Director, Airfield & Facilities Maintenance

The Columbus Regional Airport Authority manages and operates passenger-focused John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH), cargo-focused Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK), and general aviation airport Bolton Field (TZR).

We are a diverse group of committed and talented professionals who show up every day to take CRAA to new heights. Although our roles are as diverse as we are – from Custodial Services to Customer Service, from Accounting to Airport Police, from HVAC to Human Resources – we have one common goal: connect Ohio with the world.

Our organization is in constant motion, moving people and cargo 365 days a year. With our core values of Accountability, Innovation and Respect guiding us, we each do our part to contribute to our organization, the aviation industry, local businesses, and the economy. We create experiences for passengers, we create opportunities for businesses, and we create economic growth for Columbus.

Trust and respect are the foundation of our culture. We invite new ideas. We encourage innovation. We are inclusive and welcoming. We are empowered to enact positive change.

Your “Take Off” will be successful by doing the following with excellence:

• Develops strategic infrastructure, asset renewal, and maintenance plans aligned with organizational priorities, operational requirements, and available resources.
• Provides leadership and oversight for terminal facilities maintenance, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection systems, conveyances, CCTV, building automation systems, access control systems, and baggage handling systems.
• Directs Airfield Maintenance operations, including maintenance of runways, taxiways, aprons, perimeter roads, drainage systems, pavement markings, airfield signage, airfield lighting systems, and associated infrastructure.
• Provides strategic oversight of Airfield Fleet Operations, including lifecycle management, procurement planning, maintenance, replacement scheduling, utilization, and reliability of specialized airport vehicles and equipment.
• Develops and manages operating and capital budgets, monitors financial performance, and ensures achievement of budgetary and operational performance targets.
• Promotes a customer-focused culture throughout operations and support services utilizing passenger satisfaction metrics, and partnering with airport stakeholders (airlines, concessions, service providers) to continuously improve accessibility, wayfinding and the overall passenger experience.
• Leads, coaches, and develops managers, supervisors, and frontline employees, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Your “Landing” will be smooth if you meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Aviation Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field and minimum nine (9) years of progressively responsible management experience in an airport asset and/or facility management environment, or equivalent education and years of experience
• Demonstrated success leading high-performing teams
• Strong strategic thinking, planning and analysis skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and foster collaborative relationships
• Experience in a union environment strongly preferred
• Knowledge of FAA Part 39 certification requirements, airport infrastructure and airfield maintenance practices, fleet maintenance and equipment lifecycle planning, building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, conveyances, access control systems), and baggage handling system operations and maintenance
• Accredited Airport Executive (A.A.E.) certification strongly preferred

The Columbus Regional Airport Authority is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment because of an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, and all other groups or classes protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.  The Authority does not tolerate violence or drug use in the workplace.