Airport Business Supervisor

Airport Business Supervisor

This is a division head management position at the Hayward Executive Airport, reporting to the Airport Manager. The incumbent is responsible for the management of the business and accounting functions at the airport and provides second-line supervision and direction of staff within the Airport Division. This position is distinguished from the Airport Operations Supervisor classification which is responsible for the direct supervision of staff performance of Airside and Landside operations and maintenance tasks at the airport. Under general direction, the Airport Business Supervisor oversees the airport business function including budget preparation, the real property program, tenant compliance with contract provisions, collections, preparation of grant applications, and other administrative duties.

The ideal candidate is detail oriented, discrete and a multitasker able to meet tight deadlines when required. They are a networker, able to build bridges with internal and external customers. They enjoy a variety of tasks, work well independently, and they are up for a challenge. They are interested in supporting the airport manager and the work of the division. They come to the position with the skills and experience necessary to perform the specific task outlined below.

Duties may include but are not limited to the following : Assist the Airport Manager with the negotiation of commercial lease agreements. Prepare draft leases at the request of the Airport Manager. Oversee preparation of the annual airport budget. Maintain a detailed database of all commercial and individual airport tenants. Monitor tenant compliance with contract provisions. Monitor account receivables and collect past due amounts. Prepare annual business permits and monitor tenant compliance. Perform appraisals and provide estimated current values on real property. Administer the City hangar waiting list. Prepare Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Caltrans grant applications and related documents. Monitor and submit required FAA reports for the DBE program. Performs related work as necessary.

Knowledge of : Principles of property management, appraisal techniques, and real estate law. Federal, state, and local rules and regulations governing airport operations and grant administration. Computer applications related to the work, including word processing, spreadsheet applications, and database management. Aviation terminology and airport operations. FAA and Caltrans grant applications and associated documentation.

Ability to : Interpret maps, legal documents and engineering plans. Prepare annual budgets and monitor financial progress throughout the year. Conduct negotiations in a professional manner and with favorable outcomes. Meet and deal effectively with the general public, tenants, aircraft owners, outside contractors, and City officials and staff. Supervise, train, and evaluate staff. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Work independently and exercise discretion in interactions with the public.

Experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be : Experience : Five (5) years of experience in real property management, appraisals, negotiations, and budgeting. Including two (2) years of supervisory or lead experience. Experience in an airport business office preferred. Education : Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major work in Public or Business Administration, or a closely related field. Licenses and Certificates : Possession of either an FAA Private Pilot Certificate or standing as a Certified Member (CM) of the American Association of Airport Executives is desirable.