Airport Director

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Airport Director to lead the operations of the City of Quincy Airport. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating the airport's operations, budget, capital improvements, and maintenance in accordance with federal regulations.

• Direct the day-to-day operations of the airport, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and maintaining a safe and efficient operating environment.
• Develop and maintain the airport's operating, PFC, and capital improvement budgets.
• Supervise a team of full-time staff, including disciplinary actions and assisting in the hiring process in accordance with collective bargaining agreements.
• Monitor environmental issues, maintaining compliance with Federal and State grants.
• Oversee infrastructure projects and various special events.
• Act as airport security coordinator and coordinate security operations with local law enforcement agencies and the Transportation Security Administration.
• Respond to all emergency situations.
• Act as the airport's representative for all community, media, and government agencies.
• Recommends, develops, and implements airport policies and procedures.
• Works closely with FAA, TSA, IDOT, and other Federal and State agencies.
• Oversees necessary plans, programs, and documentation in compliance with FAA Part 139, TSA Part 1542, and FAA Grant Assurances.
• Develops and maintains the budget for the airport.
• Negotiates airline, car-rental, and concessionaire, and all other leases.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university in business, public administration, aviation or other related field.
• Five (5) years progressively responsible experience in airport administration/management, including three (3) years progressively responsible supervisory experience in airport administration/management and/or local government field.
• Rated pilot experience is a plus.
• A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required.

• Excellent skill in public, employee and labor relations and in maintaining effective working relationships.
• Advanced skill in using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint software.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems, written and verbal communications, completing accurate financial and operational information reports, specifically budgeting and financial reporting.
• Contract administration, skill in researching, implementing, maintaining and learning new systems and instructing subordinates.
• Maintaining detailed records systems.