Air Services Administrator

Air Services Administrator

Salary

$85,896.20 - $128,844.30 Annually

Location

9800 AIRPORT BLVD SAN ANTONIO, 78216, TX

Job Type

4C Full-Time

Job Number

2027-00059

Department

Aviation

Opening Date

10/05/2026

Closing Date

10/27/2026 11:59 PM Central

Grant Funded

No

FLSA Status

Exempt

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Job Summary

Under administrative direction, is responsible for overseeing efforts to retain and acquire air service at the San Antonio International Airport. Conducts research, provides data, makes recommendations, and implements solutions to execute strategies to retain and acquire air service. Exercises direct supervision over assigned staff.

This position is an "unclassified" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

Work Location

San Antonio International Airport, 9800 Airport Blvd., San Antonio, Texas

Work Hours

7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday; Weekends and extended hours as needed

Essential Job Functions

• Develops and executes short and long-term domestic and international air service development strategic objectives, key initiatives and tactical plans to expand air service and increase airport usage.
• Makes presentations to senior level airline executives, business and community leaders on strategic airport initiatives. Conducts outreach to educate and influence target audiences about positive economic impact to region or country.
• Coordinates and prepares reports and correspondence in response to requests for information from City Managers Office, Mayor, and City Council Offices; prepares City Council agenda material such as ordinance memorandums and presentations.
• In collaboration with department leadership, negotiates agreements with airline executives and business leaders concerning new or expanded air service.
• Conducts research to identify passenger and air cargo wants and needs of a region. Makes air service projections and identifies target markets for service increases.
• Performs complex statistical and financial analyses to support the strategic plan for air services development.
• Manages the performance of professional staff in work involving organizational structure review, operations research and related work reviewing the Aviation Department, divisions and programs.
• Serves as department representative at conferences and meetings and liaisons with airlines, tenants, public agencies and other regional contracts.
• Oversees initiative to identify and develops the expansion of international and domestic passenger and air cargo services.
• Assists with planning marketing programs that strengthen, promote, and enhance the airports air passenger and cargo services.
• Negotiates agreements with airline executives and business leader concerning new or expanded air service.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university.
• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in air services development or airport management, including two (2) years of direct supervision, technical supervision, or project lead experience.
• Currently hold an Accredited Airport Executive Certificate conferred by the American Association of Airport Executives, or be able to obtain certification within one (1) year of employment.
• Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.
• Must pass a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Security Threat Assessment and Criminal History Records Check clearance upon employment.
• Must maintain federally mandated security clearance required to work at an airport at all times.

Applicant Information

• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of administrative and management procedures, practices and techniques.
• Knowledge of research techniques, methods, and procedure.
• Knowledge of presentation requirements and methods.
• Knowledge of organizational strategic planning and operations research.
• Skill in utilizing a personal computer and associated software programs.
• Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed action and implement.
• Ability to compile and prepare clear and concise reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and the general public.
• Ability to respond to inquiries, complaints and requests.
• Ability to travel as necessary both domestically and internationally.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position with or without accommodations.
• Ability to work primarily inside an office environment.

Benefits Information

The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:

http://www.sanantonio.gov/hr/employee_information/benefits/index.asp

Note:

• Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
• Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.

Additional Information

The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.

If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is 210-207-8705 and our fax number is 210-207-2285.

01

Are you a current regular full time or part time CoSA employee?

• Yes - I am a Full Time City Employee.
• Yes - I am a Part Time City Employee.
• No - I am not a Full Time or Part Time City Employee.

02

Are you a veteran or active member of the armed forces?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you a San Antonio Ready to Work Program (SAR2W) or Train for Jobs San Antonio Program (TfJSA) participant?

• Yes - SA Ready to Work Program
• Yes - Train for Jobs SA Program
• Yes - Both Programs
• No

04

What best describes your highest level of education at the end of the current semester?

• Some High School
• High School Diploma or GED recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency
• 30+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 60+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Associates Degree from an accredited college or university
• 90+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 120+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university
• Masters Degree from an accredited college or university
• PhD, JD, or other Post Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university
• None of the above

05

How many years of increasingly responsible experience do you have in air services development or airport management?

• None
• Less than one year
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06

How many years of direct supervision, technical supervision, or project lead experience do you have?

• None
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• 5 years +

07

Do you currently hold an Accredited Airport Executive Certificate conferred by the American Association of Airport Executives?

• Yes
• No

08

If you do not hold an Accredited Airport Executive Certificate conferred by the American Association of Airport Executives do you have the ability to obtain within one (1) year of employment?

• Yes
• No

09

Do you have a valid Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

10

How many years of experience do you have developing and implementing comprehensive strategic plans for a medium or large hub airport, business, or organization?

• None
• Less than one year
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11

How many years of professional experience do you have in management, analysis, or air service development?

• No experience
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12

How many years of professional experience do you have developing and administering air service agreements and contract negotiations?

• None
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13

How many years of experience do you have preparing and delivering presentations to senior executives, businesses and community leaders?

• None
• Less than one year
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14

Our airport experiences passenger "leakage" to nearby hubs. Share what specific strategies you have implemented to retain local travelers and prove to airlines that the demand exists locally. If you do not have related experience, enter "N/A."

15

Describe what situation you personally have used industry data tools (e.g., O&G, Sabre, Diio Mi, US DOT DB1B) to build a successful airline business case. If you do not have related experience, enter "N/A."

16

I acknowledge that I must pass and maintain the yearly Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Security Threat Assessment and a Criminal History Records Check upon employment. I further understand that if the Department receives any negative information on my background that prohibits me from meeting requirements for the position, my employment will be terminated and I will be compensated for the hours worked.

• Yes

17

I acknowledge that this position is an "unclassified" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

• I acknowledge

18

I acknowledge that I must maintain federally mandated security clearance required to work at an airport at all times.

• I acknowledge

19

I understand that if I have a need for a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment and interview process, I can contact the Human Resources Department at AskHR@sanantonio.gov or 210-207-8705. I further understand that if an accommodation is necessary to perform the position for which I have applied, I can contact HR after an offer has been extended.

• I acknowledge.

Required Question

Employer City of San Antonio

Address Human Resources Department

San Antonio, Texas, 78205

Phone 210-207-8705

Website http://www.sanantonio.gov/HR/CareerCenter.aspx