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Job Description
Summary
Position Overview
The Airport Manager oversees the operations, planning, and staff management of Waco Regional Airport (ACT). This leadership role ensures compliance with federal and state regulations while fostering strong relationships with stakeholders, enhancing operational efficiency, and driving strategic growth initiatives. Reporting to senior City leadership, the Airport Manager manages all aspects of airport operations, including general aviation, airline relations, security, emergency planning, and customer experience. This position requires proactive problem-solving, independent judgment, and a focus on continuous improvement to meet city goals and evolving industry standards.
Qualifications
Education & Experience- Bachelor's degree in in Aviation Management, Business, Public Administration or a related field and five (5) years experience in operational management of a commercial service airport; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Texas driver's license required upon hire.
Knowledge of:- State and Federal codes and regulations relating to airport facilities and aviation operations, including FAA, TXDOT, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and OSHA safety standards.
- Aviation program planning and marketing principles.
- General aviation and airport operation methods, practices and security procedures.
- Lease and contract development and negotiation principles.
- Techniques and practices for efficient and cost-effective management of resources.
Skills in:- Interpreting and applying airport operational and safety standards and procedures, applicable federal rules and regulations and City policies and procedures.
- Interpreting customer needs and solving customer service issues.
- Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
- Operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of business software.
- Managing staff, delegating tasks and authority and coaching to improve staff performance.
- Preparing, reviewing and presenting management reports.
- Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with City employees, officials and representatives from other local, state and federal agencies.
- Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
Apply
For more information, and to apply, please visit the ADK Website .
Deadline for applications: March 9, 2025.
The City of Waco offers a complete benefits package for eligible employees including; health, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, long term and short term disability, retirement, deferred compensation plans, holidays, vacation, sick leave, credit union and savings bonds.
To learn more about the benefits offered, visit our Benefits page.
Why Work For Waco:- Meaningful and challenging work
- Make a difference and improve communities
- Competitive Salary and Benefits
- Full Range of Benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
- Mandatory TMRS Retirement Plan with a 2:1 City Match
- Education Assistance Program
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance
- Longevity Pay
- And More!
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Waco
Show moreWaco is centrally located in the heart of Texas on the I-35 corridor midway between Dallas-Fort Worth and Austin. This progressive and diverse city with a vibrant community spirit offers major attractions, museums, recreation, and abundant shopping to more than 140,000 residents. Waco is the 25th largest city in Texas and the county seat of McLennan County.
Waco is not only briming with Texas history, economic opportunity, and a rich variety of cultural experiences, it is also a major seat of high learning within three major colleges in its city limits including Baylor University, Texas State Technical College and McLennan Community College.
The city is also the birthplace of Dr. Pepper, the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame Museum and the Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Waco boasts one of the biggest and best municipal parks in Texas, Cameron Park. While the park is located in the middle of downtown situated on the Brazos and Bosque River it hosts numerous races, triathlons, boat races and much, much more.
Governance and Organization
Waco is a home rule city with a council-manager form of government. The City Council is comprised of a Mayor, elected at-large, and five City Council members representing single-member districts, all serving two-year terms. The City Council sets the tax rate, approves the budget, appoints members to City boards and commissions, enacts City ordinances, and appoints the City Manager, City Attorney, City Secretary, and the Municipal Court Judge.
The City has a strong Financial Management Policy that guides the operation and delivery of quality City services, contributes to excellent AA+ and Aa1 bond ratings, and maintains an unassigned fund balance reserve in the General Fund equal to 28% of current year budgeted expenditures. The City of Waco has more than 1,600 employees and a total operating budget of over $400 million.
The City provides a full range of municipal services including a regional airport, animal services, building inspections, code enforcement, convention and visitors bureau, emergency management, housing and community development, economic development, fire, public health, library, municipal court, parks and recreation, planning, police, public works, Texas Ranger Hall of Fame Museum, utilities and zoo operations.
The City Council and City Manager are committed to the mission of providing exemplary municipal services for citizens and visitors in a collaborative and transparent manner while honoring the public’s trust. Waco values include providing excellent and innovative services, promoting equality and inclusion, focusing on teamwork, investing in people and always doing the right thing.
With the City of Waco, you will find our home; where everyone belongs and thrives as move forward together.
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