Airport Director

Salary: $164,276.00 - $197,131.00 Annually
Location : Addison, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 25-00020
Department: Airport
Opening Date: 04/10/2025

Summary
To apply, online, Open until filled. The first review of applicants will be conducted on April 25th, 2025. The contact for this search is Kenneth Gwyn, A.A.E. (). Please review the detailed brochure about this opportunity here.

The Town of Addison is seeking a visionary, experienced and strategic leader as the Airport Director to oversee the airport's long-term planning, redevelopment, operations, and real estate portfolio. The Airport Director is responsible for managing the airport's day-to-day operations in a safe and efficient manner and ensuring governmental compliance. Reporting to the Deputy City Manager, the Airport Director plays a critical role in the airport and Town's economic growth and vitality.

The ideal candidate is a visionary and collaborative leader who fosters a positive and accountable work culture, balances strategic thinking with hands-on problem solving, communicates with clarity and confidence to diverse audiences, encourages teamwork, professional growth, and continuous improvement, and represents the airport with professionalism and integrity.
Essential Functions

• Provides strategic leadership, direction, and guidance in operational strategies; evaluates the Airport's needs, capital improvement program plans, and budgets; and determines Airport priorities and resource requirements.
• Provides leadership to staff; addresses staffing needs and personnel issues; guides and ensures strong work culture.
• Implements Airport policies and directives pursuant to the general direction of the City Manager's Office.
• Develops and implements long-range vision for the airport, including analyzing operational information, evaluating trends, and developing plans with other Town departments to achieve future goals and growth objectives.
• Oversees the airport real estate portfolio to maximize the performance and value, consistent with the airport's strategic objectives.
• Develop relationships with aircraft owners and operators in the Dallas Region to attract them to Addison Airport.
• Promotes positive internal and external relationships through meeting and speaking with tenants and public groups regarding airport issues.
• Prepares and presents briefings and analytical proposals to City Manager and City Council.
• Oversees budget preparation for all departmental functions; approves department-wide expenditures; participates in strategic planning, regulatory compliance, and succession planning.
• Prepares strategic and annual operating budget to support airport operations; manages budget.
• Coordinates with funding agencies and ensures airport compliance with FAA and TxDOT rules and regulations.
• Establishes airport operating procedures to ensure compliance with the FAA.
• Working knowledge of FAA Part 139.
• Ensures adherence to EPA, FAA, and TxDOT regulations.
• Coordinates and expedites special projects and studies.
• Develops and implements strategies for airport redevelopment, airport master plan, capital improvement projects, grant funding, and increasing airport revenues.
• Develops and implements airport marketing strategies.
• Develops and/or coordinates aviation policies to provide aviation safety.
• Using gathered operational data to create monthly reports along with other presentations upon request.
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and people to whom service is provided.
• May be asked to perform additional job duties that are directly, indirectly or completely unrelated to normal job functions in the course of presenting certain Town special events.
• Performs related duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in aviation management, business, or related field; AND
• Seven (7) years' experience in aviation management; OR
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• AAAE Certified Member is preferred.

Conditions of Employment:

• Valid Texas Driver's License.
• Must be able to obtain Airport Movement Area certification within two (2) weeks of hire.
• Clear Criminal Background check and pre-employment drug screen.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of FAA regulations pertaining to public use airport facilities.
• Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.
• Knowledge of project management practices.
• Knowledge of budget development and management practices and principles.
• Skilled in preparing clear and concise presentations, reports, and correspondence.
• Skilled in working safely with hand and power tools and equipment.
• Skilled in presenting information to groups of varying size with strong communication skills.
• Skilled in developing short- and long-range plans.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a standard office environment. Work is generally performed indoors but may involve limited exposure to outdoor weather conditions.

This is an exempt position; incumbent will be expected to work whatever hours are necessary to complete responsibilities.

EEO STATEMENT

The Town of Addison is an equal opportunity employer. The Town prohibits discrimination on the basis of any protected class, status, characteristic, or activity under the law.

ADA/EOE/ADEA

• Competitive compensation package and excellent benefits options for Medical, Dental and Vision insurance for employees and their dependents that will begin from date of hire. Medical premiums are as low as $0.00 per paycheck for employee only coverage and dental premiums are covered at 100% for employee only coverage. For complete details, refer to the Town's Human Resources Total Compensation page.
• Addison participates in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 7% employee contribution with 14% Town contribution at retirement. Fully vested after 5 years.
• Optional deferred compensation 457 Plan with 2/3 Town matching contribution, up to 4% after new hire trial period.
• Tuition reimbursement program at 50% of tuition cost.