Manager, Airfield Maintenance

Title:                     Manager of Airfield Maintenance

Department:          Airfield Maintenance

Reports To:            Senior Vice President, Maintenance

Pay Grade:             326

Union Status:         Union   

Shift:                     Monday – Friday 7:00am – 3:30pm

Summary: Serves under the direction of Department Head of his or her designee  to manage and oversee airfield maintenance functions. Responsible for translating executive directives into operational plans and ensuring staff executes those plans in compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, airport policies, and approved operational standards. Provides managerial oversight of the Airfield Supervisor and Automotive Supervisor and ensures departmental performance, documentation, and operational readiness standards are met.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Other related duties may be assigned; the essential duties and responsibilities include the following:

·       In accordance with executive direction, establishes departmental priorities and operational plans for implementation by the Airfield Supervisor and maintenance staff .

·       In accordance with executive direction, oversees, through supervisory staff, the maintenance, repair, and operational readiness of the following in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements:

o   Runways, taxiways, aprons, and associated pavement surfaces

o   Airfield markings and surface condition maintenance

o   Airfield signage and lighting systems, including runway and taxiway lighting

o   Safety areas, object free areas, and runway protection zones (as applicable to maintenance functions)

o   Drainage systems and associated infrastructure within movement and non-movement areas

o   Snow and ice control equipment, materials, and operational staging

o   Vegetation control and grounds maintenance within regulated airfield areas

o   Fencing, gates, and perimeter security systems within maintenance jurisdiction

o   Wildlife hazard mitigation support functions in coordination with Operations

·       Develops and recommend  preventative maintenance programs to the Department head. Oversees the approved maintenance plans and ensures the Airfield Supervisor and the rest of the team executes them in accordance with approved standards and regulatory requirements.

·       In accordance with executive direction, oversees departmental compliance systems and ensures the Airfield Supervisor and staff properly implement 14 CFR Part 139 requirements.

·       Ensures alignment of airfield maintenance operations with executive strategic objectives.

·       Reviews inspection documentation, maintenance records, and corrective action reports for completeness and regulatory accuracy.

·       Coordinates departmental preparation for FAA inspections in consultation with executive leadership.

·       Monitors compliance trends and identifies systemic deficiencies requiring management intervention.

·       Oversees snow and ice control operations at a programmatic level, ensuring staff implements the Snow and Ice Control Plan in accordance with executive direction. Participates in snow removal activities as needed.

·       Reviews reports of conditions from supervisory staff, ensures appropriate corrective actions are implemented, and elevates significant risks to executive leadership as necessary.

·       Oversees and manages the procurement of equipment, materials, parts, and contracted services necessary to maintain continuous operational readiness of the airfield and fleet. Ensures timely ordering, proper inventory levels, and coordination with purchasing and finance departments in accordance with organizational policies and executive direction.

·       Ensures adequate inventory levels of critical parts, airfield lighting components, pavement repair materials, snow chemicals, and other safety-sensitive supplies.

·       Monitors vendor performance and ensures materials and services meet required specifications and operational standards.

·       In accordance with executive direction, oversees, through the Automotive Supervisor, preventative maintenance, inspection, and repair programs for departmental vehicles and heavy equipment.

·       Ensures compliance with applicable safety regulations governing vehicle and equipment operation.

·       Reviews equipment downtime reports and ensures corrective measures are implemented to maintain operational readiness.

·       Ensures adequate parts inventory and supply levels to support fleet reliability and emergency response capability.

·       Identifies long-term capital equipment replacement needs and submits recommendations to executive leadership.

·       Possess the ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans and specifications.

·       In accordance with executive direction, assist in the maintenance of General Aviation airports as necessary with support of personnel, materials, and/or equipment.

·       Develops, monitors, and manages the departmental operating budget under the direction of management, including resource allocation, capital planning recommendations, and variance reporting.

·       Escalates significant personnel matters, compliance concerns, and operational risks to senior management promptly and without omission.

·       Exercises supervisory authority over assigned staff, including corrective action, and  and addresses performance deficiencies, misconduct, and behavioral concerns in a timely and consistent manner.

·       Other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

·       Provides direct managerial oversight of the Airfield Supervisor and Automotive Supervisor.

·       Establishes performance expectations consistent with executive direction.

·       Recommends and issues corrective and disciplinary action in accordance with organizational policy.

·       Ensures the department maintains proper staffing, training, and documentation standards.

·       Reviews and validates supervisory decisions affecting operational compliance.