Deputy Airport Director
Apply NowCompany: Onslow County, NC
Location: Jacksonville, NC 28540
Description:
Salary : $93,820.61 - $121,966.79 Annually
Location : Jacksonville, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 7531-00025
Department: Airport
Opening Date: 03/20/2025
Closing Date: 4/20/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Description
Performs complex professional and administrative work coordinating the operations, maintenance, development, and promotion of the County owned and operated Albert J. Ellis Airport; and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the general direction of the Airport Director. Serves in the capacity of Airport Director when they are unavailable. Supervision is exercised over all assigned personnel within the department.
Position Responsibilities
Qualifications
Comprehensive knowledge of airport management. Thorough knowledge of the policies, best practices and procedures of airport and aviation management. Thorough knowledge of office management policies, procedures and techniques. Ability to plan and supervise the work of subordinates. Ability to deal effectively with users, customers and patrons of the airport. Ability to establish and maintain successful relationships with users, customers and patrons of the airport. Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with the Board of Commissioners, County Administrators, stakeholders and the general public.
Education, Experience, and Special Requirements
Bachelor's degree with coursework in one or more of the following; Aviation Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Civil Engineering or a related field and 3 or more years of increasingly responsible experience in airport management, airline management, airport design or airport project management. Demonstrated experience with modern airport administration, innovative economic development, implementation of best management practices; and 2 or more years of experience supervising a diverse workforce. AAAE's Certified Member (CM) status required or ability to obtain within 6 months, a master's degree, AAE or IAP designation preferred. Any equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
This position has a residency requirement. The successful candidate must live within Onslow County or be willing to relocate within 6 months of hire.
Regular Onslow County employees have the ability to participate in a wide array of employee benefits including:
Health Insurance
Health Insurance is provided by BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina and covers a wide variety of healthcare services.
Dental Insurance
Dental insurance is provided by MetLife to full-time employees and covers a percentage of basic to major dental procedures, including orthodontia for children and adults.
Vision Insurance
Vision insurance is provided by MetLife to full-time employees and covers a variety of materials (contacts and glasses frames/lenses) and an annual eye exam.
North Carolina Local Governmental Employees' Retirement System
Eligible employees are automatically enrolled in the retirement system and must contribute 6% of their gross salary each pay period. Once eligibility requirements are met, employees will be able to receive monthly payments for life based on their salary, age, and years of service credit.
NC401k
The County contributes 1% of employees' gross salary into the 401(k) account regardless of the employee's deferral amount. In addition, the County matches employee deferrals up to an additional 4%.
Vacation Leave
Regular full-time employees earn 13.5 days of vacation leave per year. With each 5-year increment of employment, vacation accrual increases.
Sick Leave
Regular full-time employees earn 12 days of sick leave per year.
Paid Holidays
County employees receive paid holidays annually. The Board of County Commissioners approves and may adjust the schedule as deemed necessary.
Teladoc Mental Health Services
The County provides Teladoc Mental Health Services to help employees and their families with personal, family and job-related problems such as depression, and substance abuse concerns.
Supplemental Benefits
County employees are also offered a variety of supplemental benefits such as Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, 457b Deferred Compensation Plan, and MetLife Supplemental Plans.
For more information, please visit and click on the Benefits tab.
01
Do you possess a valid driver's license?
02
The minimun education level for this position is a bachelor's degree. What is your highest level of education?
03
If you selected "other" in the previous question, please state your answer here.
04
Have you uploaded your final transcript showing the date that your degree was awarded and any required certificates or licenses? This must be done even if you are a current employee or we have received it with a previous application.
05
How many years of airport management do you have?
06
Are you currently AAAE Certified (CM) or able to obtain within 6 months of hire?
07
This position has a residency requirement. Are you currently residing within Onslow County or able to relocate within 6 months?
08
Based on your review of the position requirements, are you able to perform the position duties with or without reasonable accommodation?
Required Question
Location : Jacksonville, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 7531-00025
Department: Airport
Opening Date: 03/20/2025
Closing Date: 4/20/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Description
Performs complex professional and administrative work coordinating the operations, maintenance, development, and promotion of the County owned and operated Albert J. Ellis Airport; and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the general direction of the Airport Director. Serves in the capacity of Airport Director when they are unavailable. Supervision is exercised over all assigned personnel within the department.
Position Responsibilities
- Coordinates the operation, maintenance, development, and promotion of the airport, to include all tenants and users, to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state and local rules, regulations and policies.
- Ensures airport safety and security compliance with all Federal Aviation and Homeland Security requirements and regulations.
- Oversees airport capital development projects and ensures construction is completed in compliance with plans, specifications, standards, and best practices.
- Directs the development and implementation of the Airport's security program in accordance with federal security regulations.
- In consultation with other airport divisions, prepares, recommends, and enforces airport internal policies, rules and regulations, and minimum standards for commercial aeronautical activities.
- Supervises maintenance of all airport systems and equipment.
- Schedules, assigns, directs, and supervises activities of assigned airport personnel.
- Attends Airport Advisory Commission and Board of Commissioners meetings as needed. Prepares research and information for agenda packet and presents as required.
- As directed, represents the Airport as a member of various boards, community groups, professional, trade and related organizations. Makes presentations to civic groups and other organizations as required.
- Maintains working relationships with all airport users, tenants, guests, and other stakeholders.
- Ensures emergency response plans are maintained and exercised as required. May act as incident commander during disasters and emergency situations at the Airport. Conducts emergency response exercises and tabletop drill rehearsals. Develops and maintains effective relationships with internal and external response agencies.
- Monitors compliance with applicable environmental programs and permits and maintains the airports SWPPP and SPCC Plans.
- Assists with the development and management of annual budgets, including revenues, expenditures, grants and assists with contract and lease negotiations.
- Oversees the maintenance and repair of facilities, grounds, and equipment. Purchases equipment and supplies as required.
- Recruits, interviews, and recommends the selection of personnel. Provides performance related feedback, coaches, motivates and as necessary disciplines subordinate team members. Maintains time records, schedules leaves, evaluates personnel and maintains personnel records.
- Assists with long range master planning for airport development.
- Assists with business recruitment, air service, marketing, and economic development efforts.
- Performs assigned functions as a Disaster Ready Team (DRT) member, if appointed or volunteer.
- Performs related tasks as required.
Qualifications
Comprehensive knowledge of airport management. Thorough knowledge of the policies, best practices and procedures of airport and aviation management. Thorough knowledge of office management policies, procedures and techniques. Ability to plan and supervise the work of subordinates. Ability to deal effectively with users, customers and patrons of the airport. Ability to establish and maintain successful relationships with users, customers and patrons of the airport. Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with the Board of Commissioners, County Administrators, stakeholders and the general public.
Education, Experience, and Special Requirements
Bachelor's degree with coursework in one or more of the following; Aviation Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Civil Engineering or a related field and 3 or more years of increasingly responsible experience in airport management, airline management, airport design or airport project management. Demonstrated experience with modern airport administration, innovative economic development, implementation of best management practices; and 2 or more years of experience supervising a diverse workforce. AAAE's Certified Member (CM) status required or ability to obtain within 6 months, a master's degree, AAE or IAP designation preferred. Any equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
This position has a residency requirement. The successful candidate must live within Onslow County or be willing to relocate within 6 months of hire.
Regular Onslow County employees have the ability to participate in a wide array of employee benefits including:
Health Insurance
Health Insurance is provided by BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina and covers a wide variety of healthcare services.
Dental Insurance
Dental insurance is provided by MetLife to full-time employees and covers a percentage of basic to major dental procedures, including orthodontia for children and adults.
Vision Insurance
Vision insurance is provided by MetLife to full-time employees and covers a variety of materials (contacts and glasses frames/lenses) and an annual eye exam.
North Carolina Local Governmental Employees' Retirement System
Eligible employees are automatically enrolled in the retirement system and must contribute 6% of their gross salary each pay period. Once eligibility requirements are met, employees will be able to receive monthly payments for life based on their salary, age, and years of service credit.
NC401k
The County contributes 1% of employees' gross salary into the 401(k) account regardless of the employee's deferral amount. In addition, the County matches employee deferrals up to an additional 4%.
Vacation Leave
Regular full-time employees earn 13.5 days of vacation leave per year. With each 5-year increment of employment, vacation accrual increases.
Sick Leave
Regular full-time employees earn 12 days of sick leave per year.
Paid Holidays
County employees receive paid holidays annually. The Board of County Commissioners approves and may adjust the schedule as deemed necessary.
Teladoc Mental Health Services
The County provides Teladoc Mental Health Services to help employees and their families with personal, family and job-related problems such as depression, and substance abuse concerns.
Supplemental Benefits
County employees are also offered a variety of supplemental benefits such as Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, 457b Deferred Compensation Plan, and MetLife Supplemental Plans.
For more information, please visit and click on the Benefits tab.
01
Do you possess a valid driver's license?
- Yes
- No
02
The minimun education level for this position is a bachelor's degree. What is your highest level of education?
- High School or GED
- Associates
- Bachelors
- Masters
- Doctorate
- Other
03
If you selected "other" in the previous question, please state your answer here.
04
Have you uploaded your final transcript showing the date that your degree was awarded and any required certificates or licenses? This must be done even if you are a current employee or we have received it with a previous application.
- Yes
- No
05
How many years of airport management do you have?
- Less than 6 months
- 6 months to 2 years
- 2 years to 5 years
- 6 or more years
06
Are you currently AAAE Certified (CM) or able to obtain within 6 months of hire?
- Yes
- No
07
This position has a residency requirement. Are you currently residing within Onslow County or able to relocate within 6 months?
- No, I am not willing to relocate
- Yes, I currently reside in Onslow County
- Yes, I am willing to relocate within 6 months
08
Based on your review of the position requirements, are you able to perform the position duties with or without reasonable accommodation?
- Yes
- No
Required Question