Airport Business Manager
City of MorgantownAbout the role
Description
Grade 7; Salary Range starting at $21.96/hour
The Airport Business Manager assists the Airport Director in administering the overall airport business operations within the established mission and goals. The incumbent is responsible for the day-to-day coordination and administration of assigned functions. The Airport Business Manager coordinates marketing campaigns and analyzes and coordinates office services, such as organizing & maintaining accurate financial records and reports and overseeing the grant management and budgeting processes. Serves as the acting Director in the absence of the Airport Director.
· Manage the day-to-day business operations of the Airport.
· Coordinate efforts and activities between the airport and other departments, air carriers, contractors, and vendors to ensure compliance with FAA & TSA policies and regulations, Airport rules & regulations, and City ordinances.
· Manage and oversee all financial operations of the Airport to include preparing the Airport/FBO and Airport Improvement operating budgets as well as all capital requests.
· Assist in the preparation of minimum standards, airport operation directives, standard airport leases, operating agreements, and airport advertisements.
· Operate the Airport security system and process applications for security badges including fingerprinting & submission of data for Security Threat Assessments, produce badges, and track & maintain a database for all badged individuals.
· Process applications for security access keys and troubleshoot problems with keys and/or locks.
· Coordinate marketing, advertising, and public relations efforts in conjunction with the City’s Marketing & Communications staff.
· Manage administrative practices such as recordkeeping systems, forms control, office layout, suggestion systems, personnel & budgetary requirements, and performance standards to create new systems or revise established procedures.
· Track and process all grant reporting and reimbursement requests both internally and in the FAA Delphi system.
· Act as a liaison with airport tenants; maintain lease agreements and issue monthly rental, utility, other necessary statements.
· Ensure all third-party reporting is completed and submitted in accordance with various agreements, FAA, TSA, and the City, i.e., PFC quarterly reports, annual financial reports, annual grant reports.
· Prepare and distribute meeting agendas and record, summarize, and/or transcribe minutes of meetings.
· Participate in the interviewing and selection of new Airport and FBO employees.
· Serve as the Acting Director, when the Airport Director is unavailable.
· Serve as the Airport Security Coordinator and submit regulatory reports to TSA as required.
· Serve as the Airport Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) liaison, the American with Disabilities (ADA) Section 504 Coordinator, and the Title VI Coordinator.
· Serve as the Hanger Leasing Coordinator, overseeing all rentals and waiting lists, as well as processing all lease agreements.
· Actively participate in various aviation-related organizations, including attending conferences, meetings, and training, as recommended by the Airport Director.
· Perform all duties in compliance with Federal, City, and Airport policies, rules, and regulations.
Requirements
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation Management, Business Management, Accounting, Finance or a related field.
Certification/License:
- Valid Driver’s License
Experience:
- Four to six years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education & experience
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Accounting Systems, and other relevant programs
Other:
- Must be able to pass a 10-year criminal history background check.
- Must possess effective and efficient communication skills, both oral and written.
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