Assistant Airport Manager

Nantucket Water Co; Nantucket (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) seeks a dynamic Assistant Airport Manager to serve as the primary operational deputy. This full-time leadership role balances airfield operations, seasonal peaks, and long-term facility management on a fast-paced island setting.

Responsibilities include ensuring FAR Part 139, ACM, AEP, Wildlife Hazard Management, and Snow and Ice Control compliance; acting as FAA inspections liaison; overseeing fuel farm safety; reviewing CSPPs for capital projects; and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aviation management or related field or equivalent work experience.
• 10 years of airport-related experience with increasing responsibility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure FAR Part 139, ACM, AEP, Wildlife Hazard Management, and Snow and Ice Control compliance.
• Act as liaison during FAA inspections.
• Oversee fuel farm safety and inventory.
• Review CSPPs for capital projects and monitor Part 77 airspace.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aviation management or related field

Job description

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Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) is seeking a dynamic, dedicated Assistant Airport Manager to serve as the primary operational deputy. Positioned in a fast-paced island aviation environment, this leadership role balances active airfield operations, seasonal demand peaks, and long-term facility management. The position provides direct managerial oversight across Airport Operations, Airfield Maintenance, and Fixed Base Operations (FBO), ensuring facilities remain safe, efficient, and fully compliant.

The Assistant Airport Manager involves comprehensive operational and regulatory oversight to maintain a safe, seamless airfield environment. Essential functions include ensuring strict compliance with FAR Part 139, the Airport Certification Manual (ACM), the Airport Emergency Plan (AEP), Wildlife Hazard Management, and Snow and Ice Control. Beyond daily safety monitoring, the Assistant Airport Manager serves as the primary liaison during annual FAA certification inspections, oversees fuel farm network safety and inventory, reviews Construction Safety and Phasing Plans (CSPPs) for capital projects, and monitors Part 77 airspace. Operational duties are complemented by key administrative responsibilities, including contributions to annual operating budgets, rate reviews, technical procurement specifications, and labor relations.

This position operates with substantial independence, utilizing established policies and professional judgment to address routine and complex operational matters. Duties combine administrative office work with active outdoor field presence across operational areas in varying weather conditions, alongside participation in the management on-call rotation and 24/7 availability for emergency response.

Bachelor’s degree in aviation management or related field or equivalent work experience. 10 years of airport-related experience with an increasing level of responsibility preferred.

This is a full-time, non-union position with a full range of Town of Nantucket benefits.

The salary range: $110,000-$130,000 depending on experience and qualifications.

The Town of Nantucket is an affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and Alcohol and Drug Free Workplace.