Organizational Overview

About TAA

The Tucson Airport Authority (TAA), formed in 1948, is dedicated to providing Tucsonans and visitors to Southern Arizona with excellence in aviation services and facilities, hallmarked by unparalleled safety, security and customer service. Running airports is our passion and we are great at it!

Why join our team? Not only are we passionate about aerospace, TAA’s most valuable resource is our people. Come join a culture that encourages and celebrates diversity, creativity, growth and collaboration. Apply today and join the TAA team!

Job Overview:

Under minimal supervision and administrative direction is responsible to manage airport properties and leasing activities for properties owned and/or operated by the Tucson Airport Authority (TAA), including property at Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Ryan Airfield (RYN).

Essential Functions:

The following functions and all other functions not included in this job description are to be performed in the best interests and for the greater good of TAA.

• Manage the leased properties and premises at both TUS and RYN; act as the primary point of contact for airport tenant property management issues, and other applicable administrative policies and procedures; manage and enforce the contractual obligations of all parties to various real estate contracts; prepare lease or agreement recommendations for management, councils or Board of Directors as required.
• Negotiate and interpret complex commercial real estate lease agreements, contract renewals, and various property rights or other rights of use, including determination of best negotiating positions. Recommend negotiating positions and manage review of lease proposals and leases.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with each tenant; interact with local and corporate level tenants to present proposals regarding customer and tenant issues, as well as lease negotiations.
• Research information and organize data in a meaningful manner; provide reports and interpret the results of operations to all levels of management, including the formulation of policies, the preparation of operating data, the coordination of systems and procedures, and special reports as required.
• Lead, and coordinate with other TAA departments tenant inspections and lease compliance issues at TUS and RYN; follow up on lease compliance issues reported by TAA departments.

Your Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or other related fields.
• Two years commercial real estate experience.
• TAA will consider any equivalent combination of experience and education that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to demonstrate aptitude for the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Airport experience.

We Value:

• Knowledge of business management and administration.
• Skill to demonstrate excellent organizational, oral, written communication, proofreading and independent critical thinking.
• Ability to perform tasks with a high degree of accuracy, attention to detail, with mature judgment, in fast moving work surroundings, with deadlines and multiple projects.
• Ability to move freely from primary work area to tenant locations.
• Ability to continually learn and apply the latest up-to-date technical knowledge and skills in functional area of responsibility. Strive to become an expert in field by taking initiative for on-the-job learning experiences, as well as seeking out formal education and coursework for continuous growth and development.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:

• Valid Arizona Driver's license.
• An Arizona Real Estate license is required within nine months of hire or promotion.
• Must obtain and maintain access to the Security Identification Display Area (SIDA).
• Must successfully complete the National Incident Management System (NIMS) 100, 200, 700, and 800 course requirements and certification within the first year of assuming the position.
• As an employee, you are deemed to be essential personnel as part of TAA's emergency response and must respond to airport incidents as requested/required.
• Will serve at the pleasure of the President/CEO and is not covered by the TAA termination appeals process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Tucson Airport Authority (TAA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. TAA's management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, team member activities, access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.

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