Job Details
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- Economic development
- Management
- Marketing
- Supervising experience
Job Description
Type:Full Time
Salary/Pay Rate:$104,000.00-$135,200.00 Annually (DOE, DOQ)
Posted Date:05/08/2023
This position is open until filled. First round of applications are under review. Next round review will be for July 7th, 2023.
The City of Caldwell is looking for a Director of Aviation for the Caldwell Airport. This individual is responsible for leading the direction of Caldwell's general aviation airport, coordinating with the City of Caldwell, FAA, Economic Development, pilots, community stakeholders in the vision and growth of the Caldwell Executive Airport. This position is an Appointed Official and serves at the pleasure of the Caldwell City Council and the Mayor.
Required Education, Experience and training:
Bachelor's Degree in Airport Management, Business/Public Administration, Organizational Management, Project Management, Logistics, or a closely related field. Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. AND
Five (5) years working in a supervisory or management capacity performing duties which include experience in at least three (3) of the following areas: Project Management, Federal Aviation Administration, Airport Improvement Plan Grant, Airport Capital Improvement Plan administration and management with FAA partners, ACIP Program Management, Operational Services, Negotiating and/or Preparing Real Property Transactions/Agreements, Tenant/Property Management, Community Relations, Construction Management, Facilities Management, or Airport Operations. Experience must include full-scope supervision and be fully detailed on the application.
The ideal candidate will also possess:
Knowledge of economic development, financing, marketing, and redevelopment principles, as they relate to airports.
Enthusiasm, interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate staff.
Accreditation from the American Association of Airport Executives (AAE) or other equally recognized institution.
Knowledge and understanding of applicable airport safety guidelines, including Federal Aviation Regulation.
Knowledge and understanding of applicable airport security guidelines.
Understanding of the unique operating environment of a general aviation airport.
First round of applicants currently under review. All interested applicants, please submit the following below by July 6th 2023 5:00 pm MST. Position will remain open until filled.
Please email your application packet to humanresources@cityofcaldwell.org and include the following:
Cover letter
Resume
Statement outlining your experience in at least three (3) of the following areas:
Project Management
Federal Aviation Administration
Airport Improvement Plan Grant
Airport Capital Improvement Plan administration and management with FAA partners
ACIP Program Management
Operational Services
Negotiating and/or Preparing Real Property Transactions/Agreements
Tenant/Property Management
Community Relations
Construction Management
Facilities Management
Airport Operations