Airport Manager - Airlines Contract Management

Broward County; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Broward County is seeking qualified candidates for Airport Manager - Airlines at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. The role focuses on airline signatory agreements, tenant relations, and lease management to support airport operations.

The position oversees a team including three Business Specialists and a Senior Program Project Coordinator, coordinating with the air service development team to promote the airport and accommodate new services.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in aviation management, business administration or closely related field.
• Requires four (4) years in airport management including one (1) year of supervisory experience.
• Must possess a valid Florida driver's license during employment.

Responsibilities

• 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 relations and ensuring compliance with county policies.

Skills

Lease negotiations

Tenant relations

Contract management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in aviation management, business administration or closely related field

Master's degree in aviation management, business administration, or closely related field

AAAE Airport Certification (ACE, CM, AAE)

Airports Council International Certification (IAP)

Job description

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

Health Benefits

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

• 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