Airport Director

Athens Clarke County; Georgia; On-site; USD 113,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Athens-Clarke County in Georgia seeks an experienced executive to lead our local government organization. This role supports a vibrant, professional community in Northeast Georgia, just 65 miles from Atlanta, with strong ties to the University of Georgia and a high quality of life.

The position carries an Exempt - Executive FLSA status, with an anticipated hiring range of $113,447 – $144,638 and a position salary range of $113,447 - $175,828.

Job description

First review of applications on September 9, 2026

Visit the Athens-Ben Epps Airport website HERE.

for further information about the Unified Government, and the Athens-Clarke County community.

We hope you will take time to explore this opportunity to join a highly professional local government organization and a progressive, vibrant community in the heart of sunny Northeast Georgia just 65 miles from Atlanta. Home of the University of Georgia, Athens is nationally recognized for its high quality of life, state-of-the-art educational opportunities, endless outdoor recreation, and cultural amenities such as arts, entertainment, music, and food. If this opportunity is for you, we invite you to apply, or to pass on this information to others who might find this position of interest.

REPORTS TO

Athens-Clarke County Manager or Designee

FLSA STATUS

Exempt - Executive

CLASSIFICATION

Regular Non-Merit; Serves at the discretion of the Manager

PAY GRADE

132

Anticipated Hiring Range

$113,447 – $144,638

Position Salary Range

$113,447 - $175,828.

SAFETY SENSITIVE

Yes; Subject to random drug testing per the