The City of San José Aviation Department is seeking an Assistant Director of Aviation to manage five Deputy Directors who oversee the following divisions: Business Development; Planning and Capitol Development; Facilities; Finance & Administration; and Operations. This position also oversees Airport Employee Services, Airport Technology Services and has cognizance over Public Safety operations.

Responsible for the overall day-to-day administration and operations of the Airport, the Assistant Director will be the primary interface with the TSA, FAA, U.S. Customs and Border Patrol, other regulatory agencies, airlines, car rental agencies, concessionaires, and two Fixed Base Operators (FBOs).

In addition, the Assistant Director will work closely with Airport Divisions on business planning and strategy development and play a critical role in communicating and implementing department-wide strategies so that all employees, partners, and stakeholders understand SJC’s goals and how their work connects to those initiatives.

The Assistant Director will also advise the Director of important and/or sensitive issues, and take appropriate action to address them, as well as be a critical liaison with the City Council’s staff, City Manager’s Office and key community, neighborhood, and business leaders on environmental and other regulatory matters.

Education and Experience:

A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Aviation Management, Business Administration, or Public Administration is required. A Master’s Degree in Public Administration or Business Administration, Aviation Management and/or AAAE/ACI accreditations are desired.

The successful candidate will possess broad based knowledge of airport operations and at least seven (7) years of senior aviation management experience at a medium or large hub airport with heavy emphasis on aviation safety and security, strategic and long-range planning, environmental impacts (air, noise abatement programs), capital improvement projects, FAA AIP grant and PFC application processes, financial management, lease negotiations and community relations. Experience at a level equivalent to Deputy Director is desirable but not required.

Compensation & Benefits

The annual salary range for this position is $170,138.54 – $274,847.82. The actual salary will be determined by the final candidate’s qualifications and experience. Relocation assistance is available. For instructions on how to apply, please click here to see the recruitment brochure, or visit the searches tab at www.adkexecutivesearch.com.

Filing Deadline: June 30, 2024