Aviation Administrator - Commercial Development

City of San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

City of San Antonio is seeking a senior leader to supervise the Commercial Development division within the Aviation and Stinson Municipal Airport. The role focuses on strategic planning, budget development, revenue growth, and customer experience, with oversight of concessions and related business operations.

The position emphasizes policy implementation, staff supervision, and collaboration across City departments and external partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Eight+ years of progressive airport operations/development experience, including four years of supervisory responsibility.
• Ability to pass TSA security and CJIS/background checks.
• Knowledge of FAA/TSA regulations and airport operations.

Responsibilities

• Formulate direction and strategy for property management, leasing, and land use at the Aviation Department.
• Direct administrative operations including procurement, IT, leasing, and contract management.
• Lead revenue growth initiatives and improve traveler experiences at concessions and related areas.
• Oversee concessions operations and engage with tenants, staff, and external agencies.

Skills

Supervision

Strategic planning

Budgeting

Revenue growth

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Office software

Job description

Job Summary

Under administrative direction, is responsible for supervising, coordinating, and overseeing the commercial development division within the Aviation and Stinson Municipal Airport. Areas of responsibility include, but not limited to, strategic planning, fiscal planning including aeronautical and non-aeronautical revenue growth, budget development, business development, information technology, traveler experience, and team training and development. Interprets, formulates, and implements policies and procedures. Exercises direct supervision over assigned staff.

Under administrative direction, is responsible for supervising, coordinating, and overseeing the commercial development division within the Aviation and Stinson Municipal Airport. Areas of responsibility include, but not limited to, strategic planning, fiscal planning including aeronautical and non-aeronautical revenue growth, budget development, business development, information technology, traveler experience, and team training and development. Interprets, formulates, and implements policies and procedures. Exercises direct supervision over assigned staff. This position is an "unclassified" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

Work Location

San Antonio International Airport, 9800 Airport Blvd., San Antonio, Texas 78216

Work Hours

7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday

Essential Job Functions

• Formulation of direction and strategy for property management, leasing, acquisitions, Land Use, and other key strategic areas of the Aviation Department and delivery of departmental performance. This includes negotiation, preparation, monitoring and renewal of Airport leases, permits, concession agreements, operating agreements, and other business arrangements.
• Plans and directs the administrative operations of the Aviation department, to include, but not limited to, procurement, information technology, business administration, leasing, lease negotiations, contract management, and general administration.
• Recommends and assists in the implementation of revenue growth strategy goals and objectives with a focus on generating new revenue; establishes schedules and methods for providing effective services.
• Directs the Aviation department's customer service initiatives and programs specifically related to concessions, rental cars, advertising, terminal business opportunities and other revenue-generating activities, to include executing new initiatives to improve the traveler experience.
• Oversees Stinson Municipal Airport concessions contractual operations and commercial development.
• Interviews, selects, supervises, develops, evaluates, counsels, and if necessary, disciplines personnel according to established COSA policies.
• Serves as liaison between the Aviation Director and Deputy Director, other City departments, the City Manager's office, City Council, and outside agencies; negotiates and resolves significant issues.
• Prepares the Aviation Director and Deputy Director for presentations, speeches, and official appearances.
• Ensures alignment with Aviation's organizational goals.
• Providing division leadership requires communicating by using a variety of methods with staff, the public, consultants, tenants, government entities, and departments.
• Oversees the Aviation department's strategic commercial development planning program and strategic workforce planning, to include employee engagement and change management practices and policies as it relates to properties, concessions, and airline affairs.
• Provides financial management of the airport system’s commercial business activities, including internal and external financial accounting and planning, forecasting and budget development, and performance measure and analysis of aeronautical and non-aeronautical revenue streams.
• Provides public and tenant relations and marketing strategies, public and tenant engagement, and outreach and customer surveys and data collection review and analysis.
• Leads the development and implementation of commercial business elements within the Aviation employee training and development program, the San Antonio Airport System (SAAS) University, and all its associated initiatives and programs.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Eight (8) years of increasingly responsible professional experience with airport operations and development or directly related experience, including four (4) years of supervisory experience.
• Must pass a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Security Threat Assessment and a Criminal History Records check upon employment.
• Must maintain federally mandated security clearance required to work at an airport at all times.
• Applicants for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and Family Violence Convictions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business, Real Estate, Architecture/Engineering, or a related field.
• 10 years of economic development ore commercial real estate development experience.
• 10 years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Extensive knowledge of property development practices at major airports, specifically in the San Antonio area.
• Familiarity with land and building values, costs, and commercial/industrial development trends.

Applicant Information

• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of strategic planning, organizational, and employee development.
• Knowledge of principles and practices related to customer service.
• Knowledge of budget, finance, and economic principles and practices.
• Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.
• Knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) codes and regulations.
• Knowledge of airport operations management.
• Skill in utilizing office equipment and relevant software programs.
• Ability to interpret, explain and apply City and departmental policies.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including City officials and the general public.
• Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position with or without accommodations.
• Working conditions are in an office environment.

Benefits Information

The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:

http://www.sanantonio.gov/hr/employee_information/benefits/index.asp

Note

• Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
• Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.

Additional Information

The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.