What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Yakima Air Terminal position at City of Yakima?
The City of Yakima has an exceptional opportunity at the Yakima Air Terminal for your aviation career to take flight and "soar" with new leadership, expansion plans and progressive timelines. If your airport management career is experiencing a "delay" in growth and development, apply for the Airport Operations and Maintenance Manager today!
The manager provides leadership, oversight and direction for all airport-related activities; plans, organizes, directs, supervises, monitors, and evaluates the operations, maintenance, growth, development and administrative activities of the Yakima Air Terminal ("YAT"). Promotes teamwork and fosters a positive relationship with City personnel (elected officials, management, and staff), as well as with airport users, occupants, vendors, and community at large.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
The City of Yakima is a premier employer in the Yakima Valley with extensive opportunities for training and growth. The City offers a competitive benefit package including:
- Salary range $132,163.20 - $168,708.80 Annually
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
- FREE healthcare clinic!
- WA State PERS pension plan
- 3% contribution to a 457 deferred compensation plan
- PTO accrual starting at 19.00 hrs/mo (Part-time positions are pro-rated to the percentage of the position)
- 11 paid holidays
- Longevity pay incentive (after 5 years)
- Life Insurance
- Much more!
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Aviation, Public Administration, Business Administration, Engineering or related field is required PLUS seven (7) years of increasingly responsible experience in airport management and airport operations, including three (3) years of administrative and supervisory experience at an airport. Extensive public relations experience is required.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND/OR CERTIFICATES:
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License and obtain a Washington State License upon hire.
Ability to pass a ten (10) year background check for security clearance to obtain a Security Identification Display Area badge upon hire.
Airport Security Coordinator (ASC) training certificate required or obtained within six (6) months of hire date.
American Association of Airport Executives, Certified Member OR Accredited Airport Executive (A.A.E.) certification from the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) preferred.
APPLY:
View the complete job posting and apply online at www.yakimawa.gov
Applications must be completed in full and include an attached resume and cover letter.
Position will be open until filled. Applications received by 4:00 PM on 10/24/25 will receive priority consideration.
EOE
Salary : $132,163 - $168,709