Katama Airfield Manager

Airfield Manager – $35.00-$42.96

The Town of Edgartown seeks an Airfield Manager and Airfield Assistant for the 2026 operating season at the Katama Airfield, from at least May 15th to September 15th, 2026.

The Airfield Manager is responsible for ensuring safe operations at the Airfield, including assistance to local residents and transient pilots as necessary in compliance with Local, State, and Federal requirements. Candidates must be able to obtain the Airport Manager’s License pursuant to 702 CMR 5.08 (2); and must also monitor, delegate, and perform supervisory functions for additional staff. Administrative duties will include efficient and accurate record‑keeping and payroll.

The Airfield Manager is expected to be on‑site for a minimum of forty hours per week during operating hours.

Applications and job descriptions are available online or at the Human Resource Office at Town Hall. Please send completed applications to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). or P.O. Box 5130, Edgartown, MA 02539. Edgartown is EOE. Applications will be received until 4:00 PM on March 20, 2026.

Airfield Manager functions are required only during the season in which the airfield is open and in full operation. The position is responsible for management and daily operation of the Katama Airfield in compliance with applicable Federal, State, and Local regulations. Daily department operations include supervision of personnel, budget maintenance, establishing goals and priorities, and interacting with the public, town, state, and federal agencies.

• Responsible for on‑site safety at airport facilities; notifies proper emergency response organizations and provides assistance and coordination in the event of an emergency;
• Administers and proposes periodic revisions as may be required to Airfield Emergency Plans;
• Oversees the administration of policies, procedures, goals, and objectives;
• Administers collection of airfield landing and parking fees, and remittance to the Town;
• Accurate record‑keeping of all airfield activity, including parking, landing, fueling, and all other operations;
• Regular reporting and follow‑up to the Airfield Commission, Conservation Commission, and regulators;
• Compliance with Airfield Operating Regulations as prescribed by the Airfield Commission, Conservation Commission, the Mass DOT Aeronautics Division, the Mass DEPa's related to the operation of the avgas storage tank, and the FAA;
• Coordinates with other Town departments and outside contractors for the performance of specialized services on projects approved by the Airfield Commission;
• Participates and provides expertise to the Airfield Commission and other Town departments as may be required;
• Recommends modifications and improvements to airport facilities;
• Inspects, coordinates, and directs activities concerned with facility maintenance including mowing, machinery and fence repair, light carpentry, painting, seeding, and aeration;
• Performs similar or related work as required, directed, or as situation dictates.

The incumbent works from regulations, policies, goals, and objectives; assumes direct accountability for results; incumbent is expected to resolve all conflicts which arise and coordinate with others as necessary. The Manager works under the direct supervision of the Airport Commission and the Conservation Commission.

The incumbent typically formulates or recommends goals and develops plans for achieving short and long‑range objectives; operating guidelines and work operations; accounts for effective use of funds and staff provided; coordinates efforts within the unit, delegates authority to subordinates and holds them responsible for the performance of their work; reviews work in terms of accomplishment of program objectives and progress reports, approves standards establishing quality and quantity of work.

Duties include primary responsibility for major functional and technical processes, service delivery, and contribution to organizational plans and objectives and fiscal responsibility for the airport including buildings,…