FERNANDINA BEACH – Airport Director

The Airport Director is responsible for managing all aspects (planning, development, maintenance, and operations) of the Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport.

Serves as the primary City liaison with the FAA, FDOT, DEP, and other agencies regarding airport operations. Maintains good working relationships with the fixed base operator, leaseholders and tenants, governmental agencies, airport organizations, and community/airport participants.

Ensures compliance with FAA, FDOT, and other government agencies’ regulations/standards regarding airport activities.

Works with city staff to identify grant opportunities, participates in the application process, oversees grant work, and coordinates appropriate grant documentation and expense documentation.

Manages airport capital projects, including oversight of outside consultants and contractors performing authorized airport project work.

Works with the City Manager to recommend updates to the Airport Master Plan, as needed, and to develop, coordinate, monitor, and report business development and activity.

Responsible for the formulation, implementation, monitoring, and enforcement of airport rules and regulations, airport minimum standards, and procedures related to airport operations.

Researches, identifies, and recommends new revenue sources for the airport.

Negotiates and develops tenant leases for commercial activity, aircraft storage, and land use.

Resumes may be submitted to the City of Fernandina Beach Human Resources at [email protected].

Closing Date: February 10, 2025.

A full job description is available on the City’s website at https://www.fbfl.us/.