The City of Perry, a vibrant, growing community in central Iowa, is seeking an individual to serve as our Airport Manager.
Position Description: Provide highly professional management, administration and supervision associated with the operations and marketing of the Perry Municipal Airport (Airport). Develop the Airport and its staff to provide a positive user experience beyond their expectations. Accordingly, the position is responsible for and coordinates the operations and activities of the department, which includes:
Oversight of all activity at the Airport
Oversight and implementation of the Airport Commission’s directives
Maintaining a safe, welcoming, friendly, and presentable atmosphere at the Airport
Enforcement Airport rules and regulations.
Act as the spokesperson of the Airport
Minimum Training and Qualifications:
Graduation from high school.
Bachelor’s degree in Airport Administration, Aeronautics, Aerospace Engineering, Business or Public Administration or related field and two years of experience, or combination of education and experience. Five (5) years of related work experience. Supervisory and/or administration experience; may consider other field related experience.
Ability to express ideas effectively, verbally and in writing and to prepare comprehensive records and reports.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other officials, civic organizations, employees and the general public.
Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
Subject to a post-offer drug and alcohol screening and background check.
Preferred Training and Qualifications:
Commercial pilot’s license with IFR (instrument) and CFI (certified flight instructor) rating.
Full job description can be found below.
Full-Time, Part Time, or Contract. Please specify desired status in your application. Pay: DOQ
Cover letter, resume, and professional references can be sent to the attention of Sven Peterson, City Administrator. E-mail: sven.peterson@perryia.org, or mail: Sven Peterson, City Administrator, Perry City Hall, 1102 Willis Ave P.O. Box 545, Perry, Iowa, 50220.
First round of application review will be July 8th, 2022.
The City of Perry, Iowa is an Equal Opportunity Employer.