Airport Manager

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more

information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13510174

The Airport Manager is responsible for the overall administration,

operation, maintenance, and development of the municipal airport. This

position ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations,

promotes safe and efficient airport operations, manages tenant and user

relations, and oversees capital improvement projects and

revenue-generating activities.

## Examples of Duties

• Direct day-to-day operations of the airport, including airfield,
  
  

terminal, hangars, and grounds.

• Ensure compliance with FAA, TSA, KDHE, and other applicable
  
  

regulations.

• Maintain airport safety, security, and emergency response
  
  

procedures.

• Prepare and administer the airport budget; monitor revenues and
  
  

expenditures.

• Manage leases, contracts, and agreements with tenants,
  
  

concessionaires, and service providers.

• Seek and administer grants and funding for capital improvement
  
  

projects.

• Oversee inspection, repair, and maintenance of runways, taxiways,
  
  

lighting, signage and facilities.

• Plan, coordinate, and manage airport capital projects in
  
  

collaboration with engineers, contractors, and regulatory agencies.

• Serve as liaison between the airport, city leadership, FAA, state
  
  

agencies, and community stakeholders.

• Promote airport use through marketing, public relations, and
  
  

community outreach initiatives.

• Respond to and resolve concerns from airport users, tenants, and the
  
  

general public.

• Supervise airport staff, contractors, and seasonal employees.
• Provide training, performance evaluations, and ensure compliance
  
  

with city HR policies.

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:**\
• Knowledge of FAA regulations, airport operations, and aviation
  
  

safety standards.

• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage budgets, contracts, and capital projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and airport management software.