Airport Director - Operations, Compliance & Grants

Fairfieldsc; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability

401K Plan

HSA

MSA

Paid Holidays

Vacation & Sick Time

Personal Days

Employee Assistance

Professional Development

Job summary

Fairfield County is seeking an experienced Airport Operations Manager to oversee facilities, schedules, and safety compliance. This role coordinates staff, reviews contracts, and acts as a county official for vendor oversight at the airport.

You will work with consultants on capital plans for runways and facilities, assist in budget preparation, and monitor grants and financial operations. A Bachelor's in Aeronautics or related field and 8 years of aviation experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Professional Aeronautics, Business Administration or related discipline.
• Eight (8) years of aviation operations or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates, assigns and reviews work; manages schedules and standards.
• Oversees contracts with lessees and vendors; ensures compliance with terms.
• Prepares airport budgets and long-range capital plans; monitors grants.

Skills

Aviation operations

Contract negotiation

Staff supervision

Budget planning

Education

Bachelor’s in Aeronautics

Job description

Fairfield County is seeking an experienced Airport Operations Manager to oversee facilities, schedules, and safety compliance. This role coordinates staff, reviews contracts, and acts as a county official for vendor oversight at the airport.

You will work with consultants on capital plans for runways and facilities, assist in budget preparation, and monitor grants and financial operations. A Bachelor's in Aeronautics or related field and 8 years of aviation experience are required.