Must meet one of the following:

• Nine (9) years of experience as described above; OR
• A  Bachelor's degree as described above and at least five (5) years of experience as described above; OR
• A Master’s degree as described above and three (3) years of experience as described above; OR
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.

Highly Desirable:  

Professional Certifications & Credentials

• AAAE Certified Member (CM) designation.
• Possession of, or active progress toward, the AAAE Accredited Airport Executive (AAE) designation.
• Completion of AAAE Airport Certified Employee (ACE) training in areas such as Operations, Security, or Airfield Lighting Maintenance.
• Private Pilot License (current or expired).

Airport Operations & Emergency Management Experience

• Experience in airport operations leadership at a commercial service airport operating under FAA Part 139.
• Experience with Airport Emergency Planning (AEP) and emergency response coordination.
• Completion of National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS) training, including ICS 100, 200, 300, IS 700, and IS 800.

Capital Projects & Strategic Leadership

• Knowledge of airport capital improvement programs and project delivery methods, including Design-Build, Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), and Design-Bid-Build.
• Experience overseeing large-scale infrastructure, operational improvement, or modernization projects.

Communication & Executive Presence

• Experience presenting to governing boards, elected officials, community organizations, industry groups, or executive leadership teams.
• Ability to communicate complex operational, technical, and financial information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.
• Experience developing and delivering professional presentations using PowerPoint, Keynote, or similar presentation software.

Leadership & Technical Skills

• Demonstrated success building, developing, and leading high-performing teams.
• Ability to lead effectively in both collaborative and chain-of-command environments.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with business and operational software applications.

About St Pete-Clearwater International Airport

PIE is located on Tampa Bay, north of St. Petersburg—the birthplace of commercial air transportation. Barely a decade after the Wright brothers' pioneer flight at Kitty Hawk, the first ticket for air travel was sold by the St. Petersburg-Tampa Airboat Line to a fare-paying passenger. This historic event on January 1, 1914, marked the beginning of commercial air transportation. A replica of the Benoist amphibious airplane flown on the inaugural flight is displayed in baggage claim. The airport is a 2,000-acre fully certified facility with 2 runways. It is home to the busiest Coast Guard Air Station in the world. U.S. Customs and the FAA-operated control tower are also important federal government services at the airport, along with the Airport Industrial Park. The entire 2000-acre tract of the airport is designated as a Foreign Trade Zone. EOE/AA/ADA/DFW/VP Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of the servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority in employment by the state and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.

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