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About the Role

The Manager of Airport Maintenance, JFK is a vital member of the management team, responsible for leading and directing all aspects of the Airport Maintenance Services Division to achieve agency goals and provide a world-class customer experience at JFK Airport.

Responsibilities

• Manage a staff of over 300 employees across various maintenance units.
• Maintain the airport physical plant and ensure unit compliance with all applicable codes, rules, and regulations.
• Foster and maintain exemplary safe work practices.
• Fulfill and execute the Airport’s snow plan, including leading snow removal activities and overseeing related services.
• Oversee Port Authority asset management systems and manage the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) program goals.
• Identify and support Capital and Operating Major Works projects.
• Direct maintenance involvement in capital construction projects and reports.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of subordinate staff and service contractors.
• Ensure compliance with established contract management procedures and manage administrative activities such as budget preparation and contract administration.
• Ensure implementation of the Department’s recruitment in diversity plan.
• Administer Maintenance labor agreements and participate in grievance and disciplinary hearings.
• Plan and oversee the delivery of maintenance services to maximize customer experience.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve complex problems related to maintenance services and physical plant operations.
• Respond to airport emergencies and manage maintenance-related activities.
• Be on call and respond to the facility without delay on a 24/7 basis for emergencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Aviation Administration, Airport Management or Business Management/Administration.
• Minimum of eight (8) years’ experience managing a diverse workforce, including union/management staff, with responsibility for their development and disciplinary actions.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Able to pass all applicable background investigations.

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to lead a highly skilled and responsible work force in supporting airport operations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of all FAA regulations related to maintenance of airport infrastructure.
• Demonstrated experience supervising management field and unionized staff.
• Experience in leading workforce in supporting operations at a Port Authority Facility.
• Demonstrated experience in reviewing and commenting on engineering drawings, technical specifications, equipment and work methods.
• Knowledge or ability to learn Port Authority operating policies and procedures.
• Ability to develop, implement, execute, and fulfill the airport Maintenance Division’s responsibilities for the facilities comprehensive snow removal plan.
• Ability to support subordinate staff in their technical and administrative requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in negotiation and conflict resolution related to labor agreements, disciplinary procedures and consensus building.
• Strong communication skills, with demonstrated ability to effectively convey complicated information.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and employ problem-solving approaches.
• Ability to work effectively in an intense aeronautical and commercial environment with minimal guidance.
• Knowledge or ability to learn the Computerized Maintenance Management Systems and their application.
• Proficient in computer systems: MS Office, PeopleSoft, BudgetPro, and SAP.

Location

• JFK Airport

Work Type

• Hybrid (maximum one day per week remote, subject to operational needs)

Experience Level

• Managerial

Education Level

• Bachelor's Degree

Salary/Compensations

• $132,964 - $212,758

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package
• Professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement

About the Company

• The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers a competitive benefits package and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement.