The Allegheny County Airport Authority [ACAA] invites you aboard our mission to create meaningful travel experiences in the aviation industry. As Pittsburgh’s gateway to the world, both Pittsburgh International Airport and Allegheny County Airport serve as beacons of change and connectivity for our region. As a member of our crew, you will directly serve, inspire, and advance our community in significant ways that impact the daily lives of others and the future of our organization. Whether you have a passion for travel, an appreciation for aeronautics and aviation, or an unparalleled love for the city of Pittsburgh, ACAA provides the opportunity for the next chapter of your career to take flight.
Our culture is one that emphasizes high performance, innovation, and learning. We know that those things only happen when everyone who works in an organization is properly empowered, equipped, and enabled in their roles to make an impact. At ACAA success is a shared responsibility, and we look forward to supporting and developing the unique strengths you could bring to our team.
Job Summary
The ACAA’s Vice President, Airport Operations, is responsible for safe, secure, and efficient airport operations at Pittsburgh International Airport. As a key collaborator with internal partners and federal agencies, delivers an optimal experience at our airports to our employees, customers, airlines, and partners.
Here is how the Vice President, Airport Operations will help:
- Direct and lead the airport operations team to ensure compliance with applicable federal aviation and security regulations and Cert Alerts, inclusive of the airport’s Airport Certification Manual (ACM).
- Develop short and long-term plans including goals for the integration of airport operation teams and systems to create efficiencies and eliminate redundancies.
- Implement and incorporate revisions to the landside, terminal and airfield operations for Pittsburgh International Airport that optimize safety, security, customer experience, and efficiency.
- Manage contract services that support the overall airport operation and field maintenance activities.
- Review all design and construction plans related to the Terminal Modernization Program to ensure security and operations procedures are consistent with the ACM, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and that industry best practices or cutting-edge pilot programs are considered and implemented.
- Lead airport community “grassroots” or outreach programs to reinforce compliance with airport rules and regulations among all airport employees.
- Oversee airport’s irregular operations execution with regard to planning, execution, and resumption of operations.
- Manage, evaluate, coach, mentor, and develop direct reports and team functions.
- Provide continuous, timely performance feedback to direct reports through routine interaction.
- Manage the preparation, presentation and monthly expenses for department operating budgets and, where applicable, capital projects.
- Continue a network of airport operations and security professionals throughout the industry who operate at ACAA’s caliber of standards and performance.
- Performs other related tasks as assigned or required.
The successful candidate for the role of Vice President, Airport Operations will demonstrate the following key competencies needed in our culture:
- Communication - Articulates long-term vision in a compelling way that inspires the team; Actively engages in discussions with peers; Able to confront peers to challenge thinking respectfully
- Strategic Thinking - Analyzes financial, brand and employee impact of major project decisions prior to implementation; Able to identify industry trends and understands competitive landscape
- Team Leadership - Able to assess and deploy talent against project objectives; Focused on developing team talent; Leads through delegation and providing opportunity for team to excel; Takes decisive action with urgency
- Customer Centricity - Understands cross-functional roles to produce a positive customer experience; Makes decisions based on the best interest of all or most stakeholders
Qualifications
Requirements to apply for role of Vice President, Airport Operations are:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in aviation management, public administration, facilities /logistics management or related field. Master&39;s degree preferred.
- 10 years related experience, 5 years managerial experience.
- Must be able to respond to airport emergencies 24 hours per day, seven days per week, unless prior coordinated with the Chief Operations Officer
- Possess or obtain prior to employment a valid Pennsylvania Class C driver’s license. Note: license must be maintained throughout employment.
We also expect that candidates will demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities in most cases:
- Extensive knowledge of the policies, practices and techniques of general management and administration.
- Extensive knowledge of airport operations, terminology, facilities, safety & security procedures, snow removal procedures, National Incident Management System procedures, Federal, State and Local aviation rules and regulations pertaining to airport ground operations.
- Knowledge of the capability and operating problems of aircraft in general use.
- Knowledge of the principles, and experience in the practices and techniques of senior organizational leadership and management, in developing staff and in direct supervision.
- Extensive knowledge of federal, state and local laws and regulations applicable to airport operations.
- Familiar with federal, state and local laws and regulations applicable to aviation business development.
- Proficient in delivering presentations to a range of audiences, inclusive of internal and external parties.
- Travel up to 5 annually.
Don’t meet every requirement?
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs if they don’t meet every single qualification. As a Smarter Airport, we recognize that talent is not always related job history and skills come from valuable experiences that aren’t always shown on a resume. If you are excited to make a positive change for our region, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for our organization, whether it be this role or another.
Caring For Our Crew
At ACAA, we’ve got you covered. That applies to how we equip, empower, and enable our people to do their jobs. It also applies to our benefits, which are broader and more valuable than what many other employers offer:
- We offer two plan options for healthcare coverage from high-quality insurance carriers, as well as an ACAA-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) that will help offset the cost of many medical expenses.
- ACAA employees pay almost $1,200 less per year in healthcare payroll contributions than the average employee in other companies, according to market surveys.
- When HRA funding is included, the health-plan deductibles paid by ACAA employees are about $1,200 lower on average than the costs paid by employees of other companies.
- ACAA does not require that employees meet a separate deductible for pharmacy expenses before prescription-drug coverage kicks in.
- ACAA’s dental plans (included with healthcare coverage) offer an option covering children’s orthodontia.
- Employees also can take advantage of a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to help pay for health care and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis.
- All eligible full-time ACAA employees participate in the Allegheny County Employees Pension Plan, a defined-benefit plan that vests after 10 years of service.
- Employees also may participate in a Deferred Compensation Plan, which allows them to contribute part of their pay on a pre-tax basis into long-term retirement investments.
- A robust Employee Assistance Program (including access to free counselling sessions, financial guidance, and care coordination), life insurance options, a wellness program, and eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program round out ACAA’s exemplary benefits.
- Employees may enroll their children from 6 weeks to 5 years of age in our on-site preschool and childcare center, La Petite Academy, at Pittsburgh International Airport.
About Allegheny County Airport Authority
Allegheny County Airport Authority, which manages Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Allegheny County Airport (AGC), is committed to transforming Pittsburgh’s airports to reflect and serve the community, inspire the industry, and advance the region’s role as a world leader.
Pittsburgh International Airport serves nearly 10 million passengers annually on 17 carriers and was named by Fast Company magazine as One of the Most Innovative Companies in the World as well as a finalist in its World Changing Ideas awards, both in 2020. PIT’s first-of-its-kind microgrid – which completely powers the airport campus through natural gas and solar energy – has won numerous awards for resiliency and sustainability.
PIT is in the midst of an ambitious terminal modernization that will make the passenger experience more efficient and deliver real opportunity for the region. The $1.4 billion new terminal program will construct a smarter, greener airport, inspired by the best of our region. The updated terminal lands in 2025 and will be the first airport terminal in the U.S. to be built from the ground-up post-pandemic, designed and constructed with the highest public health standards in mind.
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