Aviation Director - City of El Paso, Texas
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Location: El Paso, TX 79936
Description:
Salary: $108,740.00 - $201,600.00 Annually
Location : El Paso, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00243
Job Classification: Transportation Services
Opening Date: 07/23/2024
Job Description
This position is open until filled; interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by Wednesday, September 4, 2024.
Located four miles northeast of downtown El Paso, Texas, El Paso International Airport is the busiest commercial hub in West Texas, also serving Southern New Mexico and Northern Mexico. In 2023, it facilitated over two million enplaned passengers and 1.8 million deplaned passengers, managing a total of 96,316 departing and arriving flights. The airport hosts several commercial airlines, including Southwest, United, Delta, American Airlines, Frontier, Allegiant, Alaska, Mesa Airlines, SkyWest Airlines, and Horizon Air. The airport employs 234 full-time employees.
The City of El Paso is seeking an Aviation Director to manage and direct the operations of El Paso International Airport including business and financial operations, airfield and building maintenance, capital improvement programs and long-range planning. This position reviews and evaluates service delivery methods and systems, responds to and resolves sensitive and complex inquiries including requests of the City Manager, Mayor, and Council, and provides administrative direction and supervision to staff. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances governing commercial aviation operations.
Click here to view the recruitment brochure
Compensation and Benefits
The City of El Paso offers a market competitive total reward package that includes a base salary and a comprehensive benefit package described below.
Base Salary: $108,740.00 - $201,600.00
Retirement - The City participates in the City of El Paso Employees Retirement Trust. The Tier II plan is 2.25% of final wages times retirement service credit. (Age 60 with 7 years of retirement service credit or any age with 35 years of retirement service). An 8.95%member pre-tax contribution is paid by employee and 14.05% is contributed by the City. The City also contributes to Social Security.
Deferred Compensation - Employees are eligible to enroll in a voluntary 457b plan through Empower.
Health Insurance - Self-funded Medical with a Consumer Driven Health Plan (CDHP) and PPO plan.
Dental and Vision Insurance - The City offers PPO or HMO Dental Plans and a PPO vision plan.
Life Insurance - Basic Life insurance ($250,000) for Department Directors; $2,000 for spouse and $1,000 each dependent under age 26 at no cost to employee.
Tuition Reimbursement - up to $5,000/calendar year (degrees, certifications, and continuing education.)
Vacation - Maximum balance of 400 hours.
Sick Leave - Up to fifteen (15) days per year (no accrual limit).
Personal Days - Four (4) days per year deducted from Sick Leave.
Wellness Program - El Paso Wellness Program - up to $150/month (Fitness Incentive or Biometric Incentive) and use of City gym.
On-site Wellness Clinic - Providence Medical Partners provides select health care at no cost to City employees who participate in the City's health insurance.
Vehicle Allowance - up to $4,200 ($350/month) or Airport-issued vehicle.
Relocation Assistance: May be available.
Desired Qualifications
This position requires a bachelor's degree in business, public or aviation administration, or a related field, and eight (8) years' airport administration or operations experience, including four (4) years in a managerial capacity. Certification by the American Association of Airport Executives as an Accredited Airport Executive (A.A.E.) or certification as an International Airport Professional (IAP) from Airports Council International (ACI) is desired.
The selected candidate must possess a Texas Class "C" driver's license or equivalent from another state. Residency within the El Paso city limits is required. Additionally, the selected candidate must pass a criminal background check, TSA background check, and obtain and maintain a federally mandated security clearance for working at an airport.
Special Instructions
This position is open until filled; interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by Wednesday, September 4, 2024.
For more information, please email or call .
Please consult the recruitment brochure for more information on the benefits available for this position.
01
Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?
02
What is the major concentration of the highest level of education you have earned?
03
Which of the following best reflects your number of years of experience in airport administration and/or operations?
04
Do you currently posses certification by the American Association of Airport Executives as an Accredited Airport Executive (A.A.E.) or certification as an International Airport Professional (IAP) from Airports Council International (ACI)?
Required Question
Location : El Paso, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00243
Job Classification: Transportation Services
Opening Date: 07/23/2024
Job Description
This position is open until filled; interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by Wednesday, September 4, 2024.
Located four miles northeast of downtown El Paso, Texas, El Paso International Airport is the busiest commercial hub in West Texas, also serving Southern New Mexico and Northern Mexico. In 2023, it facilitated over two million enplaned passengers and 1.8 million deplaned passengers, managing a total of 96,316 departing and arriving flights. The airport hosts several commercial airlines, including Southwest, United, Delta, American Airlines, Frontier, Allegiant, Alaska, Mesa Airlines, SkyWest Airlines, and Horizon Air. The airport employs 234 full-time employees.
The City of El Paso is seeking an Aviation Director to manage and direct the operations of El Paso International Airport including business and financial operations, airfield and building maintenance, capital improvement programs and long-range planning. This position reviews and evaluates service delivery methods and systems, responds to and resolves sensitive and complex inquiries including requests of the City Manager, Mayor, and Council, and provides administrative direction and supervision to staff. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances governing commercial aviation operations.
Click here to view the recruitment brochure
Compensation and Benefits
The City of El Paso offers a market competitive total reward package that includes a base salary and a comprehensive benefit package described below.
Base Salary: $108,740.00 - $201,600.00
Retirement - The City participates in the City of El Paso Employees Retirement Trust. The Tier II plan is 2.25% of final wages times retirement service credit. (Age 60 with 7 years of retirement service credit or any age with 35 years of retirement service). An 8.95%member pre-tax contribution is paid by employee and 14.05% is contributed by the City. The City also contributes to Social Security.
Deferred Compensation - Employees are eligible to enroll in a voluntary 457b plan through Empower.
Health Insurance - Self-funded Medical with a Consumer Driven Health Plan (CDHP) and PPO plan.
Dental and Vision Insurance - The City offers PPO or HMO Dental Plans and a PPO vision plan.
Life Insurance - Basic Life insurance ($250,000) for Department Directors; $2,000 for spouse and $1,000 each dependent under age 26 at no cost to employee.
Tuition Reimbursement - up to $5,000/calendar year (degrees, certifications, and continuing education.)
Vacation - Maximum balance of 400 hours.
Sick Leave - Up to fifteen (15) days per year (no accrual limit).
Personal Days - Four (4) days per year deducted from Sick Leave.
Wellness Program - El Paso Wellness Program - up to $150/month (Fitness Incentive or Biometric Incentive) and use of City gym.
On-site Wellness Clinic - Providence Medical Partners provides select health care at no cost to City employees who participate in the City's health insurance.
Vehicle Allowance - up to $4,200 ($350/month) or Airport-issued vehicle.
Relocation Assistance: May be available.
Desired Qualifications
This position requires a bachelor's degree in business, public or aviation administration, or a related field, and eight (8) years' airport administration or operations experience, including four (4) years in a managerial capacity. Certification by the American Association of Airport Executives as an Accredited Airport Executive (A.A.E.) or certification as an International Airport Professional (IAP) from Airports Council International (ACI) is desired.
The selected candidate must possess a Texas Class "C" driver's license or equivalent from another state. Residency within the El Paso city limits is required. Additionally, the selected candidate must pass a criminal background check, TSA background check, and obtain and maintain a federally mandated security clearance for working at an airport.
Special Instructions
This position is open until filled; interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by Wednesday, September 4, 2024.
For more information, please email or call .
Please consult the recruitment brochure for more information on the benefits available for this position.
01
Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
- Associate degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- Doctorate degree
02
What is the major concentration of the highest level of education you have earned?
- Business Administration
- Public Administration
- Aviation Administration
- Closely Related Field to the Above
- None of the above
03
Which of the following best reflects your number of years of experience in airport administration and/or operations?
- 0 - 4 Years
- 5 - 7 Years
- 8 - 10 Years
- 11+ Years
04
Do you currently posses certification by the American Association of Airport Executives as an Accredited Airport Executive (A.A.E.) or certification as an International Airport Professional (IAP) from Airports Council International (ACI)?
- I currently possess AAE certification.
- I currently possess IAP certification.
- I do not currently possess AAE or IAP certification.
Required Question