Chicago Dept. of Aviation- General Manager of Airport Operations

General Manager of Airport Operations, BX22 Chicago Department of Aviation Number of Positions: 1 (Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval) Starting Salary: $112,440.00 Location: Chicago Midway International Airport Days: Monday - Friday Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Must be flexible to work outside of regular Business Hours) This position is exempt from the career service.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Responsible for the daily oversight, coordination, and strategic management of Airside Operations, safety compliance, training, and operational readiness programs at Midway International Airport. Directs and supervises operational staff, quality assurance personnel, and training coordinators to ensure compliance with FAA Part 139 requirements, airport certification standards, TSA regulations, City policies, and departmental procedures. Oversee the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of airfield training, movement area driver qualification programs, QA/QC inspections, and runway incursion prevention initiatives. Coordinates daily operational activities involving construction, emergency response, snow and ice control, airfield inspections, and stakeholder communications to maintain safe and efficient airport operations. Review operational reports, incident investigations, and compliance audits while developing corrective action plans and operational improvements. Serves as the primary liaison with FAA personnel, airlines, contractors, tenants, and other governmental agencies regarding operational and safety matters. Assists executive leadership in strategic planning, budget administration, staffing development, operational policy implementation, and long‑term infrastructure planning to support airport operational continuity and safety objectives. Additional duties may be required for this position.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications – Education, Training, and Experience

• Nine (9) years of airport or airfield operations work experience, of which three (3) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position; OR
• Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate's degree in Business Administration, Aviation Management, or a directly related field, PLUS seven (7) years of airport or airfield operations work experience, of which three (3) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position; OR
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Aviation Management, or a directly related field, PLUS five (5) years of airport or airfield operations work experience, of which three (3) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position; OR
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree or higher in Business Administration, Aviation Management, or a directly related field, PLUS four (4) years of airport or airfield operations work experience, of which three (3) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position.

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required. Must obtain airfield certification within six months of hire. NOTE: Candidates selected for hire must pass an airport background check and a Security Threat Assessment. NOTE: Must be flexible for early and/or late meetings and weekends. NOTE: This is a 24/7 on‑call operation, based on operational needs. The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The City of Chicago is committed to providing fair‑chance hiring and welcomes applicants with past convictions. #J-18808-Ljbffr EmergencyMD