Lead maintenance and operations efforts to include mowing, drainage, herbicide, and the testing and maintenance of various infrastructure components (generators, AWOS, beacons, gate/fencing.)
• Lead financial administration to include monthly billing for FBOs, receivables, expenditures, etc.

For indefinite periods of time - mobility within an office and active airfield environment; writing; walking; typing; sorting; sitting; seeing; filing; reading; decision making; clarity of hearing; communicating clearly and effectively, in person and by telephone; fine finger manipulation; operation of office equipment, computers, copiers, aviation specific communication systems, telephone, and a motor vehicle through city traffic. Walking, stooping, climbing ladders, occasionally lifting moderately heavy objects and materials.

• Practices and methods of aviation management
• Excellent presentation, verbal, and written skills
• Skilled in contract administration and grant writing
• English usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Modern office methods, procedures, and equipment and business letter writing
• Record keeping principles and procedures

• Work independently.
• Foster positive working relationships with a variety of partners including vendors, FBOs, teammates, and the public
• Understand the organization and operation of the City and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Work in cooperation with other departments, City officials, and outside agencies
• Research administrative and departmental policies, laws, and rules
• Type at a speed necessary for adequate job performance
• Operation of a word processor/computer terminal may be required
• Compose correspondence independently
• Compile and maintain complex and extensive records and files
• Analyze situations carefully and adopt effective courses of action
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions

Bachelor’s Degree in Airport Management, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field from an accredited college or university. Two years related experience. Comparable combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Possession of a valid Texas Driver's License and a good driving record.

Possession or ability to obtain standing as a Certified Member through the American Association of Airport Executives is preferred.

** Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that required of the employee for this job.**

** Duties, responsibilities and actions may change at any time with or without notice.**