Airport Assistant General Manager II - Maintenance Airside

City of Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 168,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Atlanta is seeking an Airport Assistant General Manager II GE21 to provide senior leadership for all airport grounds and airfield maintenance at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The role oversees facilities, grounds, fleet, custodial services, training, and asset management, reporting to the Senior Airport Deputy General Manager.

The position leads a large staff, directs strategic planning and day-to-day operations, manages budgets, ensures regulatory compliance, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration/Management or related field.
• Ten (10) years of related professional leadership experience.
• Ability to lead large, diverse staff and manage budgets.
• Experience with airport infrastructure and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead Airfield Maintenance operations including airfield infrastructure, pavement, lighting, markings, and drainage.
• Develop strategic, operational, and financial plans aligned with airport objectives.
• Coordinate maintenance and capital projects with engineering teams, consultants, tenants, and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with FAA, TSA, EPA, Homeland Security and other regulations.
• Oversee emergency preparedness activities and disaster response exercises.
• Mentor leadership staff and support succession planning.

Skills

Airport infrastructure

Asset management

Facilities maintenance

Grounds maintenance

Leadership

Strategic planning

Regulatory compliance

Emergency response

Staff development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration/Management

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Enterprise maintenance management software

Job description

Airport Assistant General Manager II GE21

Airfield Maintenance

General Description and Classification Standards:
Provides senior leadership and oversight for all activities related to airport grounds maintenance at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. This includes leading the maintenance cluster which consists of facilities maintenance, grounds maintenance, fleet maintenance, custodial services, training, and asset management.

• Reports to the Senior Airport Deputy General Manager and leads the airfield maintenance and fleet maintenance divisions.
• Responsible for both strategic planning and day-to-day direction of assigned areas; Leads a very large and diverse staff; allocates budgeted resources as needed; establishes processes and procedures; gives appropriate and effective feedback to personnel and programs; holds staff accountable; ensures compliance with enterprise maintenance management systems software
• Oversees aviation facilities tasks with minimal supervision in efforts to provide safe, clean, well-maintained and sustainable facilities that meet all federally mandated operational and security standards.
• Provides functional and operational leadership to technical staff who are assigned to implement projects and /or conduct property assessments, develop recommendations for renewal and replacement projects, develop preventative and predictive maintenance programs.

Job Description

Posting expires: 10/26/2026

Salary range: $168,200.00-$200,000.00

Fully seasoned senior leadership role with broad decision-making authority, significant regulatory responsibility, and accountability for high-risk, mission-critical airport maintenance. This is full-time supervisory work over large or complex permanently assigned work groups, which may include professional, technical, administrative, or infrastructure personnel. Positions at this level typically lead units with unique or highly technical responsibilities, multiple teams or crews, and safety- or regulatory-sensitive functions.

Supervision Received

Direction is received from the Airport General Manager and Executive Deputy General Manager at a highly strategic and collaborative level. This position operates with significant autonomy and authority in establishing policy, organizational direction, and operational priorities and is considered a member of the executive leadership team.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.

• Serves as a member of the senior management team and provides strategic leadership and oversight for Airfield Maintenance operations, including airfield infrastructure, pavement, lighting, markings, signage, drainage systems, fleet management, equipment readiness, asset management, emergency response, and regulatory compliance to support safe, reliable, and efficient airport operations.
• Directs assigned functions through subordinate directors and managers and develop strategic, operational, and financial plans aligned with airport objectives. Oversee operating plans, budgets, maintenance programs, work order systems, asset management initiatives, and infrastructure planning activities.
• Coordinates maintenance and capital improvement projects with engineering teams, consultants, tenants, and operational stakeholders to support operational readiness and long-term infrastructure needs. Ensures compliance with FAA, TSA, EPA, Homeland Security, and other applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Oversees emergency preparedness activities, winter weather operations, disaster response exercises, and operational recovery efforts and serves as a key representative during airport emergencies and Emergency Operations Center activities.
• Selects, develops, and mentors leadership staff and supports succession planning, workforce development, and operational continuity. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with airport leadership, regulatory agencies, airlines, tenants, contractors, and other stakeholders.

The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully, it is not an exhaustive list.

• Knowledge of airport infrastructure systems, asset management, facilities and airfield maintenance, and large-scale operations.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and custodial maintenance practices and procedures. Knowledge of airport, airline, and aircraft operations.
• Knowledge of FAA rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Knowledge of record-keeping and reporting procedures.
• Ability to supervise and manage a variety of semi-skilled and skilled work required in buildings and grounds maintenance.
• Ability to read, understand, interpret, and explain complex Federal and State rules and regulations.
• Ability to supervise, train, and evaluate subordinates.
• Ability to hear and speak clearly in order to monitor and communicate via radio.
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in high-risk, high-visibility, and rapidly evolving environments.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience -

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration/Management, or a related field of study
• Ten (10) years of related professional leadership experience.

Licensures and Certifications - None

• Preferred Requirements Master’s degree in a related field. Plus, five (5) years of professional experience in the airport/aviation industry.

Work Environment

Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.

Lifting Requirements: Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

It is the policy of the City of Atlanta ("COA") that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.

The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran’s status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.