Career Center

Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year collage or university with a degree in Aviation Management, Business, Public Administration or related field.

Experience:

• Six years of progressively more responsible experience in aviation with oversight, budget, and management responsibilities.
• Significant knowledge and experience working with FAA representatives under Part 139 or with a complex Part 121 airline, working knowledge or regulations Parts 1542 or 1544 and three to five years experience directly leading various work groups.

Licenses and Certificates

• Ability to obtain FAA certification as an ARFF Firefighter
• AAAE certification as an Accredited Airport Executive or Certified Member is a plus
• A valid license to drive a vehicle in Colorado and a safe driving record is required at the time of appointment and throughout employment

Other Requirements

• Must be able to successfully complete a Federal Security Background Check to comply with TSA Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badging requirements.
• Must provide verification of Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200 and 700 training upon appointment, or must obtain such training within six months of appointment.
• Apply by May 2, 2025.

About Routt County

The Yampa Valley Regional Airport (HDN) is a county owned, commercial airport located 30-minutes from Steamboat Springs, Colorado. The transportation heartbeat of the Yampa Valley and the gateway of choice to Northwest Colorado, YVRA has six commercial air carriers during the four-month winter season from December to April; these include Alaska, American, Delta, JetBlue, Southwest and United Airlines. United and Southwest provide year-round commuter service to and from Denver.Located in Northwest Colorado and surrounded by state and national forests and picturesque ranch lands, Routt County is a year-round destination community for outdoor enthusiasts. Routt County is home to about 14,000 year-round residents living either in Steamboat Springs, Hayden, Oak Creek, and Yampa. Residents enjoy diverse year-round recreation including world-class skiing, hiking, camping, mountain biking and fishing.

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