FBO Manager

September 16, 2026

The purpose of this position is to manage all functions of the Fixed-Base Operator (FBO) including , making pricing recommendations, marketing and the supervision of staff. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Ø Supervises staff by prioritizing and assigning work, conducting performance evaluations, ensuring staff training and compliance, adherence to policies and procedures, and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations. Ø Manages and coordinates all charter requests. Ø Makes weekly fuel pricing recommendations. Ø Serves as the Air Elite liaison. Ø Manages the marketing of the FBO business. Ø Attends applicable trade shows. Ø Coordinates, implements & oversees training for customer service & line service. Ø Assists with the FBO budget development and monitoring. Ø Oversees all safety initiatives - National Air Transportation Association (NATA) Safety 1st & International Standard for Business Aircraft Handlers (IS-BAH) certifications. Supplemental Functions Ø Performs other similar duties as required. Knowledge Job Specifications and Qualifications: <ul><li>FBO Operations</li><li>Aviation Operations</li><li>Budget Management and Principles </li><li>Marketing Principles</li><li>Supervisory Principles</li><li>Applicable Local, State, and Federal Regulations </li></ul>Licensing And Certifications <ul><li>Valid North Carolina Driver’s License PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must meet the City’s criteria for an acceptable driving record. </li></ul>Required Skills <ul><li>Using computers & spreadsheets</li><li>Prioritizing work</li><li>Budget management and tracking</li><li>Leadership Skills</li><li>Training Skills</li><li>Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction. </li></ul>Required Experience Associate’s degree or diploma from an accredited college or university. technical, business, vocation, or correspondence school; with at least five (5) years of relevant and supervisory experience; or the City may consider an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Please be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual position, only the most recent application received prior to the posting closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the closing date. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of the positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Fair Labor Standards Act (exempt/non-exempt) is designated by position. The employer actively supports Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations.

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