GENERAL MANAGER OF AIRPORT OPERATIONS-CDA 2025-2 Job Number: 409457-1
Description
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
General Manager of Airport Operations
Department of Aviation
Bureau of Vehicle Services
Number of Positions: 1
(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)
Starting Salary: BX22 $109,164.00/year
Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 6/24/2025
Under direction, the class is managerial in nature planning and directing the operations of a functional area at O'Hare International Airport or Midway International Airport, and performs related duties as required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
* Plans and directs the activities of Vehicle Services at O'Hare Airport
* Oversees and coordinates the work of area supervisors to ensure conformance to established schedules, governmental regulations and department policies
* Reviews and evaluates the work performance of supervisory personnel, recommending disciplinary action when needed Coordinates and participates in human resources activities (e.g., interviewing, employee relations)
* Directs and monitors training programs for subordinate staff to ensure adherence with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and department work requirements
* Establishes and maintains operational budgets for assigned areas
* Develops and implements procedures to track budget expenditures and prepares financial reports
* Reviews work summaries submitted by supervisory staff and generates comprehensive activity reports
* Serves as liaison with airport tenants and concessionaires and responds to inquiries regarding the status of repair and maintenance issues
* Represents the department at meetings with federal, state, and local agencies
Additional duties may be required for this position
Location: O'Hare International Airport
10510 W Zemke Rd
Days: Monday-Friday
Hours: 8AM-4PM; hours and days may vary due to operational needs
NOTE: The candidate(s) selected for hire must pass an airport background check and a Security Threat Assessment (STA).
THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM CAREER SERVICE
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Aviation Management or a directly related field, plus five years of airport or airfield operations work experience, of which three years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
NOTE:
* A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required
* Must obtain airfield certification within six months of hire
* The candidate selected for hire must pass an airport background check and a Security Threat Assessment (STA).
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS
This position requires applicants to complete an interview.The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.
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APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date.Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075.The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders.For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here.
ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.
The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.
City of Chicago
Brandon Johnson, Mayor
Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 6/24/2025
Job Posting : Jun 11, 2025, 5:00:00 AM | Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External : Jun 25, 2025, 4:59:00 AM
BU : 20| Salary : 109,164.00 annually Pay Basis : Yearly
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