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The Director of Aviation performs highly responsible professional, administrative, and supervisory work planning, organizing, and directing the operation, construction, and maintenance of the Kansas City International Airport and Kansas City Wheeler Downtown Airport; oversees air terminal facilities, runways, and surrounding grounds at both airports and for the leasing of airport property; plans, directs, and supervises staff to ensure compliance with highest industry standards and prescribed rules and regulations governing the operation of the airport; represents the airport to the public and airport tenants and visitors. The Director leads a staff of 500+.The Director will work interfacing with major companies in the private sector, establish policies on financial systems, and property and facility management in accordance with the policies in place by the City Manager and City Council. Please visit website for full details and job description: https://bit.ly/42iDaHD

Bachelor’s degree in airport management, business administration, management, public administration, aviation or a related field and 5 years of professional experience in the management and operations of civil aviation facilities with the proven ability to lead and mentor staff; accredited certification through the American Association of Airport Executives is preferred; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.  

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