Airport Manager

Apply to the Airport Manager role at City of La Porte
. This position leads the general administrative, operations/maintenance, and fiscal aspects of La Porte Municipal Airport, a general aviation reliever airport with two runways and an estimated 30,000 operations per year.

$59,983.00/yr - $93,723.00/yr

Responsible for leading the general administrative, operations/maintenance, and fiscal aspects of the La Porte Municipal Airport.

Receives direction from the City Manager.

• Receive and act on notifications from FAA.
• Address concerns of fixed base operators and administer associated insurance renewals.
• Maintain records of airport and pavement inspections.
• Maintain 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.
• Coordinate with prospective lessees on lease requirements from initial meeting through construction.
• Coordinate with existing lessees for contract renewals, extensions or amendments.
• Coordinate with any construction efforts or potential development adjacent or near aircraft travel pattern.
• Coordinate with outside agencies for scientific observations.
• Coordinate with TSA or FBI for security concerns.
• Exercise NOTAMS to close runways as needed.
• Coordinate 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.

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.

Knowledge of: 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.

Ability to: 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.

Training and

Experience:

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.

Licenses and

Certifications:

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.