City of Urbana Job Opening Notice
Airport Manager
The City of Urbana, Ohio is seeking applicants for the full-time position of Airport Manager, offering a starting annual salary of $65,000, which will be commensurate with experience. Reporting to the Director of Administration, the Airport Manager will oversee the safe and efficient operations of the municipal airport, Grime Field I-74, a part of the National Airspace System.
Responsibilities:
- Plans, organizes, coordinates, supervises and evaluates short and long term programs, plans, services, equipment and infrastructure of the airport, including development and improvement projects funded through the FAA, ODOT, or other sources.
- Responds to public or other inquiries relative to department policies and procedures.
- Maintains regular contact with City, County, State and Federal agencies, professional and technical groups and the general public regarding airport activities and services. Represents the airport at functions.
- Supervises and monitors the use of airport facilities by tenants and patrons.
- Interprets flight safety and other flight and airport use regulations for the public; enforces airport regulations and assure compliance with a variety of local, State and Federal laws and regulations related to airport operations. Works with Federal Aviation Administration, Ohio Department of Transportation Aviation Division and other agencies as required. Enforces Federal Aviation Administration and Ohio Department of Transportation regulations.
- Supervises grounds and facilities maintenance; coordinates improvements or changes to facilities and equipment.
- Assesses a variety of emergency situations requiring airport closure or altered operations such as snow-plowing, ice removal or other extreme weather conditions, bomb threats, fire, crashes or other emergencies; coordinates fire, crash and rescue procedures.
- Coordinates the development of; and execution of; airport standards, leases, contracts, agreements, including those with private companies for the rental of airport facilities including hangers, building space, and airport service
- Maintains relationships/memberships with various Aviation Organizations.
Preferred Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum three (3) years of airport experience, including one year in facility management.
- Minimum BA or equivalent in business management or aviation-related field.
Special Requirements and Skills:
- Must possess a valid State's driver license or have the ability to obtain one prior to employment.
- Must possess a valid BUSTR certification level A, or have the ability to obtain one.
- Working Knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration Aviation Circulars.
- Working Knowledge of Title 14 U.S. Code of Federal Regulation, primary FAR’s that apply specifically to general aviation airports.
- Awareness of Grant Programs on Federal, State, and Local level
Conditions of Employment:
Successful background check and pre-employment drug screening.
To apply:
Submit a resume or application to:
Human Resources Office
225 South Main Street,
Urbana, OH 43078
or via email to hr@ci.urbana.oh.us
Applications and the full job description are available at www.urbanaohio.com/job-opportunities.html or by calling (937) 652-4386.
Applications will be reviewed as received through February 23, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
The City of Urbana is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The City of Urbana operates its programs and services without regard to race, color, national origin sex, age, disability, or low-income status in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and its related statutes.
