About This Role
This embedded position reports to the office five days per week at Sun Trax in Auburndale, FL. The Airport Manager supports the day-to-day operations, maintenance, administration, and management of a client-owned airport. This role involves partnering closely with the client, tenants, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders to ensure the airport operates safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable regulations.
Responsibilities
- Support the day-to-day administration, operations, and maintenance of the airport, ensuring activities align with client expectations and applicable safety and regulatory requirements
- Serve as a primary point of contact for airport-related matters, establishing operational procedures, communicating expectations, and ensuring consistent implementation across the airport
- Coordinate tenant needs, including facility access, move-in logistics, maintenance requests, and authorization to use client-owned facilities
- Conduct routine airfield inspections, identify operational or safety concerns, and coordinate timely corrective actions
- Work with the FAA and state aviation regulatory agencies to support compliance
- Contribute to operating budgets, capital improvement program recommendations, and the airport's strategic plan
- Prepare and present operational reports, recommendations, and plans to the client, implementing approved actions and maintaining accurate airport records
- Represent the client and airport in meetings with tenants, stakeholders, municipalities, adjacent property owners, and other community partners
- Work with multidisciplinary team members to support operational priorities, maintain effective communication, and address evolving airport needs
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in Aviation Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field from an accredited program, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- A minimum of five years of relevant experience
- A valid driver's license
- Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, coordinate multiple assignments, and follow through on commitments
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build productive relationships with clients, tenants, colleagues, and stakeholders
- The confidence to exercise sound judgment and work
About the Company
RS&H is currently seeking an Airport Manager to join its team.
