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The Wichita Airport Authority owns and operates the Airport System of Dwight D. Eisenhower National and Colonel James Jabara Airports. The Assistant Director of Airports, Chief Operating Officer (COO) is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating airport operations, public safety, maintenance, business and financial affairs, engineering and construction, master planning and environmental matters, and establishing and enforcing rules and regulations. The COO is also responsible for ensuring effective communications and work relations with federal and state regulatory authorities and with users and lessees of airport services.

• Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local rules and regulations pertaining to airport certification, air traffic control, operations, and security
• Thorough knowledge of physical plant, building, equipment, grounds, and runway/airfield pavement maintenance requirements
• Thorough knowledge of emergency services requirements and procedures, ground transportation operations and regulations, airport parking lot management, aircraft and airport noise abatement principles and practices, and airfield snow removal practices
• Thorough knowledge of sound business, financial and management practices of airports.
• Thorough knowledge of airport property management and leasing practices.
• Knowledge of airport planning, engineering, and construction practices.
• Ability to analyze and effectively communicate operating conditions and problems and to recommend solutions and improvements.
• Ability to traverse uneven terrain, climb steps or ladders, and tolerate airborne environmental nuisances associated with construction sites.
• Ability to lead projects from cradle to grave while meeting deadlines and achieving organizational goals. 
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications
• Knowledgeable in FAA policies and regulations. 
• Ability to effectively plan, organize, and supervise the work of others.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, representatives of other organizations, City departments, media, customers, and the public.
• Knowledge of computers and ability to effectively utilize business computer applications and spreadsheets to perform planning and develop work documents/information.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas driver's license.
• An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
• Application deadline:  August 31, 2024

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