Morristown Airport (MMU) is one of the nation’s premier general aviation (GA) airports. Given the airport’s advantageous location west of New York City in Morris County, New Jersey, MMU is home to flight departments of multiple Fortune 500 Companies, two world-class Fixed Based Operators in Signature Flight Support and Atlantic Aviation, U.S. Customs & Border Protection to accommodate international travel, Air Traffic Control and more. A fixture in the New York Airspace since the early 1940s, MMU has long been recognized by industry organizations as a leader in the general aviation world and actively advocates on behalf of all GA members.
“The Region”
What do you call a region that offers every type of amenity and entertainment under the sun? We call it home and so can you. That’s what living and working in Morris County, New Jersey can provide. While Morristown itself has plenty to offer from a lively downtown scene filled with restaurants, bars, concert venues, parks, museums and more, the region itself offers so much more. Pick a direction from MMU and go explore. To the east, you’ll find Hoboken, one of the nation’s top ranked towns for young professionals. Not to mention, just across the Hudson River in Hoboken, lies the city that never sleeps. To the west and north, skiing, hiking (on the Appalachian trail no less) and any other outdoor activity you can find here in New Jersey and with our neighbors New York and Pennsylvania. To the south, 127 miles of coastline await along the Jersey Shore.
Whether you enjoy live sporting events (with 11 professional teams in driving distance!), bustling city life (New York should fit the bill here), exploring the outdoors, or anything in between, working and living here in Morris County opens up endless possibilities.
“The Company”
DM AIRPORTS, LTD. is responsible for every management facet of Morristown Airport, both airside and landside. Joining our dynamic and experienced team will give you the full picture of what running an airport is all about. Our team is responsible for the integrity and safety of the airfield, maintaining an exceptional landside campus, managing leaseholds, coordinating major construction and development projects, connecting with the local community, marketing efforts, and engaging with industry organizations. DM has a long history of industry engagement with multiple staff holding appointed positions such as AAAE NEC Chapter Officers, International AAAE Board Members, NATA’s GA Airport Committee Members and ACRP Oversight Committee Members. These engagements create relationship pathways that help drive staff promotions and professional advancement. There is long list of professionals who take a great deal of pride in the fact that they started their career at MMU.
"The Position”
As the Operations Manager, you will play a critical role in ensuring that all responsibilities and job functions of the Operations Department are carried out safely, efficiently, accurately and in a timely fashion. Ensure that Company policies and procedures, as well as the Airport Rules and Regulations/Minimum Standards are adhered to. Guarantee that all relevant Federal and State regulations are met. You are responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with Airport tenants, and the local and aviation communities. Develop and implement processes and systems to ensure that the needs of a 24/7/365 business are met.
You represent the Airport in all facets of enforcement and oversight in areas such as compliance, unsafe practices, and tenant relations. The Operations Manager leads the team during irregular operations in a safe and efficient manner while working towards resuming normal operations. You will be responsible for ensuring that department staff are adequately trained and competent by ensuring that programs/plans and training curricula are current and effective. Create employee schedule to ensure that the Operations Department is appropriately staffed at all times.
Qualifications
The right candidate will be a highly motivated, ambitious, and performance- driven individual with excellent leadership skills. Have the ability to work well in a collaborative environment as well as independently. The candidate will also have the ability to engage in stressful situations while maintaining professional composure.
Education
Bachelors Degree in Aviation Management or related field required
The Benefits
DM offers a robust benefits package including:
Paid vacation/personal/sick time
Employer-sponsored health plans (medical, dental, vision)
401K with 6% match after 1 year
Life Insurance
Long-term disability
Industry engagement opportunities through AAAE and NEC/AAAE
Business travel for marketing, training and professional development
Morristown Airport (MMU) is one of the nation’s premier general aviation (GA) airports. Given the airport’s advantageous location west of New York City in Morris County, New Jersey, MMU is home to flight departments of multiple Fortune 500 Companies, two world-class Fixed Based Operators in Signature Flight Support and Atlantic Aviation, U.S. Customs & Border Protection to accommodate international travel, Air Traffic Control and more. A fixture in the New York Airspace since the early 1940s, MMU has long been recognized by industry organizations as a leader in the general aviation world and actively advocates on behalf of all GA members.