Airport Director - FFZ

The City of Mesa is seeking an Airport Director to lead the City’s Airport Division and oversee the operation, maintenance, and development of Falcon Field Airport (FFZ). Working under the general direction of the Assistant City Manager, the Director leads the Falcon Field Management Team, oversees the division budget and twenty-year financial plan, and directs the staff responsible for all airport operations.

The Airport Director serves as the City’s liaison with federal and state regulatory agencies and represents the airport before tenants, aviation users, public groups, and regional partners.

Key responsibilities include:

• Plan, direct, and lead the operations and maintenance activities of the Airport Division and the Falcon Field Management Team.
• Develop short- and long-range goals and objectives and implement the division strategic plan and Airport Master Plan.
• Prepare and administer the division budget and twenty-year financial plan.
• Negotiate and administer leases with fixed-base operators, industrial tenants, and other airport businesses.
• Promote economic development and business expansion at the airport and in the surrounding sub-area.
• Coordinate with the FAA air traffic control tower on matters affecting airport operations, and ensure compliance with FAA and other federal, state, and local regulations, airport rules, and ordinances.
• Represent the City with the FAA, Maricopa County area governments, and other civic, political, and regulatory bodies, and speak before public groups on airport plans, programs, and goals.
• Coordinate with other City departments and build effective working relationships with tenants, pilots, aircraft owners, developers, and the community.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate staff.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in airport management, business administration, or a closely related field.
• A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible managerial, supervisory, and administrative experience.

• Accreditation from the American Association of Airport Executives (A.A.E.).
• Master’s degree in airport management, business administration, or public administration.

Salary is dependent on qualifications and will be based upon the knowledge and experience of the individual selected. The annual salary range for this position is $143,062-$192,545 and is accompanied by a competitive benefits package.