Job Description

Posting number: 2027-00059

Department: Aviation

Job classification: AIR SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR

Posting type: Open

Categories: Administration, Planning and Development, Public Relations, Public Safety, Management, Professional, Executive Management, Airports, Project Management, Emergency Management, Hospitality and Tourism

Summary

Under administrative direction, is responsible for overseeing efforts to retain and acquire air service at the San Antonio International Airport. Conducts research, provides data, makes recommendations, and implements solutions to execute strategies to retain and acquire air service. Exercises direct supervision over assigned staff.

This position is an "unclassified" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

Work Location

San Antonio International Airport, 9800 Airport Blvd., San Antonio, Texas

Work Hours

7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday; Weekends and extended hours as needed

Examples of duties

• Develops and executes short and long-term domestic and international air service development strategic objectives, key initiatives and tactical plans to expand air service and increase airport usage.
• Makes presentations to senior level airline executives, business and community leaders on strategic airport initiatives. Conducts outreach to educate and influence target audiences about positive economic impact to region or country.
• Coordinates and prepares reports and correspondence in response to requests for information from City Manager's Office, Mayor, and City Council Offices; prepares City Council agenda material such as ordinance memorandums and presentations.
• In collaboration with department leadership, negotiates agreements with airline executives and business leaders concerning new or expanded air service.
• Conducts research to identify passenger and air cargo wants and needs of a region. Makes air service projections and identifies target markets for service increases.
• Performs complex statistical and financial analyses to support the strategic plan for air services development.
• Manages the performance of professional staff in work involving organizational structure review, operations research and related work reviewing the Aviation Department, divisions and programs.
• Serves as department representative at conferences and meetings and liaisons with airlines, tenants, public agencies and other regional contracts.
• Oversees initiative to identify and develops the expansion of international and domestic passenger and air cargo services.
• Assists with planning marketing programs that strengthen, promote, and enhance the airport's air passenger and cargo services.
• Negotiates agreements with airline executives and business leader concerning new or expanded air service.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in air services development or airport management, including two (2) years of direct supervision, technical supervision, or project lead experience.
• Currently hold an Accredited Airport Executive Certificate conferred by the American Association of Airport Executives, or be able to obtain certification within one (1) year of employment.
• Valid Class “C” Texas Driver’s License.
• Must pass a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Security Threat Assessment and Criminal History Records Check clearance upon employment.
• Must maintain federally mandated security clearance required to work at an airport at all times.

Applicant Information

• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

Supplemental information

• Knowledge of administrative and management procedures, practices and techniques.
• Knowledge of research techniques, methods, and procedure.
• Knowledge of presentation requirements and methods.
• Knowledge of organizational strategic planning and operations research.
• Skill in utilizing a personal computer and associated software programs.
• Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed action and implement.
• Ability to compile and prepare clear and concise reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and the general public.
• Ability to respond to inquiries, complaints and requests.
• Ability to travel as necessary both domestically and internationally.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position with or without accommodations.
• Ability to work primarily inside an office environment.