Aviation Management Director

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

📋 Description

• Lead comprehensive airline and space-tenant initiatives across the SFO.

• Establish strategies, policies, and operational frameworks for the allocation and optimization of terminal, gate, and facility spaces.

• Ensure tenant adherence to lease obligations, Airport Rules and Regulations, and relevant policies and procedures.

• Guide the resolution of intricate or significant tenant issues.

• Supervise lease negotiations, landlord relations, and property management functions.

• Create and execute tenant space programs by coordinating facility design, leasing needs, operational requirements, and stakeholder interests.

• Provide strategic and operational guidance for the Airport Space Request System.

• Spearhead aviation and land use business development initiatives.

• Manage negotiations for the acquisition of properties necessary for aviation purposes.

• Develop and oversee right-of-way agreements, permits, and related property contracts.

• Counsel executive management on business terms, commercial agreements, property usage, and Airport development prospects.

• Supervise aviation business development, revenue-generating projects, and public and employee parking operations.

• Lead, nurture, mentor, and manage direct reports.

• Oversee policies, procedures, compliance, and governance related to space utilization and allocation.

• Perform additional responsibilities as defined in the 0941 Manager VI job classification.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university.

• Four years of managerial experience in a supervisory role.

• Four years of infrastructure management experience within a sizable organization.

• A Master’s degree may substitute for up to one year of the required experience.

• Relevant experience may replace the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis for up to two years.

• Must meet minimum qualifications by the final filing deadline.

• Potential submission of verification for qualifying education and experience may be required.

• Required to undergo a criminal history record check, including FBI fingerprints, and Security Threat Assessment.

• Drug/alcohol screening may be required.

• Must obtain and maintain eligibility for TSA security clearance.

• Must qualify for unescorted access to the U.S. Customs Security Area at San Francisco International Airport.

• Must apply for, successfully obtain, and retain a Customs Access Seal after commencing employment.

• Experience in negotiating airline-airport lease and use agreements.

• Strong negotiation and communication abilities.

• Collaborative leadership approach.

• High standards of ethics and integrity.

• Ability to exhibit professionalism in business and financial interactions.

• Capability to engage with a diverse range of audiences and stakeholders.

🏝️ Benefits

• Employees have the option to work remotely.

• Permanent position within Civil Service.

• Commitment to an equal opportunity, diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment.

• Potential eligibility for TSA security clearance and customs access associated with the position.