Massport Job Openings
Job Title:Director,Worcester Airport

Job Code: FY09-A10
Post Date: 9/15/2008
Job Title: Director, Worcester Airport
City: Worcester Masschusetts

Description:

Recruitment for this position is being conducted by Shey-Harding executive search firm. The Principal Consultant of this engagements is Susan Dvonch, President. All interested candidates should submit a cover letter outlining reasons for interest in the position, resume, salary history, and five professional references by e-mail directly to hq@shey-harding.com. Telephone inquiries are welcome at 562-799-8854.

The Director of Worcester Airport reports to the Director of Aviation and is responsible for the supervision of the Massport Operations Shift Managers and other city staff as assigned including airfield maintenance, custodial, administrative, ARFF, and security.

The Director is also responsible for directing, coordinating, administering and managing Worcester Regional Airport in accordance with the Authority's policies, procedures and priorities. He / She also directs business development initiatives to expand and retain general aviation service, commercial air service and airport support businesses.

Essential Tasks of the Role

Oversees the daily operations of Worcester Regional Airport.

• Develops and manages through the city budget office annual operating budget for Worcester Airport.
• Implements and manages the capital spending and equipment plans for Worcester.
• Represents Massport in negotiations and relations with tenants, concession operators, governmental agencies and the City of Worcester and its agents.
• Develops policies, procedures and programs in compliance with FAA, TSA and Massport guidelines.
• Serves as the primary liaison between the City of Worcester and Massport for all operating and contractual issues.
• Serves as federally mandated, trained, Airport Security Coordinator(ASC), responsible in conjunction with Massport Security, for overall security of the facility.
• Acts as Airport Operations Manager when necessary.

Oversees departmental staff and budget.

• Directs and coordinates through city provided subordinates departmental activities and functions utilizing knowledge of department functions and Massport policies, standards and practices.
• Reviews and analyzes reports and documents prepared by staff.
• Confers with supervisory personnel to obtain data required for planning department activities, such as new departmental commitments, status of work in progress and problems encountered.
• Assigns or delegates responsibility for specific work or functional activities and disseminates policy to supervisory personnel.
• Gives work directions, resolves problems, manages workloads and sets deadlines to ensure completion of work.
• Coordinates activities of department with activities of other departments in the city and at Massport to insure optimum efficiency and economy.
• Prepares reports and records on departmental activities for Airport Commission, city and Massport Board.
• Evaluates current procedures and practices for accomplishing work of the department to develop and implement alternate methods designed for improvement of work.
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The successful candidate must be able to work in an airport environment with conditions that may include fumes, odors, gases, chemicals, and dust as well as decibels in the range of 65-100/ and in all weather conditions(hot,cold,humid,dry, and wet); ability to work heights on top of buildings; and the ability to work with grass and weeds.

Unique Expertise/Certifications/Registrations

• Ability to obtain a Massport Security Badge.
• Ability to pass airfield driving test and obtain aerodrome Ramp, Apron, and Airfield License.
• Ability to pass Massport's controlled substance testing and background checks.
• Working knowledge of Instrument Landing Systems(ILS)preferred.

Requirements:

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's Degree in Aviation Management or related field or equivalent professional experience. The candidate will also have seven plus years of airport management related experience at a small or medium hub or large general aviation airport. In addition, extensive knowledge of aircraft and airport operations, airport certification requirements, FAA Part 139, security and other FAA and MAC regulations is required. Demonstrated experience in airport marketing and business development is preferred.
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