Overview
General Manager of Airport Operations- MDW
Department : Department of Aviation | Midway International Airport
Number of Positions : 1
Starting Salary : $112,440 ANNUALLY (BX-22)
Location : Midway Airport, 6201 S. Laramie, Chicago
Days : Monday - Friday | Hours : 8 : 30AM - 4 : 30PM
THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE
NOTE : The candidate(s) selected for hire must pass an airport background check and a Security Threat Assessment (STA).
Job Announcement
Under direction, the class is managerial in nature planning and directing the operations of a functional area at O\'Hare International Airport or Midway International Airport, and performs related duties as required.
Essential Duties
NOTE : The list of essential duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that are essential to particular positions within the class
Minimum Qualifications
Nine (9) years of airport or airfield operations work experience, of which three (3) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position; OR Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate\'s degree in Business Administration, Aviation Management, or a directly related field, PLUS seven (7) years of airport or airfield operations work experience, of which three (3) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position; OR Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor\'s degree in Business Administration, Aviation Management, or a directly related field, PLUS five (5) years of airport or airfield operations work experience, of which three (3) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position; OR Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master\'s degree or higher in Business Administration, Aviation Management, or a directly related field, PLUS four (4) years of airport or airfield operations work experience, of which three (3) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position
Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications
Ground Motor Vehicle Operating Basic Driving test (Yellow Stripe) required within 6 months of hire.
Note : To be considered for this position you must provide information about your educational background and your work experience. You MUST include job titles, dates of employment, and specific job duties. (If you are a current City employee, Acting Up cannot be considered.) You may attach a resume, paste a resume, or complete online resume fields.
Selection Requirements
This position requires applicants to complete an interview, part of which will be a writing exercise / skills assessment exercise. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.
Benefits and Additional Information
For information on employee benefits, please visit : https : / / www.chicago.gov / city / en / depts / fin / benefits-office.html
For information on salary and title structure, visit : https : / / www.chicago.gov / content / dam / city / depts / dhr / supp_info / JobClassification / 2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf
Application evaluation : Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and documents submitted. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of interview or employment.
Commitment to Diversity : The City of Chicago has adopted ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075 to provide hiring preferences for veterans, SEADA residents, and CPS graduates. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders where a collective bargaining agreement governs the process. See the hiring practices page for details.
All references to political sponsorship or recommendation must be omitted from application materials. The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.
Closing date : 11 : 59pm CDT on 10 / 23 / 2025.
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General Manager • Chicago, IL, United States