Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $93,891.97 - $149,851.88
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Paid holidays
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid parental leave
health benefits
Florida Retirement System
Deferred Compensation
Job Description
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners operates in the region encompassing Fort Lauderdale, Florida, managing numerous county services and infrastructure including the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and North Perry Airport through its Aviation Department. As a vital government body, it aims to foster economic growth, public safety, and enhance the quality of life for its residents. Broward County emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity employment while supporting employees through a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays, vacation time, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, health benefits, retirement plans, and more.
Within this framework, the Aviation Department is currently seeking qualifi... Show More
Within this framework, the Aviation Department is currently seeking qualifi... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in aviation management, business administration or closely related field
- Four years of airport management experience including one year supervisory experience
- Must possess a valid Florida driver's license during employment and maintain authority to drive on County business
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge with Customs Seal
- Must be able to obtain/maintain airfield driving privileges
- Must undergo Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) and Security Threat Assessment (STA) as required by TSA
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic airport environment
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication abilities
- Availability to respond to emergencies and work irregular hours as needed
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in aviation management, business administration, or a closely related field
- Four years of airport management experience appropriate to the area of assignment
- One year of supervisory experience
- Valid Florida driver's license
- Ability to obtain and maintain Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge with Customs Seal
- Ability to obtain and maintain airfield driving privileges
- Preferred master's degree in business, aviation or related field
- Doctorate degree in airport management or related field preferred
- Accredited Airport Executive (AAE), Certified Member (CM), or AAAE-ACE credentials preferred
- Airports Council International (ACI) Diploma in Airport Operations preferred
- Experience in terminal operations at a large hub international airport preferred
Job Duties
- Responsible for compliance of all safety and security regulations and requirements pertaining to terminals operations, facilities, equipment, and personnel
- Conducts employee training, development, coaching and mentoring, succession planning, prepares employee performance evaluation, and response to employee issues
- Provides oversight and management control of special projects and programs, contracts administration, and daily work assignments for office and field personnel
- Maintain a positive, consistent and professional working relationship with respective airport stakeholders including CBP, TSA, air carrier operators, service providers, concessionaires
- Attends and holds professional and public meetings, and conferences to represent the interests of BCAD
- Oversees planning of special events on the terminals, coordinates and implements programs including FIS Command and Control, Lost and Found services, Passenger Loading Bridge Training Program
- Establish, implement, oversee, collaborate and support all sections of Airport Operations and Security to ensure superior levels of service
- Responds to airport emergencies and coordinates emergency response training
- Interfaces with local authorities to ensure BCAD complies with all local policies
- Reports and analyzes data results for all terminals activity and passenger flow
- Ensures Broward County Administrative Code and Code of Ordinances are updated to reflect changes in airport rates, charges and policies
- Acts in place of Division Assistant Director in his/her absence
- Performs related work as assigned
- Assists in administering through subordinates the planning, scheduling and coordination of business and planning, procedures and priorities to meet established goals
- Reviews airport development projects and monitors progress
- Provides oversight and participates in meetings for airport improvement projects with airport planning
- Sits on committees pertaining to marketing and public relations, and coordinates with County and State officials
- Prepares and reviews hurricane and emergency plans
- Plans, monitors and facilitates all functions relating to parking
- Inspects parking facilities, storage areas and offices for compliance
- Develops, implements and monitors operating budget
- Prepares annual operating budget and capital improvement submittals
- Reviews and approves contractor invoices and purchase requests
- Handles airline-related challenges impacting gates, ticket counters, and related systems
- Engages airline station managers to maintain open communications and solve operational issues
- Conducts employee performance evaluations
- Provides regulatory compliance oversight and develops policies and procedures
- Builds and maintains relationships with airport stakeholders
- Acting Division Director during absences
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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