Broward County Government
AIRPORT MANAGER (AIRSIDE OPERATIONS)
Broward County Government, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, us, 33336
Broward County Government provided pay range
This range is provided by Broward County Government. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $93,891.97/yr - $149,851.88/yr
Requirements And Preferences Broward County is not accepting attachments for this recruitment, including resumes or similar supporting documentation. Please ensure you complete the application in its entirety and include all information you want considered.
This job announcement will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received and may close at any time.
Benefits of Broward County Employment
Eleven (11) paid holidays each year
Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year
Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2 K annually)
Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions
Paid Parental Leave
Health Benefits: high deductible health plan with employee $10.90 / family $80.79 bi‑weekly, county funded health savings account up to $2 400 annually; consumer driven health plan with employee $82.58 / family $286.79 bi‑weekly; Florida Retirement System (FRS) – pension or investment plan; 457 deferred compensation county matches up to $2 600 a year
General Description Plans, organizes and directs the activities in a specialized area of airport management for the County's Aviation Department. Assists in the management of the Operations Division.
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in aviation management, business administration or a closely related field.
Requires four (4) years in airport management appropriate to the area of assignment including one (1) year of supervisory experience.
Special Certification And License Requirements
Must secure and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License based on area of assignment.
Must secure and maintain for the duration of employment: Airfield driving privileges (movement/nonmovement area driving).
Must secure and maintain for the duration of employment: Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) access with Customs and Border Protection Seal.
Preferences
Master's Degree or higher
American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) – Airport Certified Employee (AAAE-ACE) [Operations, Communications or Security]
American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) – Accredited Airport Executive (AAE)
American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) – Airport Certified Member (CM)
Airports Council International Diploma in Airport Operations (ACI)
Airports Council International Airport Professional (ACI‑IAP)
4+ years or more of Airside Operations (Large Hub International Airport) Experience
2+ years or more of 14 CFR 139 Certification Process, Self‑inspections and Aircraft related Emergency Response Experience
2+ years or more of Wildlife Mitigation and Airfield Construction Coordination Experience
2+ years or more of Emergency Tabletop Exercise and Live Drill Planning Experience
1+ years or more of Supervisory Experience
Scope Of Work
Assist in administering through subordinates the planning, scheduling and coordination of business and planning, procedures and priorities to meet established goals.
Review airport development projects identified in the master plan; assist in monitoring project progress and provide oversight and coordination.
Oversee planning of special events; sit on committees pertaining to marketing and public relations, coordinate with County and State officials, implement programs related to airport operations or maintenance.
Prepare and review hurricane and emergency plans; manage parking functions, inspect facilities and ensure compliance.
Develop, implement and monitor operating budget; prepare annual operating budget and capital improvement submittals; review and approve contractor invoices and purchase requests.
Handle airline‑related challenges; review and approve seasonal airline schedules; engage airline station managers; communicate on operational plans.
Respond to airport emergencies; coordinate emergency response training and updates.
Conduct employee training, development and performance evaluations.
Provide oversight and management control of special projects, contracts, and daily assignments; ensure regulatory compliance.
Act in place of Assistant Division Director or Division Director when absent.
Additional Duties & Responsibilities
Manage and coordinate all functions and regulatory compliance of Airside Operations at FLL, including contractual oversight of Ramp Control and Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting agreements.
Conduct tenant, governmental, and vendor relations; procurement and competitive bidding of contracts.
Coordinate facility design and planning; negotiate contracts, draft agreements, prepare reports and budgets.
Lead employee coaching, mentoring, and corrective action; conduct inspections of county‑owned facilities.
Act as point person or team leader for routine day‑to‑day operations; manage team performance, productivity, scheduling, and resource availability.
Coordinate operations meetings; approve purchases, overtime tracking, payroll, personnel evaluations.
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including CFR Part 139, 77, 107, 1542, Florida Statutes, NFPA 407, ICAO Annex 14, county ordinances, SOPs, and policies.
Oversee planning of special events, airside programs, and emergency plans; conduct emergency drills.
Work Environment Physical Demands Requires sedentary work with walking or standing some of the time; may lift up to 10 pounds; sustained keyboard operations.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment) None.
Special Information Competencies
Decision Quality
Balances Stakeholders
Strategic Mindset
Resourcefulness
Plans and Aligns
Optimizes Work Processes
Drives Results
Builds Effective Teams
Communicates Effectively
Situational Adaptability
County Core Values
Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer‑centric solutions.
Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Contact the Professional Standards Section for assistance.
Emergency Management Responsibilities During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. Employees may be called to work in the event of a disaster or other emergency situation.
County‑wide Employee Responsibilities All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in accordance with Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies. Employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, co‑workers, elected and appointed officials, and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
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Base pay range $93,891.97/yr - $149,851.88/yr
Requirements And Preferences Broward County is not accepting attachments for this recruitment, including resumes or similar supporting documentation. Please ensure you complete the application in its entirety and include all information you want considered.
This job announcement will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received and may close at any time.
Benefits of Broward County Employment
Eleven (11) paid holidays each year
Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year
Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2 K annually)
Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions
Paid Parental Leave
Health Benefits: high deductible health plan with employee $10.90 / family $80.79 bi‑weekly, county funded health savings account up to $2 400 annually; consumer driven health plan with employee $82.58 / family $286.79 bi‑weekly; Florida Retirement System (FRS) – pension or investment plan; 457 deferred compensation county matches up to $2 600 a year
General Description Plans, organizes and directs the activities in a specialized area of airport management for the County's Aviation Department. Assists in the management of the Operations Division.
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in aviation management, business administration or a closely related field.
Requires four (4) years in airport management appropriate to the area of assignment including one (1) year of supervisory experience.
Special Certification And License Requirements
Must secure and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License based on area of assignment.
Must secure and maintain for the duration of employment: Airfield driving privileges (movement/nonmovement area driving).
Must secure and maintain for the duration of employment: Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) access with Customs and Border Protection Seal.
Preferences
Master's Degree or higher
American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) – Airport Certified Employee (AAAE-ACE) [Operations, Communications or Security]
American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) – Accredited Airport Executive (AAE)
American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) – Airport Certified Member (CM)
Airports Council International Diploma in Airport Operations (ACI)
Airports Council International Airport Professional (ACI‑IAP)
4+ years or more of Airside Operations (Large Hub International Airport) Experience
2+ years or more of 14 CFR 139 Certification Process, Self‑inspections and Aircraft related Emergency Response Experience
2+ years or more of Wildlife Mitigation and Airfield Construction Coordination Experience
2+ years or more of Emergency Tabletop Exercise and Live Drill Planning Experience
1+ years or more of Supervisory Experience
Scope Of Work
Assist in administering through subordinates the planning, scheduling and coordination of business and planning, procedures and priorities to meet established goals.
Review airport development projects identified in the master plan; assist in monitoring project progress and provide oversight and coordination.
Oversee planning of special events; sit on committees pertaining to marketing and public relations, coordinate with County and State officials, implement programs related to airport operations or maintenance.
Prepare and review hurricane and emergency plans; manage parking functions, inspect facilities and ensure compliance.
Develop, implement and monitor operating budget; prepare annual operating budget and capital improvement submittals; review and approve contractor invoices and purchase requests.
Handle airline‑related challenges; review and approve seasonal airline schedules; engage airline station managers; communicate on operational plans.
Respond to airport emergencies; coordinate emergency response training and updates.
Conduct employee training, development and performance evaluations.
Provide oversight and management control of special projects, contracts, and daily assignments; ensure regulatory compliance.
Act in place of Assistant Division Director or Division Director when absent.
Additional Duties & Responsibilities
Manage and coordinate all functions and regulatory compliance of Airside Operations at FLL, including contractual oversight of Ramp Control and Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting agreements.
Conduct tenant, governmental, and vendor relations; procurement and competitive bidding of contracts.
Coordinate facility design and planning; negotiate contracts, draft agreements, prepare reports and budgets.
Lead employee coaching, mentoring, and corrective action; conduct inspections of county‑owned facilities.
Act as point person or team leader for routine day‑to‑day operations; manage team performance, productivity, scheduling, and resource availability.
Coordinate operations meetings; approve purchases, overtime tracking, payroll, personnel evaluations.
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including CFR Part 139, 77, 107, 1542, Florida Statutes, NFPA 407, ICAO Annex 14, county ordinances, SOPs, and policies.
Oversee planning of special events, airside programs, and emergency plans; conduct emergency drills.
Work Environment Physical Demands Requires sedentary work with walking or standing some of the time; may lift up to 10 pounds; sustained keyboard operations.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment) None.
Special Information Competencies
Decision Quality
Balances Stakeholders
Strategic Mindset
Resourcefulness
Plans and Aligns
Optimizes Work Processes
Drives Results
Builds Effective Teams
Communicates Effectively
Situational Adaptability
County Core Values
Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer‑centric solutions.
Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Contact the Professional Standards Section for assistance.
Emergency Management Responsibilities During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. Employees may be called to work in the event of a disaster or other emergency situation.
County‑wide Employee Responsibilities All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in accordance with Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies. Employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, co‑workers, elected and appointed officials, and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
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