Airport Manager - Airlines

Broward County; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eleven paid holidays

Vacation (2 weeks PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K)

Health Plan – HSA

Pension or Investment Plan

457 Deferred Compensation matches up

Job summary

Broward County’s Aviation Department in Fort Lauderdale seeks an experienced Airport Manager - Airlines to oversee airline signatory agreements, tenant relations, and lease management for FLL and related facilities. The role focuses on negotiating leases, managing permits, and coordinating with service providers and airline staff to ensure compliant operations.

Candidates must have a Bachelor's in aviation management or business and at least four years in airport management with supervisory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aviation management or closely related field.
• Four (4) years in airport management, including at least one (1) year in supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Administers airline management and tenant relations within FLL and related airports.
• Negotiates and prepares leases and airline service agreements.
• Maintains leases, permits and tenant files; ensures compliance with federal and county policies.
• Directs staff development, performance evaluations, and provides operational guidance.

Skills

Lease & contract management

Airline tenant relations

Negotiation

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in aviation management or business administration

Job description

Airport Manager - Airlines

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Airport Manager - Airlines.

This job announcement will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received.

Benefits of Broward County Employment

• Eleven (11) paid holidays each year
• Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year
• Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)
• Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions
• Paid Parental Leave
• High-Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: Employee$10.90 / Family $80.79
• Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2000 Annually
• Consumer Driven Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: Employee $82.58 / Family $286.79
• Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation County matches up to $2,000 a year

The Aviation Department which operates the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, and the North Perry Airport is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Airport Manager - Airlines. The Airport Manager - Airlines is responsible for Airline Signatory Agreements and Airport tenant Relations and should possess lease/contract management experience related to commercial air carriers, land, and/or building leases and have experience dealing with service permits related to airline terminal services. The selected candidates' primary responsibilities will be focused on airline and tenant relations, lease agreement negotiations, maintenance, compliance and enforcement, terminal tenant building development and expansion, and the supervision and development of the airline team which consists of three Business Specialists and a Senior Program Project Coordinator responsible for airport resource management. This position is the primary point of contact for coordinating and resolving policy questions and concerns from tenants inside the Airport's Terminal Buildings including airlines, service providers, catering companies, aircraft janitorial, contracted airline ticket counter staff as well as gate and ramp service providers. The Airport Manager - Airlines works closely with the air service development team to promote the airport and accommodate new services. The position also maintains all permits associated with tenant service providers at the airport, ensuring compliance with federal and County policies. The incumbent must be able to thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment and be adept at managing multiple projects professionally and timely with the ability to deliver results and resolve matters involving competing priorities.

General Description

Plans, organizes and directs the activities in a specialized area of airport management for the County's Aviation Department.

Works under administrative supervision, developing and implementing programs within organizational policies and reports major activities to executive level administrators through conferences and reports.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in aviation management, business administration or closely related field. Requires four (4) years in airport management appropriate to the area of assignment including one (1) year of supervisory experience.

Special Certifications and Licenses

• Must possess a valid Florida driver's license during employment and maintain authority to drive on County business.

Preferences

• Master's degree in aviation management, business administration, or closely related field.
• AAAE Airport Certification (ACE, CM, AAE)
• Airports Council International Certification (IAP)
• Two years of Aviation experience
• Two years of contracts and lease experience

Additional Information

All candidates must complete an extensive ten (10) year work history verification and criminal background check, including fingerprinting and all other information as required by the Federal Aviation Administration. Ability to maintain authorization to drive a County vehicle. Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Identification Display Area(SIDA) Badge. The Aviation Department operates under a Drug-Free Workplace Policy in compliance with the provisions of the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988.

All Aviation Department employees must possess the ability to interact courteously with the public, Airport vendors, contractors and fellow employees to maintain a professional work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that promotes a positive work environment.

Ability to obtain/maintain Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) access with Customs and Border Protection Seal.

Ability to obtain / maintain Airfield driving privileges.

Per the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Part 1542, all airport employees must undergo a Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) and a Security Threat Assessment (STA) to obtain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge, as required by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

Duties and Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

• Administers the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) Administration Division - Airline Management Section; developing policies, procedures and priorities to meet established goals.
• Spearhead inaugural meetings with startup entities and liaise with other divisions within BCAD to address checklist items, ensuring timely coordination of site readiness expectations with the business partners.
• Develop and revise FLL's Competition Plan in adherence to FAA requirements.
• Negotiates, develops and prepares leases and agreements including Terminal Building Lease Agreements, Airline Service Provider Agreements, Field Usage Agreements, Signatory and Non-Signatory Airline Amendments, permits, and other property agreements for office buildings, warehouses, open ground storage and other facilities at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
• Initiates and cultivates strategic connections with airport tenants, fostering positive and collaborative relationships among departmental administration, and the Airport community.
• Periodically meets with Property Directors, Airport Affairs Members and local Airline Management regarding lease matters; inspects, evaluates and monitors the airport’s leaseholds and facilities for compliance with terms and conditions contained in leases and property agreements and with established departmental practices.
• Responsible for conducting an annual Space Audit to ensure all lease space is accurately represented on Terminal Building Lease Agreement Exhibits.
• Distributes rates and charges to tenants and audits agreements semi-annually; Monitors Airline Business/Tenant living wage, health insurance and worker retention to ensure compliance with Broward County Ordinances.
• Reviews and evaluates applications for leases and permits and makes recommendations to provide for maximum financial return and utilization of the airport’s properties and facilities.
• Maintains accurate records of all lease agreements for property and space rentals; reviews and verifies Airline billing, identifies effective dates and termination dates, description of property, annual rental obligations, company name and any special agreements.
• Assists in preparation and monitoring of budgets.
• Consults with the Division Director, management, and staff to continually assess Airline and Tenant needs to ensure alignment with Airport goals.
• Provides leadership to develop solutions for process improvement, efficiency and cost-savings.
• Directs the professional development and training of staff; assigns staff work/projects, operational guidance and support activities, and monitors progress; performs administrative duties such as performance evaluations for subordinates, one-on-one progress meetings, team meetings, coaching, and mentoring.
• Prepare specialized reports and analyses as needed. Produces an Annual Analysis of the Airline Section, encompassing occupancy rates delineated by terminal and type, revenue generation, strategies for optimizing facility utilization, and provides recommendations for revenue enhancement.
• Attends conferences and public and professional meetings.
• Performs related work as required.

Competencies

• Decision Quality

  Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Knows when to act independently and when to escalation issues. Integrates various inputs, decision criteria, and trade-offs to make effective decisions. Typically makes good independent decisions.

• Balances Stakeholders

  Anticipates and balances the needs of multiple stakeholders. Shows a strong commitment to identifying all relevant issues and making decisions that maximize outcomes for all key stakeholders. Engages effectively with multiple stakeholders and responds with well-balanced, win-win solutions.

• Strategic Mindset

  Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies. Keeps up to date on current and future industry trends and market forces and considers these when making decisions. Clearly identifies and prioritizes efforts and initiatives to have the greatest strategic impact on the organization.

• Resourcefulness

  Secures and deploys resources effectively and efficiently. Seeks best approaches to conserve resources and minimize waste. Consistently finds creative approaches and workarounds to get the work done with very constrained resources, skillfully matching the types of resources to the specific challenge.

• Plans and Aligns

  Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Stays focused on plans and improvises in response to changes, including risks and contingencies. Aligns own team's work with other workgroups'. Looks ahead to determine and obtain needed resources to complete plans.

• Optimizes Work Processes

  Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Pays close attention to a variety of metrics and benchmarks; determines both major and subtle ways to optimize processes. Swiftly resolves process breakdowns; takes steps to ensure that problems do not recur.

• Drives Results

  Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances. Regularly pushes self to achieve outstanding outcomes; consistently establishes bold goals for own performance; is passionate about excellent results and significant contributions. Shows great tenacity to complete goals/initiatives in a timely way.

• Builds Effective Teams

  Builds strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals. Holds constructive dialogue with the team regularly; takes multiple perspectives into account when making decisions. Commits to and prioritizes the team's decisions in most situations; conveys team spirit.

• Communicates Effectively

  Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Tailors communication content and style to the needs of others. Pays attention to others' input and perspectives, asks questions, and summarizes to confirm understanding.

• Situational Adaptability

  Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. Serves as an example of adaptability and provides guidance and support to help others adapt to new situations. Considers the needs of clients, constituents, and the organization; shifts priorities appropriately.

Physical Demands

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)

None.

County Core Values

All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.

• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance

Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email [e-mail] to make an accommodation request.

County-wide Emergency Responsibilities

Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.

County-wide Employee Responsibilities

All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.

All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.