Vice President of Public Relations and Air Service Development
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport Authority
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Posted: 11-Jan-23
Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee
Type: Full Time
Salary: $90,000-$110,000 DOQ
Salary Details:
Excellent benefits package to include: Medical, Dental, Pension, Disability
Life Insurance. Yearly: 9 Paid Holidays, 10 Paid Leave Days.
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
Responsible for directing the overall communication strategy of the organization and directing the strategic and tactical efforts in attracting airlines to increase flights in domestic markets. Cultivates and maintains engaged relationships with airline and industry partners. Develops and directs implementation of public relations strategy, including proactive media relations, as well as tenant, passenger, Chamber and civic organizations, and speakers’ bureau, as well as providing assistance in government relations, airline relations, and board relations. Serve as organizational spokesperson for media and all other stakeholders. On call 24 hours per day and responsible for emergency response to the airport or other designated location.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Demonstrated ability to think strategically and develop solutions that meet business objectives.
Knowledge of domestic airline passenger and air cargo operations and network decision-making processes and aviation regulatory affairs.
Excellent professional written and verbal communications skills, ability to write and present clearly to the President & CEO and the Board of Commissioners.
Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes while simultaneously managing multiple projects. Ability to participate in and facilitate group meetings.
Ability to anticipate Board of Commissioners and President & CEO informational needs, and provide timely advice and counsel on air service and public relation matters as it relates to business objectives.
High standard of personal integrity and professional ethics, tact, and courtesy in dealing with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to diffuse potentially volatile customer and stakeholder situations.
Ability to grasp and communicate complexities of airport business objectives; local, state, and national governmental regulatory bodies; and the domestic airline industry.
Self-motivated and independent, able to work with minimum supervision.
Ability to build solid relationships and motivate teammates and colleagues to accomplish needed tasks without the authority to direct them to do so.
Polished presentation and interpersonal skills required for representing the organization in diverse environments.
Ability to establish and maintain an effective working environment within the organization and with external partners by modeling and encouraging teamwork. Strong facilitation skills and ability work at all levels of the organization are required.
Ability and willingness to listen, provide solutions, and reconsider strategy when necessary. Handles the giving and receiving of instruction and criticism with professional tact and courtesy. Seeks and incorporates input of teammates and other stakeholders into development and implementation of sound plans.
Detailed knowledge of CMAA bylaws, Minimum Standards, Personal Management Plan and all other CMAA operating procedures.
Advanced capabilities in research, strategic planning, implementation and evaluation; and demonstrated commitment to professional excellence.
Considerable experience in public relations and air service development, including administrative responsibility. Bachelor’s degree in business or management with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in an airport business function or public relations. MBA preferred. APR preferred. Any acceptable combination of education, training, and experience.
We are the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) Authority—one of the most successful airports of our size in the nation. We’re recognized for our innovation, sustainability, and leadership. In 2019, our third solar phase was completed to make us the first airport in the world to create as much power as we consume. In 2021, we received Newsweek's Future of Travel Award. Our FBO, Wilson Air, was voted the #1 Best FBO in the US by Professional Pilot’s PRASE Survey for the second year in a row in 2021. Finally, West Star Aviation was voted #1 Preferred Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) in the 2020 Professional Pilot Magazine’s Annual Preference Regarding Aviation Services and Equipment (PRASE) survey for the seventh consecutive year.
These successes are made possible because of the diverse talents of airport employees who champion the mission of providing an exceptional airport experience to customers. We’re looking for the best talent to join us and help reimagine what an airport can be.
