Airport Manager - Airlines

Requirements And Preferences

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Airport Manager for the Airline section. This announcement will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received.

Benefits Of Broward County Employment

• Eleven (11) paid holidays each year
• Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year
• Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)
• Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health Benefits
• High-Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: Employee $10.90 / Family $80.79
• Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 Annually
• Consumer Driven Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: Employee $82.58 / Family $286.79
• Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan 457 Deferred Compensation county matches up to $2,000 a year.

Scope Of Work

Duties And Responsibilities

• Administers the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) Administration Division - Airline Management Section; developing policies, procedures and priorities to meet established goals.
• Spearhead inaugural meetings with startup entities and liaise with other divisions within BCAD to address checklist items, ensuring timely coordination of site readiness expectations with the business partners.
• Develops and revises FLL's Competition Plan in adherence to FAA requirements.
• Negotiates, develops and prepares leases and agreements including Terminal Building Lease Agreements, Airline Service Provider Agreements, Field Usage Agreements, Signatory and Non-Signatory Airline Amendments, permits, and other property agreements for office buildings, warehouses, open ground storage and other facilities at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
• Initiates and cultivates strategic connections with airport tenants, fostering positive and collaborative relationships among departmental administration, and the Airport community.
• Periodically meets with Property Directors, Airport Affairs Members and local Airline Management regarding lease matters; inspects, evaluates and monitors the airport’s leaseholds and facilities for compliance with terms and conditions contained in leases and property agreements and with established departmental practices.
• Responsible for conducting an annual Space Audit to ensure all lease space is accurately represented on Terminal Building Lease Agreement Exhibits.
• Distributes rates and charges to tenants and audits agreements semi-annually; Monitors Airline Business/Tenant living wage, health insurance and worker retention to ensure compliance with Broward County Ordinances.
• Reviews and evaluates applications for leases and permits and makes recommendations to provide for maximum financial return and utilization of the airport’s properties and facilities.
• Maintains accurate records of all lease agreements for property and space rentals; reviews and verifies Airline billing, identifies effective dates and termination dates, description of property, annual rental obligations, company name and any special agreements.
• Aids in preparation and monitoring of budgets.
• Consults with the Division Director, management, and staff to continually assess Airline and Tenant needs to ensure alignment with Airport goals.
• Provides leadership to develop solutions for process improvement, efficiency and cost-savings.
• Directs the professional development and training of staff; assigns staff work/projects, operational guidance and support activities, and monitors progress; performs administrative duties such as performance evaluations for subordinates, one-on-one progress meetings, team meetings, coaching, and mentoring.
• Prepares specialized reports and analyses as needed.
• Produces an Annual Analysis of the Airline Section, encompassing occupancy rates delineated by terminal and type, revenue generation, strategies for optimizing facility utilization, and provides recommendations for revenue enhancement.
• Attends conferences and public and professional meetings.
• Performs related work as required.

Competencies

• Decision Quality: Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Knows when to act independently and when to escalate issues. Integrates various inputs, decision criteria, and trade-offs to make effective decisions. Typically makes good independent decisions. Balances Stakeholders: Anticipates and balances the needs of multiple stakeholders. Shows a strong commitment to identifying all relevant issues and making decisions that maximize outcomes for all key stakeholders. Engages effectively with multiple stakeholders and responds with well-balanced, win-win solutions.
• Strategic Mindset: Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies. Keeps up to date on current and future industry trends and market forces and considers these when making decisions. Clearly identifies and prioritizes efforts and initiatives to have the greatest strategic impact on the organization.
• Resourcefulness: Secures and deploys resources effectively and efficiently. Seeks best approaches to conserve resources and minimize waste. Consistently finds creative approaches and workarounds to get the work done with very constrained resources, skillfully matching the types of resources to the specific challenge.
• Plans and Aligns: Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Stays focused on plans and improvises in response to changes, including risks and contingencies. Aligns own team's work with other workgroups'. Looks ahead to determine and obtain needed resources to complete plans.
• Optimizes Work Processes: Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Pays close attention to a variety of metrics and benchmarks; determines both major and subtle ways to optimize processes. Swiftly resolves process breakdowns; takes steps to ensure that problems do not recur.
• Drives Results: Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances. Regularly pushes self to achieve outstanding outcomes; consistently establishes bold goals for own performance; is passionate about excellent results and significant contributions. Shows great tenacity to complete goals/initiatives in a timely way.
• Builds Effective Teams: Builds strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals. Holds constructive dialogue with the team regularly; takes multiple perspectives into account when making decisions. Commits to and prioritizes the team's decisions in most situations; conveys team spirit.
• Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Tailors communication content and style to the needs of others. Pays attention to others' input and perspectives, asks questions, and summarizes to confirm understanding.
• Situational Adaptability: Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. Serves as an example of adaptability and provides guidance and support to help others adapt to new situations. Considers the needs of clients, constituents, and the organization; shifts priorities appropriately.