Assistant Director, Airside Facilities

General Description:

Effectively leads a team of maintenance personnel whose primary goal is to perform multiple assigned functions in the airside and facility maintenance division.  Develops and oversees the day-to-day execution of assigned work plan, strategic planning, budget planning and performance output using the enterprise maintenance management software. Maintains complete accountability of employee performance to ensure full compliance with regulatory, CODE and SOP Requirements.

Supervision Received:

This position requires work to be completed independently with minimum supervision.  Direction received focuses on strategic objectives and is typically collaborative in nature.  This makes policy recommendations and would be considered “upper-middle” management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administers policies and procedures to maintain a current FAA operating certificate; ensures FAA Part 139 compliance.
• Plans, organizes and directs airside facilities activities of the airport through subordinate managers and supervisors.
• Implements standard operating policies, procedures and safety regulations in compliance with Federal, State, and local governments, as well as compliance with FAA Regulations and Advisory Circulars. Serves as airside SME for FAA Airport Certification Inspections.

• Directs and manages airside facilities team to include development of strategic plans, budgets, work initiatives and/or assignments.  Supervises and evaluates assigned staff, timely addresses and documents all employee concerns.
• Ensures timely submission of required ad-hoc/annual reports including but not limited to performance evaluations, accident reporting, etc.   
• Drives performance, productivity and accountability through measurable, results-oriented   performance metrics. 
• Develops and manages annual budgets   
• Develops and nurtures business relationships with airline stakeholders and other critical terminal operators. Participates in meetings and makes presentations regarding planned projects to airport staff, airline representatives, trade groups, academic groups and city officials; prepared various charts, maps, graphical data for presentation purposes.  Interacts with government officials, airlines, planning consultants and airport management in the performance of assigned duties.  
• Provides support and oversight for the safe completion of all activities performed.
• Monitors project schedules, budgets, expenditures, staffing levels to ensure work is being completed efficiently and as projected.      
• Ensures the business needs of the Airport are continually blended with environmental compliance requirements in the planning and support of activities involving capital projects, and overall operation of the Airport. 
• Validates that all projects/contracts conform to established procurement guidelines.     
• All other duties as assigned        

Decision Making

Decision making in this role is typically related to assessing scope of work/task, identifying appropriate resources and development of project schedules and budgets.  The role also recommends policy and/or strategic changes. 

Leadership Provided

Provides guidance to a varied group of technical and professional employees engaged in DOA wide and/or policy advisory driven activity.  Guidance should typically be general in nature and focused on objectives, desired results, process improvement and policies/procedures.   

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to apply sound analytical thinking to solve technical and/or process improvement challenges.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong working knowledge of computers and a variety of software including MS word, Excel, PowerPoint and computer aided design (CAD) applications; knowledge of construction documents and design for utility and airport support systems.

• Extensive knowledge of FAR Part 139 Certification.
• Thorough knowledge of airport and aviation operations, principles, and practices relating to risk management, security, safety, and ARFF; comprehensive knowledge of mandated regulatory requirements of FAA.
• Skilled in solving complex problems; ability to conduct detailed analytical evaluations and studies as they relate to federal regulations; ability to prepare reports and recommendations; ability to write, review, and administer contracts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; skilled in preparing clear and concise administrative reports; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications – Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 5 years of aviation management experience, or similar area
• 5 years of supervisory experience     

Licensures and Certification

• Valid Georgia driver’s license is required
• Ability to acquire and maintain DOA security clearance badge required
• AMA existing or within 3 months of hire required
• A.A.E. or IAP accreditation (existing or must acquire with 2 years of position hire/appointment)
• Preferred certifications:  Facility Management Professional (FMP), Certified Facility Manager (CFM), or Project Management Professional (PMP)  

Essential Capabilities and Work Environment

• Physical lifting and sensorial capabilities are required to perform this job successfully
• The position requires sitting, standing, walking, lifting of 10 pounds frequently.
• The positon requires climbing, balancing, crouching, crawling or the use of stairs and ladders frequently.     
• The position requires reaching/working overhead never or occasionally.
• This position requires the ability to work in inclement weather and in varying temperatures.   

The position may require the ability to work in a confined space.