This is an executive leadership role, serving as the Chief Operating Officer, responsible for directing all aspects of airport operations and reports directly to the executive director. A high degree of independent judgment, discretion and initiative in the management and overall direction of aviation division operations is required. This position oversees all aviation departments including operations & safety, contract management and compliance, maintenance, Airport Police Department, Aircraft Rescue & Fire Fighting, aviation security & technology, the general aviation airport (FMY) and the Port Authority’s fixed-base operator, Base Operations at Page Field. General Description: Implements executive policies and directives, delegation of authority and coordination of activities for all airport operations. Oversees budgetary operations, standard operating practices and the daily operation of the aviation division. Coordinates with and advises the executive director on all matters related to the aviation division, including, but not limited to, airport tenants, customer and Port Authority issues and complaints, contract compliance matters, airside operations, landside operations, airport safety and security and physical facility conditions. Reviews and provides recommended changes to Port Authority and division procedures and policies to enhance service levels to airport customers and tenants. Directs and oversees staff assignments and duties to enhance service levels to airport customers and tenants. Ensures delivery of appropriate aviation services to business and corporate aviation customers utilizing industry knowledge, trends, forecasting and participation in the aviation industry. Responsible for organizational development and strategic planning for the aviation division. Reports and maintains accurate cash flow data and, monitors and controls division budget. This position requires the employee to be on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Due to the nature of the transportation industry, this position is required to be on-site at any time during an emergency, event and/or incident that may impact airport operations. Minimum Requirements: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Considerable knowledge of airport operations, maintenance management, airport public service departments and general aviation industry is required. Must have highly effective communications skills, both written and verbal, be customer and employee focused, possess strong business acumen, critical thinking skills and the ability to manage large group departments of diverse employees, both union and non-union. Must be able to identify and manage internal controls, solve time-sensitive problems effectively and be able to handle a wide variety of challenges and provide timely solutions. Training and Experience: Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university with a focus in aviation management or a related field, master’s degree a plus. Minimum of 7 or more years of recent experience in a senior management level role in management, administration and operations of an airport, a commercial air carrier or general aviation airport facility with increasing responsibility. Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates ability to perform duties effectively may be substituted. Possession of a valid Florida driver’s license is required. Professional certifications are desirable. Must be a U.S. citizen. Other: Compensation: The salary range for this position is $120,000 - $190,000, commensurate with experience. The Lee County Port Authority offers an attractive range of benefits including Florida Retirement System at the executive level, a car, generous paid-time-off (PTO) bank and all other regular benefits (medical, vision, dental, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement and more.)