JOB TITLE:                Airport Manager

DEPARTMENT:        Airport

REPORTS TO:           City Manager

CLASSIFICATION:    Exempt

SUMMARY: 

Manages day-to-day operations of the Poplar Bluff Regional Business Airport, including the general supervision of other airport personnel. Promotes the airport within the community. This is a working supervisor position, and the applicant is expected to work line shifts and perform duties of routine maintenance and line service to aircraft. Responsible for emergency phone calls on a 24-hour basis and accountable to all federal and state agencies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans, directs reviews and oversees the airport maintenance, security, financial, administration, marketing and public relations, property leasing and usage and personnel.
• Ensures compliance with federal and state regulations and operating standards.
• Oversees record-keeping and preparation of accounting reports and financial statements within the City’s accounting system.
• Oversees day to day arrival and departures of aircraft activity and ensures a safe and well-maintained fueling facility and airport grounds.
• Conducts cost benefits, statistical or other analysis, recommends funding programs or improvements, along with staffing requirements to changes.
• Oversees development and implementation of special events.
• Serves as the airport security coordinator and is the immediate contact for security related activities and communications with the Department of Transportation, law enforcement and the FAA.
• Addresses employee performance concerns in compliance with policies and procedures.
• Cooperates and coordinates with the City Human Resources Director to comply with rules and regulations related to recruitment, hiring and promotional processes.
• Develops and manages the annual budget and serves as the subject matter expert for request and proper usage of City funding. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Understanding of business and public administration, principles and practices.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with pilots, plane owners, government officials, city staff and others who frequent the airport.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Possess computer skills for emails and communications and generating reports.
• Successful completion of background investigation, physical exam and drug test a condition of employment. 
• Ability to climb small ladders, lift objects, bend, stoop, kneel, reach push and pull.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of principles and practices of airport management. Familiar with FAA regulations and standards for building and grounds maintenance.
• At least one year experience at an airport, which provides aircraft line services, mobile fueling equipment and grounds maintenance equipment.
• Possess a certification in aircraft refueling.
• Has experiences working with Missouri Department of Transportation, FAA and/or a consulting engineering firm in airport related projects.
• Experience working with or knowledge of an Airport Layout Plan and an Airport Capital Improvement plan.

Applications & Resumes can be submitted to Human Resources, City Hall, 501 Vine Street, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901 or via the City’s website www.poplarbluff-mo.gov.  The deadline for applications is 4:00 p.m. on November 22, 2024.

The City of Poplar Bluff is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.