AIRPORT MANAGEMENT

Job DescriptionSupervision of technical, clerical, and lead staff.Directing the activities of the airport Provision of the complex administrative and professional assistance to the DirectorCoordination of activities at the airport.Initiation and monitoring of the progress of the special studies.Establishment of the airport operational rules.Management of grant applications for capital outlay projects.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEBachelors degree is a requirementDegree fields include airport management, aviation administration, aviation management, public administration, business administration, or any other related fieldVoluntary certification is availableFive to ten years experienceSkilled in Federal Air Regulations (FAR) and Transportation Security Agency (TSA)Good communication skillsFinance and budgeting skillsManagement skillsKnowledge of word process and spreadsheets.

Starting Salary and Potential Pay IncreaseAn airport manager earns around $53,378 annually.A manager with a skill in Budget Management gets a higher salary.An airport manager gets a bonus of around $10,486

Work Schedule and vs. time offOffice hours are usually regular except cases of emergencies. Most airport managers operate from 8.00 am to 5.00 pm.

Benefits and PerksAirport managers, just like air traffic controllers, are entitled to a complete package of federal benefits such asAnnual leaveSick leaveLife and health insuranceSalary increment after every phase of training

Quality of lifeAirport managers have a quality life considering the kind of salaries they get. In addition to the hefty salaries, they are entitled to hefty bonuses.

ProgressionAAEs must participate in continuing education.The continuing education is about accumulating 55 credits and last for about 3 yearsAfter completing the continuing education, one can be able to look for promotion.

RetirementAirport managers usually retire at their early sixties.