Airport Operations Manager (Senior Aviation Manager)

Full-time position available with the Aviation Department, Operations Division, located at 1 Kansas City Blvd.
Salary Range: $7,268-$10,902/month
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Application Deadline Date: April 29, 2025


Responsibilities

• Supervises staff responsible for FAR Part 139 compliance, coordination of snow removal, airport emergency incident command, inspection of tenant leased areas, public parking facilities, construction safety, and terminal and landside inspections.
• Prepares annual budget and acts as approval authority for the Operations Division.
• Assist with planning and monitoring construction projects for compliance with FAR Part 139, as well as airport rules and regulations.
• Collaborates with Planning & Engineering division for Airport Master Plan and Noise Compatibility program updates.
• Supervises noise compatibility program and acts as noise complaint liaison for the department. Acts as liaison to KCFD ARFF unit and tenant managers for all operational issues.
• Maintains Airport Certification Manual, Airport Emergency Plan, Wildlife Hazard Management Plan, and SMGCS plan.
• Collaborates with Terminal Operations and Airport Police to develop and test terminal emergency action plans.
• Supervises planning for yearly Airfield Emergency Drill.
• Performs audit of utilization of common-use terminal equipment and RON parking to ensure appropriate invoicing.
• Coordinates development of airport rules and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

REQUIRES an accredited Bachelor's degree and 5 years managing a division, section or program within airport operations, airport regulatory compliance, or oversight of building and/or construction operations at an airport; OR high school diploma and 9 years experience in managing a division section or program within airport operations, airport regulatory compliance, or oversight of building and/or construction operations at an airport. Must successfully complete a TSA criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen.


Other Information

URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.
Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to accommodations@kcmo.org .

If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code • 4211).

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