Job description

Overview

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is recruiting for an Airport Manager focused on the Airline section within the Aviation Department. This role supports Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and North Perry Airport, with a strong emphasis on airline and tenant relations, agreement management, compliance, and terminal-related development.

The posting will stay open until enough applications are received.

What the role covers

The position serves as the main contact for airline and terminal tenant matters, including policy questions, service-provider issues, and coordination with airport stakeholders. It also works closely with air service development teams to support new services and overall airport growth.

Key duties

Lead the Airline Management Section within the FLL Administration Division and help set priorities, procedures, and policies.
Coordinate kickoff meetings with new business partners and work with internal BCAD teams to make sure readiness items are completed on time.
Develop and update the airport’s Competition Plan in line with FAA requirements.
Draft, negotiate, and manage leases, agreements, permits, amendments, and other property-related documents for terminal, field, and facility use.
Build and maintain productive relationships with tenants and airport community partners.
Meet regularly with property, airport affairs, and airline management representatives to handle lease matters and verify compliance with agreements and department standards.
Complete annual space audits so leased space is accurately reflected in terminal lease exhibits.
Set and distribute tenant rates and charges, review agreements twice a year, and monitor wage, insurance, and retention requirements for airline business tenants under county ordinances.
Review lease and permit applications and recommend actions that support revenue and efficient use of airport assets.
Maintain accurate lease records and verify billing details such as effective dates, end dates, property descriptions, rental obligations, company names, and special terms.
Assist with budget preparation and budget tracking.
Work with division leadership and staff to identify tenant needs and align them with airport objectives.
Improve processes, efficiency, and cost control through practical solutions.
Guide staff development through assignments, coaching, mentoring, performance feedback, and team meetings.
Prepare reports and analyses, including an annual airline section review covering occupancy, revenue, facility use, and opportunities to improve returns.
Attend conferences and public/professional meetings as needed.

Minimum qualifications

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required, with coursework in aviation management, business administration, or a closely related field.

Candidates must have at least four years of airport management experience related to airline management, including one year in a supervisory capacity.

Licenses, certifications, and compliance

A valid Florida Driver's License is required, with authority to operate a county vehicle throughout employment.
The selected candidate must obtain and keep a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge and maintain a Customs and Border Protection seal.
All airport employees must pass a Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) and Security Threat Assessment (STA) under TSA requirements in 49 CFR Part 1542 to receive a SIDA badge.

Preferred qualifications

Master's degree in aviation management, business administration, or a closely related discipline.
AAAE Airport Certification such as ACE, CM, or AAE.
Airports Council International certification (IAP).
Two years of aviation experience.
Two years of contracts and lease experience.

Work style and competencies

The ideal candidate should be comfortable in a fast-paced, changing environment, capable of managing several priorities at once, and able to deliver results while resolving competing demands. Strong decision-making, stakeholder management, strategic thinking, resourcefulness, planning, process improvement, team leadership, communication, adaptability, and results orientation are all important to success in this role.

Physical and work environment

This is a sedentary role that may involve some walking or standing and occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds, along with sustained keyboard use. No unavoidable hazards are noted for the position.

Benefits

11 paid holidays each year.
2 weeks of paid vacation annually.
Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,000 per year.
Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions.
Paid parental leave.
Health coverage options, including a High-Deductible Health Plan and a Consumer Driven Health Plan.
The High-Deductible Health Plan includes bi-weekly employee premiums of $10.90 and family premiums of $80.79, plus a County-funded Health Savings Account of up to $2,400 annually.
The Consumer Driven Health Plan includes bi-weekly employee premiums of $82.58 and family premiums of $286.79.
Florida Retirement System participation through either a pension plan or an investment plan.
457 Deferred Compensation with county matching up to $2,000 per year.

Core values and equal opportunity

Broward County expects employees to demonstrate collaboration, customer focus, trust, and respect for differing perspectives. The County is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and reasonable accommodations for qualified people with disabilities. During emergencies, employees may be required to serve as emergency workers and perform assigned disaster-response duties. County employees are also expected to uphold the public trust, follow ethics and conflict-of-interest rules, and maintain effective working relationships with the public, coworkers, elected officials, and others.

Airport Manager - Airlines

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