Job Description

GENERAL MANAGER OF AIRPORT OPERATIONS Facilities 2025-2

Join to apply for the GENERAL MANAGER OF AIRPORT OPERATIONS Facilities 2025-2 role at City of Chicago . The position is managerial in nature and involves planning, directing operations, overseeing skilled trades, and ensuring compliance with FAA regulations.

Essential Duties

• Direct, oversee, and coordinate skilled trades personnel across disciplines and management staff engaged in construction, repair, and maintenance work.
• Work with senior staff and design staff in planning, scheduling, and managing largescale inhouse projects related to the airports infrastructure.
• Consult with professional engineers and architects for remodeling or other projects requiring design services, construction drawings, or specifications.
• Review and evaluate the work performance of supervisory personnel, recommending disciplinary action when needed.
• Coordinate and participate in human resources activities (e.g., interviewing, employee relations).
• Direct and monitor training programs for Skilled Trades staff to ensure adherence with FAA regulations and department work requirements.
• Establish, develop, and participate in the operational budgeting process, including financial reports and tracking expenditures.
• Review work summaries submitted by supervisory staff and generate comprehensive activity reports.
• Serve as a liaison with airport tenants and respond to inquiries regarding the status of repairs and maintenance issues.
• Represent the department at meetings with federal, state, and local agencies.
• Manage and monitor airport O&M contracts, contractor performance, and participate in contract scope development.
• Authorize and approve the requisitioning of work materials, supplies, and equipment to complete work projects; monitor overtime and progress to keep projects within budget.
• Perform other jobrelated duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Mention one of the following:

• 9 years of airport or airfield operations experience, 3 of which in a supervisory role; or
• Associates degree in Business Administration, Aviation Management, or related field plus 7 years of airport or airfield operations experience, 3 of which supervisory; or
• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Aviation Management, or related field plus 5 years of airport or airfield operations experience, 3 of which supervisory; or
• Masters degree in Business Administration, Aviation Management, or related field plus 4 years of airport or airfield operations experience, 3 of which supervisory.

Licensure, Certification or Other Qualifications

• A valid State of Illinois drivers license.
• Must obtain airfield certification within three months of hire.
• Must pass a Ground Motor Vehicle Operating Basic Driving test (Yellow Stripe) within 90 days of hire.

Location and Work Hours

Location: CDA Facilities Section, 11601 W. Touhy Ave., BLD#891, Chicago, IL60666.
Days: MondayFriday.
Hours: 7:00AM 3:00PM.

Additional Information

This position is exempt from the Career Service. Candidates selected for hire must pass an airport background check and a Security Threat Assessment (STA). Applicants must provide complete work history, including titles, dates of employment, and specific job duties. The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer. The City of Chicago has adopted ordinances providing hiring preferences for veterans and residents of SocioEconomically Disadvantaged Areas.

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59PM CDT on 11/27/2025.

Benefits

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Salary

$112,440 annually (Class BX22).

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