City of Chicago Hiring for ASST COMMISSIONER at Chicago, IL Full Time

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Assistant Commissioner, SR – $126,156.00

Chicago Department of Aviation

Airfield Operations Division

Number of Positions: Three (3)

These positions are essential to ensure that the O’Hare International Airport FAR Part 139 Certification Compliance Program is meeting current objectives and obligations while keeping a close eye on technology and policy changes that may be needed in the future. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) updates regulations from time to time and someone needs to keep a close eye on those changes so the CDA can proactively implement changes on a planned and coordinated basis rather than reacting to FAA updates in a rushed and hap hazard way. We need to lead the industry on this topic rather than lag other lesser airports across the country. The CDA needs to show that the Safety and Security of the traveling public is of the utter most importance to the CDA.

Essential Duties

• Oversee FAR Part 139 Compliance Program.
• Initiate and maintain on-going regulatory compliance meetings/working groups.
• Oversee the updating, revision, and approvals for all changes to the Airport Certification Manual.
• Oversee the investigation of and correction of all FAR Part 139 violations.
• Oversee snow removal planning and implementation throughout the year.
• Analyzes and evaluates FAR Part 139 Snow Removal program efficiency and recommends improvements for same.

Additional Duties May Be Required For This Position.

Location: CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION – O’Hare International Airport

Address: City Tower

Shift: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Monday – Friday

4:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. – Monday – Friday

12”00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. – Monday – Friday

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALFICATIONS : Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management, Business, Construction, Engineering, Flight, or a field related to the duties performed, including five (5) years of airfield work experience related to the position, of which two (2) years are in a managerial role related to the responsibilities of the position or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

NOTE: The candidates selected for hire must pass an airport background check and a Security Threat Assessment.

NOTE: Must be flexible for early and/or late meetings and weekends.

NOTE: This position requires a VALID LICENSE at the time of hire.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: This position requires an applicant to successfully complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the interview will be selected.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm CDT on August 24, 2023.