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AGENCY DESCRIPTION

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), the only major airport serving the nation's 7th largest metropolitan area, is a large hub airport serving 30 million passengers annually. Twenty-five airlines, including all major domestic carriers, offer nearly 500 daily departures to more than 130 destinations worldwide. Located 7 miles from downtown Philadelphia, the Airport is easily accessible and convenient to many tourist sites, business centers, and cultural hubs. The Airport is self-sustaining and uses no local tax dollars.  PHL is one of the largest economic engines in the region, generating $15.4 billion to the economy and accounting for 96,300 full-time jobs annually.

The Deputy Director of Aviation Maintenance & Facilities (Deputy) serves as a strong and visible leader of the Executive Team and is responsible for a large and diversified maintenance program consisting of facilities and technical systems maintenance services for the City's Dual-Airport system which includes the Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE).  The Deputy provides executive leadership and oversight for the facilities maintenance activities including building maintenance, custodial services, and pavements and grounds maintenance and assumes overall responsibility for directing technical trades’ services including electrical, electronic, and HVAC/Utility maintenance activities and oversee all areas of Asset Management. Additionally, the Deputy provides input, consults and collaborates with executive members in other aviation divisions including Finance, Administration, Operations, Security, and Engineering as well as interacts with external representatives such as federal regulatory agencies, tenants, and consultants to accomplish established department goals and outcomes.  The Deputy reports to the Airport’s Chief Operating Officer.

Key responsibilities:

• Directs the maintenance, repair and upkeep of all structures and infrastructures, including airside pavement, roads, equipment, grounds and snow removal; oversees those responsible for building maintenance, repair, inspection, alteration and custodial services of Airport owned facilities through subordinate managers.
• Direct the planning, development and execution of standard operating procedure for recording data associated with Airport-wide assets.
• Directs and supervises a staff of professional personnel assigned to the maintenance and facilities departments.
• Develops and recommends plans, policies and programs designed to improve the airport’s efficiency and effectiveness in meeting the established goals.
• Develops and implements standard operating policies and procedures and safety regulations in compliance with Federal, State, and Local government, as well as compliance with FAA standards. Directs the plans for scheduled inspections as required by Federal regulations (i.e. Part 139). 
• Responsible for ensuring airport facilities and grounds meet best-in-class standards, are clean, safe, and where applicable in compliance with FAA regulations.
• Work with key leaders in the organization to support the Airport's goals and mission.
• Develops and recommends to the CEO plans, policies and programs designed to improve the airport’s efficiency and effectiveness in meeting the established goals.
• Develops and directs policies and procedures to implement a comprehensive facilities program to optimize investment and maximize useful life of facilities.  Directs the establishment of a cost effective, preventive maintenance program for all airport facilities, grounds and equipment.
• Develops and implements emergency maintenance preparedness plans and coordinates with other departments in all emergency and disaster preparedness planning, training and actual emergency situations.
• Oversees the preparation of departmental operating budgets and responsible for budget compliance status throughout the department and presents updates on performance of budget as required.
• Establishes and maintains working relationships and serves as liaison to contractors.
• Establish and effectively communicate goals; develops program plans and milestones and assigns priorities; develops policies and procedures; projects budget requirements and allocates available resources.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in maintenance management, public administration, aviation management, engineering or related field, AND
• Ten (10) years of increasingly senior management experience in maintenance at a medium to large hub airport or large complex public facility.

PHYSICAL, MEDICAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.
• Incumbent must establish bona fide residence in the City of Philadelphia within six (6) months of appointment and maintain residence in the City during tenure of employment. 

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND/OR CERTIFICATES

• Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania within six (6) months of appointment and during tenure of employment.
• Must be able to pass and maintain SIDA (Security Identification Display Area) and AOA (Airfield Operations Area) clearance.
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CORE COMPETENCIES

• Communication – Able to clearly articulate goals and objectives to multiple internal and external audiences; listens for understanding with peers, superiors and subordinates; able to write clear, concise and compelling communications.
• Strategic Thinking – Able to problem-solve for short-term (quarterly) challenges to accomplish key goals; able to develop data-driven, actionable plans to achieve efficient, timely results.
• Customer Centricity – Motivates teams to identify new ways to improve customer experience; identifies systemic improvements that could positively impact customers.

COMPENSATION

• An attractive compensation package will be provided to the successful candidate
• Please note this job description is descriptive but not restrictive of the scope of work. Assigned duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The successful candidate should bring most, if not all, of the following:

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) and especially FAR 139.
• Knowledge of legal practices, procedures and terminology as they relate to airport maintenance and asset management.
• Knowledge of business and properties management practices.
• Thorough knowledge of city, state, and federal laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines relating to civil airport maintenance practices.
• Principles, practices, techniques and equipment utilized in maintenance of large, heavily trafficked airport installations.
• Practices and techniques involved in implementing a program of building maintenance and repair.
• Current management and administrative principles related to large maintenance organizations.
• The operations and maintenance of major air conditioning, heating, mechanical and electrical systems
• Best practices for airport work order processes and systems.
• the principles and techniques used in scheduling work, assigning priorities, estimating size and composition of staff and calculating costs of staff time, equipment and materials for a large maintenance program.
• Engineering components of construction, equipment and maintenance relevant to a large airport.

Ability to:

• Support business development efforts and the needs of other elements of the airport organization.
• Apply modern management and administrative principles to airport maintenance activities.
• Consult with and advise architects, engineers and contractors on the construction and repair of airport buildings, grounds and pavements, and related facilities.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, representatives of airlines, concessionaires and tenants.
• Express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.

To apply for this position please create a profile and submit your resume to [email protected]

The successful candidate must reside in the City of Philadelphia or establish primary residence in the City of Philadelphia within 6 months of employment.