Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport
Deputy Director of Aviation - Business and Strategic Development
Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport, South Burlington, Vermont, us, 05403
Overview
Serves as a key executive leader at Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport, providing strategic oversight and operational leadership across all facets of airport business management. Reporting directly to the Director of Aviation, this role is responsible for driving business efficiency, revenue growth, infrastructure development, and customer experience while ensuring regulatory compliance and financial stewardship. As a senior executive, the Deputy Director plays a pivotal role in shaping and executing the airport’s strategic vision. Position requires a dynamic leader with deep expertise in business operations, project management, and stakeholder engagement. Serves as Acting Director of Aviation in the absence of the Director, as directed. Under general direction of the Airport Director and through subordinate personnel, establishes policies and procedures of airport activities as well as plans, organizes, and substantially coordinates the high-level aspects of all business, finance, properties management, negotiations, contracts, safety and security and customer service projects at the Airport.
Responsibilities
Act as Acting Director of Aviation in the absence of the Director, as directed.
Establish policies and procedures of airport activities and coordinate high-level aspects of business, finance, properties management, negotiations, contracts, safety and security, and customer service projects at the Airport.
Provide strategic oversight and operational leadership across all facets of airport business management.
Drive business efficiency, revenue growth, and infrastructure development while ensuring regulatory compliance and financial stewardship.
Lead cross-functional and stakeholder engagement efforts to support the airport’s strategic vision.
Support City diversity, equity, and cultural competency efforts within job responsibilities and work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
At least 10 years of progressive leadership experience; preferred in airport management, business operations, or a related industry.
Expertise in contract negotiation, financial management, regulatory compliance, and infrastructure development.
Demonstrated ability to lead high-level strategic initiatives and cross-functional teams in a complex operational environment.
Strong public speaking, stakeholder engagement, and media relations skills.
Deep understanding of FAA regulations, grant programs, and airport financial management.
Three years of experience in financial accounting or project management.
Experience with municipal or government finance and operations preferred.
Experience with Airport Finance and Operations required.
Accreditation by the American Association of Airport Executives preferred.
Knowledge of grant administration, and familiarity with Federal, state and local funding processes and programs preferred.
Knowledge of federal, state and local regulations associated with land acquisition, environmental issues, and airport design standards essential.
Knowledge of contracts, forms, terminology and procedures used in grants/contracts administration preferred.
Knowledge of Disadvantaged Business Enterprise programs and processes important.
Ability to interact with various agencies, contractors, architects and the federal and state government.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with the public and coworkers.
Familiarity with a variety of office equipment and computer systems including spreadsheets and word processing.
Attention to detail and accuracy required.
Regular attendance is necessary and is essential to meeting the expectations of the job functions.
Ability to understand and comply with City standards, safety rules and personnel policies.
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Serves as a key executive leader at Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport, providing strategic oversight and operational leadership across all facets of airport business management. Reporting directly to the Director of Aviation, this role is responsible for driving business efficiency, revenue growth, infrastructure development, and customer experience while ensuring regulatory compliance and financial stewardship. As a senior executive, the Deputy Director plays a pivotal role in shaping and executing the airport’s strategic vision. Position requires a dynamic leader with deep expertise in business operations, project management, and stakeholder engagement. Serves as Acting Director of Aviation in the absence of the Director, as directed. Under general direction of the Airport Director and through subordinate personnel, establishes policies and procedures of airport activities as well as plans, organizes, and substantially coordinates the high-level aspects of all business, finance, properties management, negotiations, contracts, safety and security and customer service projects at the Airport.
Responsibilities
Act as Acting Director of Aviation in the absence of the Director, as directed.
Establish policies and procedures of airport activities and coordinate high-level aspects of business, finance, properties management, negotiations, contracts, safety and security, and customer service projects at the Airport.
Provide strategic oversight and operational leadership across all facets of airport business management.
Drive business efficiency, revenue growth, and infrastructure development while ensuring regulatory compliance and financial stewardship.
Lead cross-functional and stakeholder engagement efforts to support the airport’s strategic vision.
Support City diversity, equity, and cultural competency efforts within job responsibilities and work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
At least 10 years of progressive leadership experience; preferred in airport management, business operations, or a related industry.
Expertise in contract negotiation, financial management, regulatory compliance, and infrastructure development.
Demonstrated ability to lead high-level strategic initiatives and cross-functional teams in a complex operational environment.
Strong public speaking, stakeholder engagement, and media relations skills.
Deep understanding of FAA regulations, grant programs, and airport financial management.
Three years of experience in financial accounting or project management.
Experience with municipal or government finance and operations preferred.
Experience with Airport Finance and Operations required.
Accreditation by the American Association of Airport Executives preferred.
Knowledge of grant administration, and familiarity with Federal, state and local funding processes and programs preferred.
Knowledge of federal, state and local regulations associated with land acquisition, environmental issues, and airport design standards essential.
Knowledge of contracts, forms, terminology and procedures used in grants/contracts administration preferred.
Knowledge of Disadvantaged Business Enterprise programs and processes important.
Ability to interact with various agencies, contractors, architects and the federal and state government.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with the public and coworkers.
Familiarity with a variety of office equipment and computer systems including spreadsheets and word processing.
Attention to detail and accuracy required.
Regular attendance is necessary and is essential to meeting the expectations of the job functions.
Ability to understand and comply with City standards, safety rules and personnel policies.
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