Director, Airport Operations & Maintenance

Floridaairports; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 139,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Annual incentive award

Tuition and education reimbursement up

Job summary

The Naples Airport Authority is seeking a Director of Operations & Maintenance to lead our airport's operations, maintenance, and security teams. With American Airlines service launching in 2026, this role shapes the future and supports a growing community in Naples, Florida.

You will direct safe, efficient facilities and oversee compliance with FAA, TSA, and local regulations, manage budgets, and advance the Safety Management System.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management, Airport Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent education, training, and experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of the Operations, Maintenance, and Security departments.
• Direct the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of airport facilities, airfields, infrastructure, vehicles, and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with FAA, TSA, federal, state, and local regulations.
• Oversee airport certification, safety, security, and regulatory compliance programs.
• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the Authority's Safety Management System (SMS).
• Oversee emergency preparedness, response, and recovery activities, including coordination with emergency response agencies.
• Direct airport maintenance programs, inspections, repairs, and construction-related safety activities.
• Lead departmental staffing, employee development, performance management, and succession planning.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets, resources, capital equipment needs, and long-range planning initiatives.
• Collaborate with airport departments, regulatory agencies, tenants, contractors, and community stakeholders.

Education

Bachelors in Aviation/ related field

Job description

The Naples Airport Authority is seeking a Director of Operations & Maintenance to lead our airport's operations, maintenance, and security teams. With American Airlines service launching in 2026, this role shapes the future and supports a growing community in Naples, Florida.

You will direct safe, efficient facilities and oversee compliance with FAA, TSA, and local regulations, manage budgets, and advance the Safety Management System.