The Airport Director is responsible for the safe and efficient daily operation, planning, development and maintenance of the Northern Colorado Regional Airport.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:
 

Director must comply with all rules, regulations and policies affecting the Airport and Airport personnel, as issued by the Cities of Fort Collins and Loveland, TSA, and the FAA. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• In coordination with Airport Commission, develop and implement strategic plan to promote growth and add value to the region.

• Develop and monitor annual operating and capital improvement budgets.

• Participate in the negotiation of tenant and use agreements.

• Formulate and enforce Airport rules and regulations.

• Monitor Airport personnel, methods, procedures and facilities to improve Airport efficiency.

• Maintain the physical condition of the Airport facilities and ground equipment.

• Provide for all aspects of Airport security and operations.

• Maintain a readiness to handle emergencies.

• Establish an effective noise abatement program.

• Liaison activities, as appropriate, with County, State and Federal agencies.

• Supervise airport staff and coordinate with Loveland Rural Fire Authority to maintain required operational support.

• Apply for and pursue grants to aid in the development of capital improvement program.

Director will be part of the management team of the two cities, and as such is expected to conduct Airport operations in a like manner as other City department.

The Director may be expected to make presentations before the City Councils of the two communities as is

necessary to obtain funding or direction on significant policy issues.

Qualifications

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in Aviation Management, Business or related field.

• Graduate Degree preferred.

• Five (5) years’ experience in airport management, airport facility operations or other related airport/aviation management experience.

• Expertise in maximizing the business potential and revenue stream from airport operations is preferred.

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for education requirements on a year for year basis.

• Accredited Airport Executive (A.A.E.) preferred.

See Link in Recruitment Brochure for Complete Job Description.

Deadline for applications: July 28, 2024