Northern Colorado Regional Airport Director

  • CITY OF LOVELAND, COLORADO
  • 500 E. Third Street, Loveland, Colorado
  • Jun 27, 2024
Full Time Administration and Management Aviation or Harbor

Job Description

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Are you passionate about aviation and looking for a dynamic leadership role? The Northern Colorado Regional Airport is seeking an experienced and visionary Director to oversee the safe and efficient daily operations, planning, development, and maintenance of our rapidly growing regional airport. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of air travel in Northern Colorado while contributing to the region’s economic vitality.

Please review our Airport Director brochure to learn more about this exceptional opportunity.

The Airport Director is responsible for the safe and efficient daily operation, planning, development and maintenance of the Northern Colorado Regional Airport. The salary range for this position is $135,900 - $197,000. A starting salary stronger than the mid-range may be possible for an exceptional candidate and with approvals. The City of Loveland offers an excellent benefits package. Details on the benefits can be found here. Relocation assistance will be offered.

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. 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.


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Deadline for application: July 28, 2024

Contacts for this search are:

Dan Sprinkle, A.A.E.
dan@adkexecutivesearch.com

Theresia Schatz, A.A.E.
sia@adkexecutivesearch.com

The City of Loveland is an equal-opportunity employer. We support diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for employees.

Job Address

500 E. Third Street, Loveland, Colorado 80537 United States View Map