2. Job Description
Supervision of technical, clerical, and lead staff.
Directing the activities of the airport
Provision of the complex administrative and professional assistance to the Director
Coordination of activities at the airport.
Initiation and monitoring of the progress of the special studies.
Establishment of the airport operational rules.
Management of grant applications for capital outlay projects.
3. REQUIRED EDUCATION AND
EXPERIENCE
Bachelors degree is a requirement
Degree fields include airport management, aviation administration, aviation management, public
administration, business administration, or any other related field
Voluntary certification is available
Five to ten years experience
Skilled in Federal Air Regulations (FAR) and Transportation Security Agency (TSA)
Good communication skills
Finance and budgeting skills
Management skills
Knowledge of word process and spreadsheets.
4. Starting Salary and Potential Pay Increase
An airport manager earns around $53,378 annually.
A manager with a skill in Budget Management gets a higher salary.
An airport manager gets a bonus of around $10,486
5. Work Schedule and vs. time off
Office hours are usually regular except cases of emergencies.
Most airport managers operate from 8.00 am to 5.00 pm.
6. Benefits and Perks
Airport managers, just like air traffic controllers, are entitled to a complete package of
federal benefits such as
Annual leave
Sick leave
Life and health insurance
Salary increment after every phase of training
7. Quality of life
Airport managers have a quality life considering the kind of salaries they get.
In addition to the hefty salaries, they are entitled to hefty bonuses.
8. Progression
AAEs must participate in continuing education.
The continuing education is about accumulating 55 credits and last for about 3
years
After completing the continuing education, one can be able to look for promotion.
