The starting date for this position will be January 2027. The salary range for this position is $340,000 - $430,000 and is accompanied by an attractive benefits package. A starting salary in the upper end is possible for the exceptional candidate. An annual discretionary bonus tied to achieving TBI AM milestones is possible.
The Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority is seeking an Executive Director who will report to the President & CEO, TBI Airport Management, Inc. (TBI AM); and on behalf of TBI to Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority (BGPAA) or “Commission.” Responsible for creating and/or embracing the vision, mission and operational goals and objectives of the Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) and for motivating and inspiring staff to become a high-performance delivery of services organization. As the airport’s leader, establish and maintain a premier customer service focused organization guided by high standards, policies and procedures, and operating principles set to enhance the visitor, passenger, airline tenant experience. Responsible for leading the airport during the years after the opening of the new terminal and ensuring the safe, efficient, and financially sustainable operation of the airport while advancing air service, infrastructure development, and regional economic impact.
Bachelor’s Degree; Aviation Management, Business Administration, Public Administration or closely related field required.
Ten (10) plus years of experience serving in a demonstrated executive capacity working within the private or public sector either for an airport, port, transportation service hub or public agency.
Accredited Airport Executive (A.A.E.) designation is preferred.
Knowledge of the planning, design and construction processes in the public sector is preferred.
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) is categorized as a medium-hub primary commercial facility three miles northwest of downtown Burbank, in Los Angeles County, California. Hollywood Burbank Airport served more than 6.5 million passengers and handled 75 million pounds of cargo. There were more than 155,000 total aircraft operations. The Airport is owned and operated by the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority (BGPAA). The Airport Authority contracts with TBI Airport Management, Inc. (TBI AM) to operate the Airport.
