Assistant Director - Airfield Maintenance & Operations

2w2 weeks ago

City of Dallas

US · Full-time · $132,148 – $165,185

About this role

The Assistant Director of Airfield Maintenance and Operations serves as operational and financial subject matter expert to maintain the airport system as an award-winning airport in the aviation industry. This role oversees the Dallas Airport System, including Dallas Love Field, Dallas Executive Airport, and Vertiport. It performs advanced high-level management and supervision for all airfield maintenance and operations tasks to ensure security, safety, and efficiency.

Directs, plans, and oversees operations and maintenance of all airfields in the DAS while managing airside, landside, and regulatory activities. Handles airfield emergencies and weather-related needs for safe operations. Ensures runways, taxiways, and runway safety areas within the AOA remain in good standing with the FAA.

Manages multiple Senior Managers to align with overall Airport System goals and enhance operational efficiency. Oversees all vendors and consulting services related to the Operations Department. Collaborates closely with managers to address construction issues and minimize maintenance impacts on airport efficiency.

Develops and executes departmental strategic plans aligned with organizational goals and ensures compliance with aviation mandates. Manages budgets for airside and airfield operations while communicating with executive leadership on strategies and reports. Identifies areas for quality management to enhance productivity through improved procedures.

Requirements

Serves as operational and financial subject matter expert for airport system maintenance
Ability to collaborate with all stakeholders to solve day-to-day problems with innovative solutions
Empowers managers to use high levels of problem solving and deductive reasoning
Understands FAA Part 139/CFR 49 and city, state, and regional rules and regulations
Advanced management and supervision skills for airfield maintenance and operations
Experience managing airside and landside activities in airport environments
Knowledge of aviation mandates and standards for safety and security
Proficiency in developing budgets and strategic plans for airfield operations

Responsibilities

Directs, plans, and oversees the operations and maintenance of all airfields in the DAS
Manages, oversees, and monitors all airside, landside, and regulatory activities throughout the Airport
Manages airfield emergencies and weather-related needs for safe operations
Manages multiple Senior Managers, ensuring alignment with overall Airport System goals
Ensures the Runways, Taxiways, Runway Safety Areas within the AOA remain in good standing with the FAA
Oversees all vendors and consulting services related to Operations Department
Develops and executes departmental strategic plans aligned with organizational goals
Develops and manages budgets for airside and airfield operations