SALARY
$35.66 – $37.45 Hourly

$2,852.80 – $2,996.00 Biweekly

$74,172.80 – $77,896.00 Annually

Position Summary 

Supervise, oversee, plan and coordinate all Double Eagle II general aviation activities to include non-air commercial operations; coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, outside agencies and provide staff assistance to higher level supervisory or management level staff.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

 

Supervision Received and Exercised 

Receive general direction from higher level supervisory or management staff.

Exercise direct supervision over supervisory, professional, technical and clerical staff.

 

Essential and Supplemental Functions 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions may include, but are not limited to thefunctions listed below. Must be able to perform the essential functions of thejob with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Coordinate the organization, staffing and operational activities for Double Eagle II airport services including airport maintenance, tenant leases and services, and general aviation traffic services.
Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities; recommend and implement resulting policies and procedures.
Identify opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; identify resource needs; review with appropriate management staff; implement improvements.
Direct, coordinate and review the work plan for airport services; assign work activities; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems.
Coordinate operations and maintenance of Double Eagle II airfields, facilities and tower facilities with the Air traffic control tower; ensure airfield compliance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations, safety guidelines, Emergency Plan Procedures and tenant requirements.
Ensure tenant compliance with applicable lease provisions; respond to tenant inquiries.
Participate in the planning function for future airport expansion, modification or improvement.
Inspect airport and airfield operations; initiate action to correct deficiencies.
Select, train, motivate and evaluate Double Eagle II personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.
Participate in the development and administration of assigned budget; monitor expenditures; recommend adjustments as necessary.
Provide staff assistance to higher level supervisory or management level staff; and present reports and other correspondence as appropriate and necessary.
Coordinate Double Eagle II activities with those of other divisions and outside agencies and organizations.
SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
Represent the Department of Aviation for requests and inquires from the general public.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements 

Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, business administration, or aviation management; and

Five (5) years of operational and/or managerial aviation experience; and

To include two (2) years of supervisory experience

Airport Certified Employee (ACE), or Certified Member (C.M.) Certification or American Association of Airport Executives Accreditation (AAE) preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:  

Dependent on position may require a valid New Mexico Driver’s license and a City Operator’s Permit (COP).

Must be able to successfully qualify for and maintain a Sunport Access Control card as determined by the criteria set forth by the policies and guidelines of the Aviation Department and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

Successful completion of a security background check conducted by U. S Customs and Border Protection.

 

Preferred Knowledge 

Operational characteristics, services and activities of an aviation program
Modern and complex principles and practices of aviation and maintenance administration
Basic principles of municipal budget preparation and control
Airfield lighting, markings and signs
Rules and regulations of the Federal Aviation Administration as they relate to airport operations
Principles and practices of lease agreements and lease compliance auditing
Economic development experience of general aviation activities
Methods and techniques of providing communications services within an airport environment
Operational characteristics of the Notice Airmen System (NOTAM)
Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation
Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations
Preferred Skills and Ability 

Supervise, direct and coordinate the work of lower level staff
Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff
Provide airport operations and maintenance services
Coordinate airport and tenant services
Ensure operational compliance with rules and regulations of the Federal Aviation Administration
Perform inspection of airport facilities to ensure operational efficiency
Understand the maintenance requirements and functions of an airfield
Interpret and explain City aviation policies and procedures
Prepare clear and concise reports
Communicate clearly and concisely
Coordinate and oversee Fixed Base Operator (FBO) activities and Federal Aviation Administration Regulations (FAR) operations
Interpret and enforce lease agreements and compliance
Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including a variety of City and other government officials, community groups, and the general public
Working Conditions 

Environmental:
Office environment; airfield environment with exposure to noise, fumes and inclement weather conditions.

Physical:
Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, standing and sitting for prolonged periods of time.