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GENERAL MANAGER OF AIRPORT OPERATIONS-2026 (Airsid
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The City of Chicago
Chicago, IL (In Person)
$112,440 Salary, Full-Time
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at The City of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description
The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected. For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at: https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf
Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.
GENERAL MANAGER OF AIRPORT OPERATIONS-2026
(Airside Operations)Job Number:
416229 DescriptionJOB ANNOUNCEMENT
General Manager of Airport Operations Department of Aviation Bureau of Airside Operations Number of Positions:
1 (Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)Starting Salary:
BX22 $112,440.00/year Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 6/25/2026 Under direction, the class is managerial in nature planning and directing the operations of a functional area at O'Hare International Airport or Midway International Airport, and performs related duties as required.ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Plans and directs the activities of Airfield Operations at O'Hare Airport
- Oversees and coordinates the work of area supervisors to ensure conformance to established schedules, governmental regulations and department policies
- Reviews and evaluates the work performance of supervisory personnel, recommending disciplinary action when needed Coordinates and participates in human resources activities (e.g., interviewing, employee relations)
- Directs and monitors training programs for subordinate staff to ensure adherence with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and department work requirements
- Establishes and maintains operational budgets for assigned areas
- Develops and implements procedures to track budget expenditures and prepares financial reports
- Reviews work summaries submitted by supervisory staff and generates comprehensive activity reports
- Serves as liaison with airport tenants and concessionaires and responds to inquiries regarding the status of repair and maintenance issues
- Represents the department at meetings with federal, state, and local agencies and performs other, related duties as required.
Location:
O'Hare International Airport 10510W Zemke Rd Days:
Monday-Friday Hours:
8:30AM-4:30PM; hours and days may vary due to operational needsNOTE:
The candidate(s) selected for hire must pass an airport background check and a Security Threat Assessment (STA).THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM CAREER SERVICE
QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Nine (9) years of airport or airfield operations work experience, of which three (3) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position; OR Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate's degree in Business Administration, Aviation Management, or a directly related field, PLUS seven (7) years of airport or airfield operations work experience, of which three (3) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position; OR Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Aviation Management, or a directly related field, PLUS five (5) years of airport or airfield operations work experience, of which three (3) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position; ORGraduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree or higher in Business Administration, Aviation Management, or a directly related field, PLUS four (4) years of airport or airfield operations work experience, of which three (3) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position.NOTE:
- A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required
- Must obtain airfield certification within six months of hire
- The candidate selected for hire must pass an airport background check and a Security Threat Assessment (STA).
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS
This position requires applicants to complete an interview.The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected. For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at: https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf
APPLICATION EVALUATION
Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date.Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.