Assistant Airport Manager

Assistant Airport Manager

Full-time, non-union position with a full range of Town of Nantucket benefits. The Town of Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) is seeking a dynamic, dedicated Assistant Airport Manager to serve as the primary operational deputy. Positioned in a fast-paced island aviation environment, this leadership role balances active airfield operations, seasonal demand peaks, and long-term facility management. The position provides direct managerial oversight across Airport Operations, Airfield Maintenance, and Fixed Base Operations (FBO), ensuring facilities remain safe, efficient, and fully compliant. Essential functions include ensuring strict compliance with FAR Part 139, the Airport Certification Manual (ACM), the Airport Emergency Plan (AEP), Wildlife Hazard Management, and Snow and Ice Control. Beyond daily safety monitoring, the Assistant Airport Manager serves as the primary liaison during annual FAA certification inspections, oversees fuel farm network safety and inventory, reviews Construction Safety and Phasing Plans (CSPPs) for capital projects, and monitors Part 77 airspace. Operational duties are complemented by key administrative responsibilities, including contributions to annual operating budgets, rate reviews, technical procurement specifications, and labor relations. This position operates with substantial independence, utilizing established policies and professional judgment to address routine and complex operational matters.