Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) · 1 day ago
Chief of Staff (COS)
Sarasota, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$146K/yr - $210K/yr
7+ years expSarasota-Manatee Airport Authority is seeking a Chief of Staff to provide high level executive support to the President and CEO. The role involves managing strategic initiatives, overseeing large projects, and serving as a key liaison with stakeholders to ensure organizational goals are met.
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Responsibilities
Acts as an operational extension of the President, Chief Executive Officer to drive long-term strategic initiatives and ensure Departmental goals align with the Airport’s broader mission
Leads and oversees major strategic projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, driving decisions, and tracking progress from development to completion
Manages diverse programs and initiatives, bringing stakeholders together, removing obstacles, and ensuring timely, effective execution
Serves as a strategic partner and liaison, preparing leaders for meetings, managing communications, and translating vision to action
Addresses critical issues, troubleshoots roadblocks, and resolves complex organizational challenges
Ensures that the President, Chief Executive Officer’s priorities are addressed promptly and adequately; ensures organizational activities align with the organizational vision
Manages the flow of information between the President, Chief Executive Officer and the Senior Leadership Team to streamline decision making
Tracks key metrics and organizational progress, often serving as a facilitator for Senior Leadership Team meetings and Board interactions
Consults frequently with the President, Chief Executive Officer and the Senior Leadership Team to identify issues affecting the airport
Works with staff to solve problems and find solutions, bridging gaps and facilitating collaboration across Departments
Cultivates strong relationships with airlines, federal agencies, local government, businesses, and the community
Acts as a bridge between Departments and key partners to align goals and resolve issues
Performs other related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Aviation Management or related field
Seven (7) years' experience in an airport management capacity of which at least three (3) years must be engaged in large scale program/project oversight
Knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods of airport operations
Ability to navigate complex and dynamic environments with flexibility and adaptability
Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities
Excellent time management skills
Strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills
Exceptional project and program management
High emotional intelligence and stakeholder management
Understanding of airport-specific challenges, including regulatory compliance, safety standards, and stakeholder relationship
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, FAA rules and regulations and airport policies regarding airport operations, safety, and security
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Analytical and data-driven decision-making skills
Strong ability to plan, organize, assign, establish, and maintain effective working relationships with fellow team members, executives, officials, employees, consultants, tenants, the public, and other key partners
The Chief of Staff must be diligent in adhering to all work-related safety rules, procedures and regulations and take the precautions necessary to comply with the Airport Authority safety policy
As an Chief of Staff, the employee must have the mental capacity to provide support to all departments; must be capable of successfully interacting with employees, outside agencies and the general public, develop and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, fellow employees, outside agencies and the general public and have the mental capacity to provide support to the President, CEO
Preferred
Master's degree in aviation management or other related field
Certified member of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) or Airports Council International (ACI)
Company
Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)
SRQ is your world-class aviation gateway to Florida's Gulf Coast, conveniently centered in a region full of exciting attractions, with famous white-sand beaches only minutes away!
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Paul Hoback
President, Chief Executive Officer
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