Airport Manager

The Town of Stevensville is accepting applications for an Airport Manager.

If flying is your thing and you do not want to work Full-Time this is the opportunity for you. The Airport Manager works under the general supervision of the Mayor. The pay is based on experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Assist the Mayor in the development of the airport's annual operating and capital budget for presentation to the Town Council for approval.

The Airport Manager is the liaison with FAA and Montana Aeronautics, in complying with their respective standards, rules and regulations.

Attends the Airport Board meetings, Town Council meetings, Public Hearings, prepares and presents a monthly report to the Airport Board and Town Council.

Coordinates Airport safety, working with the FAA and the local Fire Departments.

Communicates with local residents, the media as directed by the Mayor and Airport Users regarding Airport activities and safety concerns.

Attends annual Town of Stevensville budget meetings as needed to develop the Airport budget.

Coordinate Airport space leasing for hangar development as well as tie-downs.

Insures the layout of new lots to lease aligns with the ALP.

Supervise the development of new hangars to completion.

Answer all inquiries regarding aircraft storage, lease agreements and Airport fees.

Coordinate the placement of summer firefighting operations and equipment.

Attend Aviation Conferences and Seminars to attain information for Airport improvement and general operations.

Issue and cancel all NOTAMS as to Airport Conditions and Operations.

Work with the Airport Engineer/Consultant, the Town of Stevensville and the Airport Board to secure grants or loans for Airport maintenance and improvements.

Work with the Airport Engineer/Consultant and contractors on improvements as well as maintenance projects to completion.

Perform a monthly check list as to FAA guidelines and correct all deficiencies.

Perform or supervise all general maintenance such as:

Repairing tie-downs

Remove gophers/moles from areas that require mowing

Inspect and clean all drainage ducts and culverts

Repair lighting for the runway, beacon, windsock and PAPI

Maintain all signage and reflectors

Purchase and install new windsocks as required

Regulate the usage and maintain the Airport Courtesy Car.

Coordinate the snow removal operations as well as maintain the plow and broom.

Coordinate grass mowing and maintain mowers.

Coordinate the removal of Wildlife inside the Airport perimeter fence.

Maintain the wildlife fence.

Works with the lease holders to maintain the grass around their hangars.

Enforce the lease terms of the lease’s.

Desired minimum qualifications:
Must be reliable and conscientious.

Basic knowledge of aviation principles, radio/navigation systems, general airport operations and applicable Federal, State and County Regulations.

If you are interested in this position go the the link below and apply.

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