The Airport

Aspen Airport (ASE) is a commercial serviceairport experiencing explosive growth incommercial flights. Flights have increased 26%YTD since 2016 and enplanements total 250,000. United, Delta and American service ORD, MSP,ATL, DFW, IAD, PHX, SLC, LAX, SFO, and DEN.ASE’s operational budget for 2018 is$10,019,957.

Atlantic Aviation operates the airport’s FBO.Aircraft Maintenance is offered by West StarAviation, and Mayo Aviation is an aircraft chartercompany based at the airport. The airport alsohas a restaurant, gift shop, and several rental carcompanies.

Aspen airport is entering one of, if not the mostdynamic periods in its 70-year history. The FAAjust issued ASE a FONSI for its EnvironmentalAssessment which clears a path for major airportdevelopments pending community dialogue.

First, relocating the runway to meet Group IIIdesign standards, allowing larger jets and thenew generation of regional jets. Second, buildinga new commercial service terminal cleared for140,000 square feet replacing the existing 47,000square foot terminal.

Additionally, the airport has Master Plans under consideration by county commissioners toredesign and relocate the terminal area entranceroads, public and employee parking lots, andground transportation areas. ASE’s ARFF indexwould upgrade to C. The development is estimated to be $400,000,000.

There are 49 employees at the airport. This is anexciting era to become part of TEAM AspenAirport. Several “new” key leadership positionshave been created and will be advertised in thecoming months beginning with: The AssistantAviation Director, Directory of Facilities, Directorof Safety and Security, and Director of ProgramManagement.

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About Aspen

Aspen is a place that famous songwriters haveimmortalized in their music. It is home to world classskiing, arts and cultural events, and a world-renowned intellectual think-tank. Aspen's 360-degree beauty challenges photographers to captureevery season and breathtaking view.

Situated high in the Rocky Mountains and located200 miles southwest of Denver, Aspen was namedfor its abundance of aspen trees. Originally asummer hunting camp for the Ute Indians, it saw itsfirst white settlers in the 1870s, when the areabecame a mining camp, a part of the famedColorado Silver Boom.

The city is now a world-renowned ski resort, as wellas a tourist and cultural center. Downtown has beenlargely transformed into an upscale shopping districtthat includes high-end restaurants, salons, and well-known boutiques. To Aspen's credit, the city hasclosely protected its robust history and architecture,with its multicolored, gingerbread Victorian erahomes and commercial buildings. These "paintedladies" create a fascinating and vibrant downtown,defined by the surrounding majestic mountains.

With more than 300 days of sunshine a year, Aspen isa destination for outdoor enthusiasts year-round.Favorite activities include alpine and cross-countryskiing, skiing, snowboarding, whitewater rafting, hikingand biking, and in the fall, horseback riding throughdense yellow aspen groves on the mountain side.

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About Aspen (continued...)

In the late 1940s, skiing arrived in Aspen as didmodern day founders Walter and ElizabethPaepcke. With a vision for the community thatfocused on Mind, Body and Spirit, the Paepckeshelped Aspen begin a civic and cultural renaissance- one that continues to this day. There is an endlessarray of things to do and special events. No wonder

Aspen is visited by people from all over theworld.

E v e n t s

A season does not go by in Aspenwithout a community event to look

forward to. Kicking the year off instyle is Aspen's Winterskol™

celebration in January toasting winter withartistic snow sculptures, fireworks and even aCanine Fashion Show! Enjoy fine food and wine,then make make plans to attend the annual FOOD& WINE Classic in Aspen every June. Featuringfood, wine, and spirit superstars, Aspen becomesthe top destination to discover the latest in culinarytrends. And Aspen's Old Fashioned 4th of JulyCelebration takes patriots old and young back to atime when neighbors and new friends gathered tocommemorate the founding of our country. Closingout the summer season, art enthusiasts will enjoy avariety of mediums created by nearly 175 artists inAspen's spectacular summer mountain settingduring the Aspen Arts Festival in July.

T H E M O U N T A I N :

Aspen Mountain, with its famous black-diamondterrain, has kept Aspen on the map since 1947.

With breathtaking 360-degree views of the MaroonBells and an abundance of expert terrain as well asgroomed cruisers, it's no wonder Aspen Highlandshas been the locals' favorite for over 50 years.

Buttermilk built its 50-year legacy on wide-open andgently rolling trails that cater to beginners andfamilies. It has been voted #1 by TransworldSnowboarding Magazine Reader's Poll for best parkand pipe.

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The Position

Under the direction of the Airport Director, thisposition is responsible for day-to-day operations ofthe Aspen/Pitkin County Airport. In the absence ofthe Director, this position performs the duties of theDirector.

The Assistant Aviation Director:

• Leads, directs, and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Aspen/Pitkin CountyAirport. Leadership and oversight of operations,including facilities, safety and security, tenantrelations and the FBO.

• Directs the operations of Aspen/Pitkin CountyAirport, coordinates with the Federal AviationAdministration, the Transportation SecurityAdministration, and the State of ColoradoDepartment of Transportation Bureau ofAeronautics.

• Is responsible for implementing the Director’sinitiatives for the Aspen/Pitkin County Airport.

• Ensures that the Aspen/Pitkin County Airportcomplies with all Federal Aviation Regulations andPart 139 standards.

• Participates in the negotiation and implementationof leases and contracts with airport tenants.

• Assists in developing the preparation of the annualbudget, including the establishment of rates andcharges.

• Attends appropriate meetings of the Board ofCounty Commissioners and other meetings asrequested by the Director.

• Supports the relationship between Pitkin Countygovernment and the public by demonstratingcourteous and cooperative behavior wheninteracting with citizens, visitors, and County staff;maintains confidentiality of work-related issues andCounty information; performs other duties asrequired or assigned.

For a full job description, click here.

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Position Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree inbusiness administration, airport management, publicadministration, aeronautical engineering or a relatedfield; and five years of progressively responsiblemanagement experience in airport management,airport business management or airport operationsat a FAR Part 139 commercial service airport; ORany combination of education, training andexperience. Accredited Airport ExecutiveCertification (A.A.E.) or International AirportProfessional designation (IAP) is desirable but notrequired.

Salary & Compensation

The starting salary for this position is negotiabledepending on experience, with an

attractive benefits package.

How to Apply:

To apply online, click here.

Deadline for applications is

Friday, October 19, 2018

Project Manager: Dan Sprinkle, AAE

dan@adkexecutivesearch.com

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