Airport Maintenance Assistant Manager – Hybrid (Remote 1 Day/wk)

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option (up to 1 day/week)

Job summary

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is seeking an Assistant Manager of Airport Maintenance at Newark Liberty International Airport to oversee facility maintenance practices and support day-to-day operations.

This role requires coordinating emergency preparedness, weather-related responses, and continuity of airport services, with weekend and after-hours availability as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Aviation Management, Transportation Planning, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Experience preparing and analyzing financial data or utilizing other management reporting tools.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PeopleSoft and Outlook.
• At least 3 years of progressively responsible experience in aviation, engineering, transportation, maintenance, or related fields in a large and complex operating environment.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain SIDA Clearance.
• Availability to respond to facility emergencies outside of standard business hours.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the coordinated planning, implementation, and supervision of operational preparedness and emergency response efforts.
• Assist in the preparation, review, and updating of Emergency Operating Procedures, including the Snow Plan.
• Host daily Airport Operations Center (AOC) calls on designated weekends and represent the Maintenance Division during daily AOC calls.
• Participate in the airport’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to coordinate response efforts and restore normal operations.
• Provide operational support during emergencies and irregular operations, including off-hour and weekend assignments as needed.

Skills

Financial data analysis

Aviation operations experience

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Aviation Management, Transportation Planning, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PeopleSoft

Outlook

Job description

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is seeking an Assistant Manager of Airport Maintenance at Newark Liberty International Airport to oversee facility maintenance practices and support day-to-day operations.

This role requires coordinating emergency preparedness, weather-related responses, and continuity of airport services, with weekend and after-hours availability as needed.