Location: Tampa, FL with frequent travel to the Bahamas and other locations if necessary
Job Type: Full time
The Executive Director of Plenary Airports will lead development, operations, air service growth, and financial performance of Plenary’s Bahamas Airport concessions: South Bimini, North Eleuthera, Governor’s Harbour, and Exuma International Airports.
Key responsibilities include managing capital programs, growing air service through collaboration with stakeholders, and driving commercial success. The role requires financial and operational oversight, detailed planning, government and stakeholder engagement, and regular reporting to senior leadership. Strong experience in airport operations, commercial strategy, and air service development is critical. Reporting to Plenary’s Group Co-Heads of Project Structuring and Investment and its Bahamas Board, the Executive Director will oversee the operations team and ensure alignment with concession agreements, budgets, and strategic goals. The Executive Director may also assist in identifying new airport opportunities in the Bahamas and beyond.
Key Skills and Experience:
Post-secondary education in engineering, business, finance, law, or similar industry/field.
Expertise in Airport Operations: In-depth knowledge of successful airport operations and management. With minimum 15 years experience.
Regulatory Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of ICAO standards and other relevant airport and airline regulations specific to airports of similar size and function.
Entrepreneurial Leadership: Hands-on executive with a proactive, results-oriented, entrepreneurial mindset, adept at thriving in a lean organizational environment.
Commercial Acumen: Skilled in reviewing, developing, and negotiating commercial agreements, identifying new revenue opportunities, and managing cost-efficient staffing strategies, including career development and training programs.
Project Oversight: Proficient in overseeing planning, design, development, and construction projects, ensuring delivery and identifying strategies and solutions within strict budget constraints.
Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and implement flexible, innovative solutions to achieve organizational objectives.
Industry Relationships: Strong connections within the airline industry and expertise in airline route development.
Regional Expertise: Understanding and capability to navigate and drive successful outcomes in the Bahamas/Caribbean context.
What we offer:
Competitive salary with annual bonus potential
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision, and 401k with employer contribution
Four weeks' vacation
Long-term development opportunities and the ability to be part of an exciting and growing industry
Note: Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest. We are committed to continuous improvement and a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. Plenary Americas is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and employment decisions are based on merit and business needs only. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.
The Company
Plenary is a leading specialized developer of long-term Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects. Since its inception in 2005, we have built a portfolio of more than 60 projects and more than $30 billion in North American assets under management. We are determined in our approach to deliver first-class infrastructure, build the right delivery solutions for the projects we work on, and inspire people with our vision for transformational spaces.
Why work for Plenary?
Recognized as a Great Place to Work in both the US and Canada, we pride ourselves on our winning workplace culture. Our focus is on empowering our employees, driving results, building strong camaraderie, and celebrating our wins as a team. Our workplace culture is like no other and is our driving force to bring infrastructure to life. Learn more about us by visiting www.plenaryamericas.com
