Reporting to the Airport Chief Executive Officer (CEO), this position operates with a high level of autonomy and provides strategic leadership and oversight for the operational continuity of mission-critical airport systems and multiple support business units at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). This role is responsible for ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and safety of all airport infrastructure, utilities, and technological systems while driving innovation, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement in alignment with AUS’s long-term infrastructure vision and the Airport Expansion and Development Program (AEDP).

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following.

Other related duties may be assigned.

• Develops and implements strategic initiatives to enhance the efficiency, safety, and sustainability of airport infrastructure and technology systems.
• Sets direction and drives performance by implementing best practices, business models, and technology-driven solutions to optimize service delivery and system reliability.
• Collaborates with airport executive leadership to ensure system strategies are integrated into operational planning and airport-wide performance goals.
• Leads cross-departmental collaboration to integrate infrastructure, operations, and IT strategies for seamless airport functionality.
• Ensures that all AUS facilities, utilities, and technological systems operate efficiently, safely, and in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Oversees the effectiveness of the airport’s asset management program, optimizing lifecycle costs, resource allocation, and long-term capital planning.
• Leads the implementation of reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) programs to proactively address system vulnerabilities and minimize operational disruptions.
• Establishes and monitors key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure facility and system effectiveness, drive continuous improvement, and ensure accountability.
• Drives the integration of smart airport technologies, automation, and digital transformation initiatives to enhance system efficiency and passenger experience.
• Drives performance by executing, implementing, and integrating business models, best practices, and systems to optimize service delivery.
• Ensures compliance with Federal, State, Local, and industry regulations.
• Cultivates partnerships with AUS business partners and stakeholders to improve service delivery and airport systems’ reliability.
• Represents the department’s interests in policy, aviation, and technical issues with governmental/regulatory agencies, boards, councils, commissions, and oversight bodies.
• Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public or Business Administration, Business or Aviation Management, Finance, Engineering, Computer Science, or in a field related to the job, plus at least eight (8) years of senior-level experience at airports, airlines, or comparable organizations, including six (6) years of experience which were in a managerial or executive capacity.
• Graduation with a Master's degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience up to a maximum of two (2) years.

See complete Job Description linked in the Recruitment Brochure.

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