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Executive Director - The Monterey Peninsula Airport District

Organization: The Monterey Peninsula Airport District

City: Monterey

State: CA

Post Until: Apr 01, 2025

Category: Management

Type of Position: Full-time

Education Requirement: Bachelor's

Experience Requirement: > 10 years

Salary (Yearly): $218,000 - $270,000

Description and Details

The Monterey Peninsula Airport District is seeking an ExecutiveDirector to oversee all airport operations, ensuring smooth, safe,and efficient services to meet the evolving demands ofpassengers, airlines, and stakeholders of Monterey RegionalAirport (MRY). Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, youwill provide strategic vision, foster key partnerships, andmanage operations, including regulatory compliance, financialoversight, and exceptional customer service.

Keyresponsibilities include:

• Provide strategic vision for the airport

• Lead and oversee safe and efficient airport operations,including airfield, terminal, and FBO management

• Ensure compliance with aviation regulations, safety protocols,and industry standards

• Collaborate with federal, state, and local authorities, includingthe FAA, TSA, and Caltrans

• Direct the preparation, management, and monitoring of airportbudgets and capital projects

• Direct and participate in the negotiation of real estatetransactions, contracts, and concession agreements

• Drive sustainability initiatives, including noise abatement andenvironmental programs

• Build strong relationships with local business leaders andcommunity stakeholders

• Represent the airport in public relations, community outreach, and media interactions

• Develop and mentor a skilled team, fostering a culture ofexcellence and innovation

• Stay ahead of industry trends and technological advancementsto maintain a competitive edge

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management, BusinessAdministration, or related field; Master’s degree preferred

• 7-10 years of relevant experience, with 2-3 years in a seniorleadership role

• A.A.E. or equivalent accreditation (ACI, IAP)

• Strong knowledge of airport operations, financial management,and aviation regulations

• Exceptional crisis management, customer service, andcommunication skills

Salary and Benefits

MRY offers an attractive salary and benefits package and iswilling to negotiate a relocation reimbursement for candidateswho need relocate to the area. Base salary is commensuratewith experience.

For instructions on how to apply, please click here to see therecruitment brochure or visit the searches tab atwww.adkexecutivesearch.com.

Posting closes February 9, 2025.

How to Apply / Contact

Learn more online at: https://adkexecutivesearch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/MRY-Executive-Director.pdf

VP, Chief Operating Officer - The Norfolk Airport Authority

Organization: The Norfolk Airport Authority

City: Norfolk

State: VA

Post Until: Apr 01, 2025

Category: Operations

Type of Position: Full-time

Education Requirement: Bachelor's

Experience Requirement: 5-10 years

Salary (Yearly): $160,000 - 200,000

Description and Details

The Norfolk Airport Authority is seeking a Vice President, ChiefOperating Officer for Norfolk International Airport. This positionensures safe and secure airport operations and providesexecutive oversight of the Airside Operations Department, FieldMaintenance Department, Safety Management SystemsProgram, Police Department, Fire Department and AirportSecurity. Reporting to the President and CEO, this is anexecutive leadership role working with senior leadership anddepartments to identify and ensure execution of goals that alignwith the airport’s organizational priorities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide executive oversight for airport operations, security,public safety, and airfield maintenance.

• Supervise senior managers in airside operations and publicsafety/security.

• Lead the development and maintenance of essentialoperational documents such as the Airport Certification Manual,Airport Security Program, Wildlife Hazard Management Plan,and the Airport Emergency Plan.

• Ensure compliance with CFR Part 139 and 49 CFR Part 1542through delegation and leadership.

• Develop and manage budgets for operational departments.

• Respond to emergencies, applying National IncidentManagement System (NIMS) protocols.

• Foster a positive, growth-oriented work environment while maintaining accountability

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in airport management, businessadministration, or related field. Two years of relevant experiencemay substitute one year of education. In lieu of a Bachelor’sdegree, eight (8) years of relevant experience can besubstituted.

• Five (5) years of progressive management and supervisoryexperience; seven (7) years of airport operations experience.

Salary & Benefits

The starting salary range for this position is $160,000 -$200,000 and is accompanied by a generous benefits package.Relocation assistance is available. For instructions on how toapply, please click here to see the recruitment brochure, or visitthe searches tab at www.adkexecutivesearch.com.

Filing Deadline: February 23, 2025

How to Apply / Contact

Learn more online at: https://adkexecutivesearch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/ORF-VP-Chief-Operations-Officer-1.pdf

Director of Treasury and Finance - The Ontario International Airport Authority

Organization: The Ontario International Airport Authority

City: Ontario

State: CA

Post Until: Feb 23, 2025

Category: Accounting, Management

Type of Position: Full-time

Education Requirement: Bachelor's

Experience Requirement: > 10 years

Salary (Yearly): $146,260-$180,250

Description and Details

The Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA) is seeking aDirector of Treasury and Finance to lead the Finance Division.Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), this critical roleoversees capital budgeting, treasury functions, and financialanalysis. The Director will play a key part in driving innovationand ensuring the financial sustainability of Ontario InternationalAirport. The role requires collaboration with staff, stakeholders,and board members to deliver accurate, reliable financialinsights and recommendations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead capital budgeting and financial analysis for large-scaleprojects.

• Oversee treasury functions, including investments, cash flow,and project financing.

• Manage the development of financial forecasts, reports, andpresentations.

• Ensure compliance with GAAP, GASB, and other reportingstandards.

• Collaborate with senior leadership on financial strategies andgoals.

Preferred Qualifications

Any combination of education, training, and experience thatwould provide the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfullyperform in the position.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field; MBAor CPA preferred.

• Minimum 10 years of experience in airport or transportationfinance.

• Expertise in budgeting, financial management, and treasuryoperations.

• Experience with commercial airports and appointed boards orelected officials.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint,Outlook).

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $146,260-$180,250. Astarting salary above the mid-point is achievable for theexceptional candidate and will be dependent upon experience.ONT offers an attractive benefits package and will assist withrelocation costs. For instructions on how to apply, please clickhere to see the recruitment brochure, or visit the searches tab atwww.adkexecutivesearch.com.

Filing Deadline: February 23, 2025

How to Apply / Contact

Learn more online at: https://adkexecutivesearch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/ONT-Director-of-Treasury-and-Finance.pdf

AIRPORTS OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR - City of Fresno

Organization: City of Fresno

City: Fresno

State: CA

Post Until: Apr 10, 2025

Category: Operations, Management

Type of Position: Full-time

Education Requirement: Bachelor's

Experience Requirement: 1-2 years

Salary (Monthly): $7,102 - $8,592

Description and Details

SALARY: $7,102 - $8,592/month

FILING DEADLINE: Open Until Filled

THE POSITION

RECRUITMENT IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED OR UNTIL ASUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEENRECEIVED. RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

The City of Fresno is currently recruiting for a dynamic AirportsOperations Supervisor.

Under supervision from the Airports Operations Manager,incumbents perform advanced and complex duties related toAirport operations management, inspections and compliance;plans, coordinates, supervises and evaluates the work ofassigned staff; maintains department compliance and monitorsand interpret a variety of federal, state and local airportregulations for updates, policy changes and new regulations.Monitors and inspects the airfield, terminal, perimeter, groundsand personnel to ensure compliance with Federal AviationRegulations (FAA), Transportation Security Administration(TSA), and Airport rules and regulations, and reports deficientconditions for correction.

Currently there are two vacancies in the Airport/OperationsDepartment located at the Fresno Yosemite International Airport(FAT). Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from thiseligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date theeligible list is created, with the option of extending that period forup to a maximum of two years at the City's discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, theeligible list may be limited to three (3) months.

BENEFITS

UNIT 13–City of Fresno Professional Employees Association(CFPEA)

HEALTH INSURANCE: The City contributes toward monthlypremiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee anddependents.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: IRS 125 Plan for health anddependent care expenses.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary 457 plan with FidelityInvestments to increase your retirement savings.

MANAGEMENT LEAVE: 60 hours per fiscal year for exemptemployees.

ANNUAL LEAVE: Accrue 15.5 hours per month with cash outprovisions.

SUPPLEMENTAL SICK- 40 hours per fiscal year. 80 hourslifetime maximum

HOLIDAYS: Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plusbirthday and two (2) personal days.

LIFE INSURANCE: Benefit equal to annual salary; premiumpaid by the City.

LONG-TERM DISABILITY: Benefit equal to 66.66% of monthlysalary up to $7,500 per month after 30 days of disability;premium paid by the City.

BILINGUAL PREMIUM: PAY: $100 per month

HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT: To reimburseretirement medical insurance and qualified medical expenses.

RETIREMENT: City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of thebest funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with otherCA public agencies. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 yearsof service. City employees do not participate in Social Security.

DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program): an optional,voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirementbenefits in a special savings account within the RetirementSystem while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to10 years. Participation minimum is age 50 and vested. Benefitsincludes ownership of accumulated funds, compound interestearnings, and alternative distribution options.

Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits isavailable at.

THE REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or beforethe posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination.

TO QUALIFY, an applicant must have:

- Graduation from an accredited college or university with aBachelor's Degree in Aviation Management, Aviation Science,Airport Management, or closely related field;

AND

- Two (2) years of experience in airports operations, whichincludes compliance and facility inspections. Acceptableexperience is defined as working at a FAR Part 139 airportperforming duties associated with compliance for Part 139 andPart 1542 regulations.

A copy of degree or college transcripts must be uploaded andincluded in your on-line application for verification of meeting theeducational requirement. Applicants lacking the documentation may be rejected.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

The selected eligible candidates certified will be required tosuccessfully pass a Department interview and a Department ofJustice fingerprint prior to employment with the City of Fresno,and sign a confidentiality agreement.

Possession of a valid driver's license is required at time ofappointment. Possession of a valid California Driver's License isrequired within sixty (60) days of appointment.

Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a validdriver’s license and current copy of their driving record.

SELECTION PROCESS

The examination process may consist of the following:

Application review - Qualifying Only: Applications which meetthe minimum qualifications will be reviewed and a limitednumber of the most qualified candidates will be invited to theOral Examination. Selection of the most qualified candidates willbe based upon those applications demonstrating the greatestbreadth and depth of applicable education, experience, skillsand training. Therefore, applicants are urged to submitsufficiently detailed information in their application materials forevaluation.

Oral Exam 100%: A panel of subject matter experts will conducta job-related oral examination to evaluate a candidate's trainingexperience and personal traits for the position. Candidates mustachieve a passing score in their oral examination to achieveplacement on the eligibility list.

The oral examination date is TBD.

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE

Candidates applying for veteran's preference are required tosubmit a copy of their DD214 with their application during thespecified filing period. Evidence must be presented to indicatethat the candidate was discharged honorably from the militaryservice. Veterans, including City employees, must resubmitproof of honorable service for every examination for whichveteran's preference credit is requested. Qualified veterans whopass the examination will have five (5) points added to their finalscore.

EOE

The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Shouldyou need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability,please contact the Personnel Service Department at (559) 621-6950 in advance of the examination.

HOW TO APPLY

APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION.PLEASE VISIT www.fresno.gov/jobs. TO APPLY. For informationon how to complete an on-line application, please view"Instruction Guide" on the City's website, Personnel ServicesCareer Opportunities page, or call (559) 621-6950 forassistance. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completedemployment application.

ALL CORRESPONDENCE regarding this recruitment and examprocess will be sent via e-mail. All applicants will acknowledgesuch understanding when they complete their on-lineapplication. Verify we have your correct e-mail address before you submit your application. It is an applicant's responsibility tocheck their email frequently to ensure they receive all pertinentcommunication from the Personnel Services Department on atimely basis. Applicants will receive an automatically generatedconfirmation e-mail upon a successful application submittal. Thee-mail is the only proof of submittal.

It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email accountand to ensure it is set up to accept emails from the City ofFresno. Dependent upon your settings, notices from the City ofFresno may be directed to the junk mail or spam folders. It is theapplicant's responsibility to check these folders.

Applications must be submitted by midnight on the filingdeadline or they will not be accepted for any reason. FOR THISRECRUITMENT, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT PERMANENTFRESNO CITY EMPLOYEES APPLY THROUGHPEOPLESOFT SELF SERVICE.

Manager of Airport Properties - The Port of Oakland

Organization: The Port of Oakland

City: Oakland

State: CA

Post Until: Feb 07, 2025

Category: Real Estate

Type of Position: Full-time

Education Requirement: Bachelor's

Experience Requirement: 5-10 years

Salary (Monthly): $16,899 - $20,936

Description and Details

The Port of Oakland is seeking a Manager of Airport Propertiesfor Oakland Airport (OAK). The Manager of Airport Propertiesmanages and administers the aviation real estate programs ofthe Port of Oakland in accordance with the mission, goals, andobjectives as articulated by the Director of Aviation andapproved by the Board of Port Commissioners; ensurescompliance with Federal, State and local ordinances pertainingto real estate activities; recommends actions in regards to allaviation real estate development and management; enhancesthe airport’s real estate assets through effective managementand leasing opportunities.

Typical duties may include:

• Directs the formulation of the Airport’s real estate programsand the policies and procedures to affect them; recommends tothe Director of Aviation and the Board of Port Commissionersproposed ordinances and resolutions; prepares the AirportProperties agenda items for Board meetings.

• Determines the allocation of resources necessary to fulfillDepartment goals and objectives; oversees the conduct oforganization studies, investigations and surveys to determinethe effectiveness of real estate programs and/or to promoteeconomy and efficiency in operations.

• Recommends annual and long-term plans, programs, andbudgets to the Director of Aviation and Board; exercises controlover the planning, formulation and maintenance of expenditure control for the Department’s budget.

• Directs the development of marketing strategies to promote theOakland Airport’s real estate assets; attracts tenants to airportfacilities.

Minimum Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree with major coursework in business,finance, real estate or closely related fields plus additionalspecialized courses or seminars in real estate areas.

• Five years of demonstrated experience in work directlyassociated with development/asset management in commercialreal estate.

• Must possess a valid California Class C driver’s license at thetime of and for the duration of appointment.

• Must successfully complete a Transportation SecurityAdministration (TSA) background check

Salary & Benefits

The salary range for this position is $16,899 - $20,936 permonth. An attractive benefit package is offered that includesCalPERS pension retirement, and full medical, dental and visioncoverage. For instructions on how to apply, please click here tosee the recruitment brochure, or apply by clicking here.

Filing Deadline: February 7, 2025

How to Apply / Contact

Learn more online at: https://adkexecutivesearch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/OAK-Manager-of-Airport-Properties.pdf

Airports Planning Manager - City of Fresno

Organization: City of Fresno

City: Fresno

State: CA

Post Until: Mar 28, 2025

Category: Management

Type of Position: Full-time

Education Requirement: Bachelor's

Experience Requirement: 3-5 years

Salary (Monthly): $9,673-11,786

Description and Details

This is your opportunity to become a member of anextraordinary organization and a dynamic team at the FresnoYosemite International Airport as an Airports Planning Manager.Under administrative direction, administers FAA regulations,develops and manages programs related to facility planning,capital improvement projects, federal grant management,environmental planning, security requirements and noiseabatement; coordinates assigned activities with other divisions,departments, and outside agencies; and provides highlyresponsible and complex administrative support to the Director.

The current vacancy exists in the Airports Department located atthe Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT).

How to Apply / Contact

Inquiries should be directed to:

Stephanie Rendon, Senior Human Resources Analyst

(559) 621-6935

Stephanie.Rendon@fresno.gov

http://www.fresno.gov/jobs

Deputy Director of Capital Development - The City of Palm Springs

Organization: The City of Palm Springs

City: Palm Springs

State: CA

Post Until: Feb 09, 2025

Category: Capital Development

Type of Position: Full-time

Education Requirement: Bachelor's

Experience Requirement: 5-10 years

Salary (Yearly): $129,156 - $173,543

Description and Details

The City of Palm Springs is seeking a Deputy Director of CapitalDevelopment for The Palm Springs International Airport (PSP).This position oversees the day-to-day operations of staffmanaging the Aviation Capital Program Division, ensuringefficient project execution, personnel management, andstrategic oversight. The Deputy Director serves as a technicalexpert, providing guidance to the Executive Director and Cityleadership on critical capital initiatives. This role will manage a$4 billion, 20-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) whilecollaborating with regulatory agencies such as the FederalAviation Administration (FAA) and Transportation SecurityAdministration (TSA). The Deputy Director must be a confidentcommunicator, capable of building strong relationships withinternal teams, regional partners, and stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Oversee planning, design, engineering, and constructionmanagement for capital projects.

• Lead strategic capital planning to prioritize projects andoptimize funding opportunities.

• Manage project budgets, contracts, and compliance withtechnical and legal requirements.

• Supervise and develop staff, fostering a culture of mentorshipand professional growth.

• Collaborate with internal departments, external partners, andregulatory agencies.

• Present clear and concise reports to leadership, committees,and community groups.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aviation management and planning,urban or regional planning, architecture, engineering,construction management or related field or any combination ofeducation and experience that provides equivalent knowledge,skills and abilities is required

• Five years of management-level experience in facility planningor capital project management, engineering or related field,including supervisory experience at a public-use airport.

• Valid California driver’s license and TSA-approved SIDA badgeis required.

• Accredited Airport Executive (A.A.E.) or International AirportProfessional (I.A.P.) credential preferred.

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred.

Salary & Benefits

The salary range for this position is $129,156 - $173,543annually, depending on experience. A 5% COLA increase willtake effect July 1, 2025. The City of Palm Springs offers a$15,000 bonus for this newly hired Deputy Director, to be paidover a two-year period. The City of Palm Springs provides acomprehensive benefit program for all employees. Forinstructions on how to apply, please click here to see therecruitment brochure, or visit the Current Projects pagewww.adkexecutivesearch.com.

Filing Deadline: February 9, 2025

How to Apply / Contact

Learn more online at: https://adkexecutivesearch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/PSP-Deputy-Director-of-Capital-Development.pdf

Illustrator and Art Designer - San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

Organization: San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

City: San Francisco

State: CA

Post Until: Feb 02, 2025

Category: Illustrator and Art Designer, Misc.

Type of Position: Full-time

Education Requirement: Bachelor's

Experience Requirement: 3-5 years

Salary (Yearly): $97,344 - $118,326

Description and Details

Join Our Creative Team at the San Francisco InternationalAirport (SFO) as an Illustrator and Art Designer!

Are you ready to bring ideas to life through stunning visuals?We’re looking for a talented Illustrator and Art Designer to createcaptivating designs that inspire and inform.

What You’ll Do:

You’ll craft a wide range of creative materials, including:

Eye-catching reports, flyers, brochures, and ads

Dynamic charts, graphs, and infographics

Attention-grabbing maps, signage, banners, and event collateral

Large format displays, announcements, and social mediagraphics

If you have a passion for design and a knack for creating visualsthat leave a lasting impression, we want you on our team!

Apply now and start designing the future with us! See official jobannouncement for further details and to apply.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree from anaccredited college or university.

Experience: Four (4) years of professional experience ingraphic design or commercial art, which must include journey-level experience using a desktop publishing (DPT) platform(Mac or PC) with associated scanners, printers, and software.

Substitution: Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis.One-year full-time employment is equivalent to 2000 hours(2000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40hours work week.) Any overtime hours that you work aboveforty (40) hours per week are not included in the calculation todetermine full-time employment.

License or Certification: Possession of a valid California driver’slicense (CA driver’s license must be obtained prior toappointment).

Desirable Qualifications:

A broad array of creative design experience in both print andweb with excellent design sensibility, strong use of typography,composition, and color.

Extensive mapping and photography experience.

Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (i.e., InDesign,Photoshop, Illustrator) and Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Outlook,Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meetdeadlines and work well under pressure.

How to Apply / Contact

Learn more online at: https://careers.sf.gov/l?go=Se6NGYP0

Airport Fleet Services Manager - San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

Organization: San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

City: San Francisco

State: CA

Post Until: Feb 02, 2025

Category: Operations, Management, Airport Fleet Services Manager

Type of Position: Full-time

Education Requirement: Bachelor's

Experience Requirement: 3-5 years

Salary (Yearly): $141,700 - $180,856

Description and Details

Join Our Team as the Airport Fleet Services Manager! Are you ready to lead the way in sustainability and innovation?San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is seeking a dynamicand forward-thinking Airport Fleet Services Manager to overseethe maintenance, operation, and strategic direction of ourdiverse fleet of vehicles and equipment.

In this role, you’ll play a pivotal part in advancing SFO’ssustainability goals by driving the adoption and expansion ofalternative fuel vehicles and equipment. You’ll conductoperational lifecycle analyses, manage contracts and vendoragreements, and pursue grants to bring cutting-edge, eco-friendly technologies to life.

If you’re passionate about innovation, sustainability, and makinga real impact, we want to hear from you! Apply today to join ateam dedicated to creating a greener future.

See official job announcement for further details.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Supervisory experience of senior staff in the maintenance,repair and overhaul of a variety of vehicles and equipment.

• Experience working with multiple automotive trades includingautomotive painters, machinists, mechanics and serviceworkers.

• Experience in management of a large fleet division including heavy equipment vehicles, Aircraft Rescue and Fire CrashFighting vehicles, and alternative fuel vehicles.

• Operational budget management experience.

• Experience implementing a strategic plan.

• Automotive auction experience.

• Demonstrated knowledge of the requirements of Departmentof Transportation (DOT) and compliance with all counties, state,and federal regulations related to vehicle operations.

• Ability to understand functional aspects of fleet operationalcomponents to meet agency goals and requirements.

How to qualify

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Education: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited collegeor university;

AND

2. Experience: Four (4) years of experience in maintenance,repair and overhaul of a variety of vehicles and other machineryand equipment. Experience must have been gained in a large(i.e., 750+ vehicles or heavy equipment) and diversified (i.e.,diversity of vehicles such as cars, trucks, motorcycles, roadgraders, paver, cranes, air rescue or firefighting vehicles, etc.)fleet maintenance operation (including emergency typevehicles);

AND

3. License and Certification: Possession of or ability to obtain avalid California Class C driver license prior to employment.Candidates must be insurable under the City’s automobileliability insurance policy. Insurability must be maintainedthroughout employment

Education Substitution: Applicants may fully substitute therequired education with additional qualifying experience as ajourney-level craft person responsible for the maintenance,repair and overhaul of a variety of vehicles and other machineryand equipment. One year (2000 hours) of additional qualifyingexperience will be considered equivalent to 30 semesterunits/45 quarter units.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification by the finalfiling date unless otherwise noted.

How to Apply / Contact

Learn more online at: https://careers.sf.gov/l?go=oDNM4j7b

Director of Airports - Kern County

Organization: Kern County

City: Bakersfield

State: CA

Post Until: Feb 02, 2025

Category: Management

Type of Position: Full-time

Education Requirement: Bachelor's

Experience Requirement: 5-10 years

Salary (Yearly): $171,402 - $204,841

Description and Details

Kern County, CA is seeking a Director of Airports to lead andadminister the Kern County Airports System, overseeingpersonnel, fiscal operations, policy development, and airportinfrastructure. This includes the management, development,maintenance, and operation of the County’s six airports. Servingat the pleasure of the Board, this exempt position ensuresoperational excellence and strategic growth for the County’sairports, including Meadows Field Airport. Key responsibilitiesinclude:

• Oversee the operations, maintenance, and development ofCounty airports, including facility improvements andenvironmental programs.

• Prepare and administer departmental budgets, ensuring fiscalresponsibility and alignment with strategic goals.

• Implement passenger air service development strategies,negotiating with carriers to recruit and retain commercial airservice.

• Negotiate and manage airport leases, permits, and contracts tomaximize revenue and property utilization.

• Direct the preparation of Federal and State grant applicationsand ensure proper administration of grant programs.

• Serve as the County’s representative with regulatory agencies,aviation stakeholders, and community organizations to promotethe airport system.

• Develop and enforce operating rules and regulations for system airports, providing recommendations for policy changes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, PublicAdministration, Airport Management, or a related field.

• At least 10 years of experience in a Part 139 Certified Airport,with 5 years in a management role.

• Accredited Airport Executive (A.A.E.) certification is highlydesirable.

• Valid California Driver’s License is required or to be obtainedwithin the first 3 months of employment.

Salary & Compensation

The salary range for this position is $171,402 - $204,841. Astaring salary near or at the top-of-range is achievable for theexceptional candidate. Kern County Airports System offers anattractive benefits package with a monthly car allowance.Relocation assistance is available. For instructions on how toapply, please click here to see the recruitment brochure, or visitthe searches tab at www.adkexecutivesearch.com.

Filing Deadline: February 2, 2025

How to Apply / Contact

Learn more online at: https://adkexecutivesearch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/BFL-Director-of-Airports.pdf


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