GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Aviation Director is responsible for enhancing the economic development of the airport, overall management, and support of the day-to-day administration of the Buckeye Municipal Airport. Through leading onsite staff, this position is responsible for ensuring the safe, secure, and efficient operations of the airport including management of projects, contract staff, and tenant. Formulates the airport’s business strategy, budget process, and overall policies and procedures of the airport. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties. Performs other duties as required. • Develop and execute the airport’s business strategies that enhance the economic development and revenue of the Buckeye Airport. • Identifies, analyzes, and executes policies, programs, and procedures to enhance the operation, efficiency, safety, and financial health of the Airport including implementation of best business practices, personnel administration, insurance and risk protection, community outreach, property development, and business development, implements programs for the leasing and rental of terminal space, airport land and buildings. • Participates and supports activities for the Airport Advisory Board. • Responsible for the oversight of all operational and administrative functions of the airport. Ensures ongoing positive tenant and stakeholder relations and represents airport at stakeholder meetings. Conducts or oversees the development of internal policies and procedures including distributions of workloads and performance management. • Creates effective communication, outreach, relationship development and marketing programs. • Oversees safety, security, and maintenance programs and ensures proper compliance with FAA, other applicable aviation authorities, and/or State of Arizona standard regulations. • Serves as liaison to FAA, regional groups, other municipalities, and private sector stakeholders. • Oversees project planning, capital programming, project procurement, and project management processes. Oversees the budget process, financial planning, and reporting. Develops and directs practices that regulate the financial aspects of the airport. • Oversees and promotes economic development and business expansion at the airport. Coordinates the airport’s economic and business development programs. • Oversees the management and coordination of State and Federal grant programs. • Manages professional contracts including consultants, DBE, and insurance brokerage contracts. • Updates Airport Rules and Regulations and Minimum Standards and other policies for Board approval as needed. Liaison for the Airport Advisory Board. JOB DESCRIPTION Aviation Director Aviation Director June 2023 • Monitors potential legislative impacts and prepares informational briefs for the Board. • Responds to requests for information from residents as appropriate, assists the public within the scope of authority. • Performs other duties as assigned or required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Aviation, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field, and five years of aviation experience with progressively responsible management and supervisory duties. Necessary Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of: • 14 CFR Parts 77 and 139, 49 CFR Part 1542 an other applicable State and Federal regulations • City policies and procedures. Skill in: • Reading, interpreting, understanding, and applying aviation standards and procedures, Federal Rules and Regulations. • Use of a personal computer and business software associated with managing an airport. • Working under pressure of deadlines, and establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with employees, officials, stakeholders, other agencies, and the general public. • Effective communication, both verbally and written, and comfortable conducting presentations to groups of people. • Able to demonstrate connection to a wide network of aviation contacts and opportunities. Special Requirements: Possession of a valid Arizona Driver’s License; American Association of Airport Executives Certified Member (C.M.) is required within the first year of employment. PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. A pilot’s license is a plus. • Physical demands to stand or walk: Frequent walking and standing within Airport grounds and building. • Sit: For most job tasks at a standard desk with a chair, at meetings, to drive, to meet others in their offices. • Talk/Listen: To be able to orally communicate with staff, employees, and others. • Dexterity: To be able to write, use the computer and the telephone. • Climb/Balance: To be able to reach top drawers of file cabinets with supportive assistance, such as a step stool. • Stoop/Crawl/Kneel/Crouch: To be able to retrieve files from bottom drawers of file cabinets. • Lift/Move/Push/Pull: To be able to move file boxes weighing up to 25