The starting salary range for this position is $210,000 up to the midpoint of $230,000. An attractive benefits package is provided. Residency in the City limits of Philadelphia is required within 6 months of hire.
The City of Philadelphia, Department of Aviation is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to leverage and optimize partnerships, data, technology, service, and innovation. This role is responsible for developing and implementing strategies across the organization and must be a strong and effective leader, able to adapt to a continually evolving environment and thrive in an autonomous deadline-oriented workplace. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Aviation Management, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field. Master’s degree preferred. 10 years of Airport or aviation industry experience, at least 5 of which are as a senior leader at a US airport with significant air carrier service, with considerable management experience and understanding of legal and financial issues related to security, maintenance, and operation of airport facilities; experience with managing extreme weather situations preferred.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Aviation Management, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field. Master’s degree preferred.
10 years of Airport or aviation industry experience, at least 5 of which are as a senior leader at a US airport with significant air carrier service, with considerable management experience and understanding of legal and financial issues related to security, maintenance, and operation of airport facilities; experience with managing extreme weather situations preferred.
About City of Philadelphia, Department of Aviation
The City of Philadelphia’s Department of Aviation (DOA)
includes the Philadelphia International Airport (PHL),
serving the nation’s seventh largest metropolitan area,
and the Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE), the third
busiest airport in Pennsylvania. PHL is a large hub airport — the 22nd busiest in the
U.S. — serving more than 69,000 daily passengers and
nearly 28.1 million annual passengers in 2023.