DIRECTOR OF AVIATION Oakland, CA Up to $26,933/month,37.5-hr work week Your Port. Your Community. Your Career. When you join the [redacted], you become part of a proud local legacy, an organization that touches virtually every resident with its services and programs. The [redacted] oversees the Oakland seaport, Oakland International Airport and 20 miles of waterfront. The Oakland seaport is in the top 10 busiest container ports in the U.S.; Oakland International Airport is the second largest San Francisco Bay Area airport offering over 300 daily passenger and cargo flights; and the Port\'s real estate includes commercial developments such as Jack London Square and hundreds of acres of public parks and conservation areas. Oakland International Airport (OAK) is growing in activity, taking on new projects for improvements, and considering modernization plans for most of its facilities. OAK is moving aggressively toward zero emissions and partnering with both the community and tenants on important related projects including: onsite renewable energy generation, storage, and charging facilities. Another area of focus will also include addressing sea level rise and opportunities at its North Field. Leading these efforts to develop the evolution of OAK will be both exciting and transformative. The Director of Aviation will direct and advance these aviation programs at OAK in accordance with the mission, goals, and objectives as articulated by the Executive Director and approved by the Board of Port Commissioners. In this leadership role, the Director of Aviation will strategically shape OAK through community engagement, close collaboration with stakeholders, strategic thinking, and commitment to the airport customer experience. Minimum Qualifications Education: Bachelor\'s Degree with major course-work in business, marketing, economics, or closely related fields. Experience: Seven years of demonstrated experience in airport management including work in multiple areas such as operations, security, management, marketing, leasing, terminal management, and/or community engagement. The Port’s compensation and benefit program ranks among the best in the region for public jurisdictions and is designed to reward performance and promote a balanced lifestyle, both at the workplace and away from the workplace, for our employees and their families. The Port is committed to the health and well-being of its employees and has been recognized as a FIT-Friendly Employer by the American Heart Association. We offer a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 457 plan and paid leave. The Port offers retiree medical benefits for employees and dependents after 10 years of CALPERS service (including 5 years at the Port). Application deadline is January 8, 2024 at 5:00 pm. The [redacted] is an Equal Opportunity Employer