Airport Director I- Emergency Management

City of Atlanta; United States; On-site; USD 107,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Atlanta is seeking an Airport Director of Emergency Management to lead the emergency programs for the municipal airport, including staffing, budgeting and operations support. The role requires strategic and operational leadership with collaboration across senior management and departments to achieve goals.

A bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5–7 years of senior airport operations experience are required; a master’s degree is preferred and professional certifications are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Airport Management, Business Administration or closely related field.
• 5–7 years of senior airport/aviation operations management experience at a large hub airport.
• Masters degree preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Direct, manage, and coordinate the airport emergency management program.
• Oversee staffing, budgeting, and operations support for the municipal airport.
• Set goals and performance objectives; coordinate with senior management.

Skills

Executive leadership

Emergency management

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Airport Management or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Salary range:$107,271-$146,800

Posting expires: November 2, 2026

General Description and Classification Standards

Under the direction of the Assistant General Manager of Emergency Management, the Airport Director of Emergency management directs, manages, supervises, and coordinates the programs and operations of the airport emergency management program. The Airport Director of Emergency Management has broad responsibility for the overall emergency management program to include, staffing, budgeting and that support operations of the municipal airport, and the creation and attainment of departmental goals and performance objectives. This is a high level of strategic and operations management position. The position manages a primary function of the department and recommends operating policy and procedure subject to department executive approval. This level would be expected to manage either a varied array of professionals and manager. This is NOT a routine promotional level and the specific justification for classification at this level must be documented.

Supervision Received

This position works independently and attends regular meetings with senior management. Routinely collaborates with managers and other directors to accomplish common goals. Direction received is very general and focuses more on long‑term and short‑term operating objectives.

Minimum Qualifications – Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Airport Management, Business Administration or closely related field. 5-7 years of Senior Airport/Aviation Operations Management experience or related position at a domestic/large hub airport.

Preferred Education & Experience

Masters degree in Emergency and Disaster Management, Airport Management, Business Administration or closely related field. (Equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the master’s degree on an exception basis) and 8 - 10 years' of Senior Airport/Aviation Operations Management experience or related position at a domestic/large hub airport.

Licensures and Certifications

GA Certified Emergency Manager within 12 months of employment

IAEM Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) preferred

Essential Capabilities and Work Environment

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

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.