Aviation Management Director

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Oversee SFO-wide airline and space-tenant initiatives

• Establish strategies, policies, and operational guidelines for the allocation and management of terminal, gate, and facility spaces

• Ensure tenant adherence to lease agreements, Airport Rules and Regulations, and relevant policies

• Manage intricate lease negotiations, landlord relations, and property management activities

• Design and implement tenant space programs that align facility design, leasing, operational requirements, and stakeholder priorities

• Provide strategic and operational oversight for the Airport Space Request System

• Identify and lead aviation and land-use business development prospects while assessing complex proposals

• Oversee negotiations for property acquisition for aviation use alongside the Department of Real Estate and City stakeholders

• Direct agreements related to right-of-way, permits, and other property arrangements

• Counsel executive management on commercial agreements, property utilization, and Airport development plans

• Supervise aviation business development, initiatives that generate revenue, and operations related to public and employee parking

• Guide, develop, mentor, and manage direct reports, including conducting performance reviews and addressing performance issues

• Manage policies, procedures, compliance, and governance associated with space usage and allocation

• Perform additional duties as outlined in the 0941 Manager VI job classification

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

• Four years of managerial experience in a supervisory role

• Four years of experience in infrastructure management within a large organization

• Alternatively, a Master’s degree can replace up to one year of the required experience

• Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis for up to two years

• Must fulfill minimum qualifications by the final filing date

• Must successfully complete the Supplemental Questionnaire Examination

• Subject to a criminal history record check, including FBI fingerprints

• Must undergo a Transportation Security Administration Security Threat Assessment and obtain and maintain security clearance

• Eligibility for unescorted access to the SFO U.S. Customs Security Area is required

• Must apply for, achieve, and retain a Customs Access Seal following the commencement of employment

• Experience in negotiating airline-airport lease and use agreements is preferred

• Strong skills in negotiation and communication are preferred

• A collaborative leadership approach is preferred

• High standards of ethics, integrity, and professionalism are preferred

• Ability to engage with diverse audiences and stakeholders is preferred

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work options available

• Permanent Civil Service role

• Consideration in civil service examinations and eligible lists

• Commitment to equal opportunity and a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace

• Potential access to City employee benefits (not specifically detailed in the posting)