Executive Deputy Chief, Airport Operations & Experience

Water Otter Job Board; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Retirement plan

On-site work

Job summary

City of Austin is seeking an Airport Deputy Chief Officer of Operations & Experience to provide strategic leadership for airport readiness, activation, transition, and guest experience. The role oversees 2 direct reports and 50+ staff, shaping governance, regulatory compliance, and performance across a large multi-airport system.

Reporting to the Airport COO, the position emphasizes collaboration with city departments, regulatory agencies, and partners to deliver efficient operations and an

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus six years of related experience, including two years in a supervisory or managerial capacity.
• Master’s degree may substitute for up to two years of the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Airport Chief Officer in leading and managing programs, functions, and initiatives to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.
• Develops and implements short- and long-range strategies, objectives, policies, and priorities.
• Ensures compliance with Federal, State, Local, and industry regulations.
• Assists in the preparation, presentation, and monitoring of the department budget and ensures divisions operate within appropriated budget.
• Develops, revises, and implements standard operating practices, policies, and procedures governing the programs and department activities.
• Acts as official departmental representative to boards and commissions, City departments, City Council, outside agencies, and the community.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, Business or Aviation Management, Accounting/Finance, Engineering (related field)

Master’s degree may substitute for up to two years of required experience

Job description

City of Austin is seeking an Airport Deputy Chief Officer of Operations & Experience to provide strategic leadership for airport readiness, activation, transition, and guest experience. The role oversees 2 direct reports and 50+ staff, shaping governance, regulatory compliance, and performance across a large multi-airport system.

Reporting to the Airport COO, the position emphasizes collaboration with city departments, regulatory agencies, and partners to deliver efficient operations and an