Overview
Vice President of Maintenance – Hillsborough County Aviation Authority
POSITION SUMMARY
Reporting to the Executive Vice President of Planning & Development and Maintenance, the Vice President of Maintenance is a senior leadership role that is responsible for more than 225 employees and a $60M annual budget. The Vice President of Maintenance is accountable for the safe, efficient, and reliable operation and maintenance of all airport-related facilities and systems, including automated airport systems and equipment, mechanical, electrical, electronics, plumbing, aircraft boarding bridges, security/access control, fire detection and protection, baggage handling systems, people mover and conveyance systems, HVAC systems, building, grounds, airfield, and fleet maintenance including all aviation authority owned vehicles and heavy equipment.
POSITION ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Planning and Assessment:
• Assess airport maintenance program and practices to identify areas for continuous improvement.
• Develop, recommend, and implement approved enhancements to existing policies and practices to elevate the maintenance program of airport assets.
• Planning, assigning, and supervising the work of subordinates, including establishing challenging standards and productivity goals with clear measurements (Key Performance Indicators).
• Responsible for developing and managing the department’s approximately $60M budget.
• Responsible for operations and maintenance, equipment, and capital projects.
• Responsible for ensuring that all necessary specialty maintenance service contracts are established, procured, and maintained.
• Responsible for the administration of the Authority’s tenant work permit program (TWP) and key control functions.
• Responsible for the development and implementation of staffing plans, outsource contracting, and management programs that may be required.
• Responsible for ensuring that all necessary projects to replace facilities/equipment/systems are identified and prioritized.
• Responsible for ensuring a cost-effective operation.
• Responsible for ensuring safety and security are always priority.
Staff Leadership:
• Responsible for ensuring that an organizational structure is in place to fulfill the department’s mission in the organization, promote employee engagement, and provide maximum opportunities for employee development, training, and advancement.
• Senior Management Team member responsible for recommending and developing policies and procedures, project management plans, goals and objectives, and business plans.
• Serves on the Development Committee (DC) that directs the capital programs of the Authority.
• Responsible for creating and sustaining a strong, healthy, and equitable culture across the workforce.
• Supervise off-hour management staff for comprehensive 24-hour/7-days maintenance and emergency response resources.
• Encourages change and innovation, embracing diverse thinking and styles across all staff levels.
• Monitor airport maintenance function and direct staff for safe and efficient service.
Delegated Authority:
• Act on behalf of the Executive Vice President of Planning & Development and Maintenance in their absence.
REQUIRED FOR ALL HCAA JOBS
• In the event of an emergency or disaster that impacts the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority (HCAA), an employee may be required to respond promptly to duties and responsibilities as assigned by the employee’s department or the HCAA Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Such assignments may be before, during, or after the emergency/disaster.
• Complies with all HCAA Policies, Procedures, and Standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, business or public administration, or other area of concentration which is relevant to the role as described above.
• Five (5) years in a senior leadership role leading maintenance operation for organizations and teams of similar scale and complexity; with proven leadership acumen and highly effective stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience with leading a large maintenance operation that includes utilization of in-house and outsourced resources.
• Master’s degree preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Effective collaboration skills to coordinate joint activities and work effectively with stakeholders and external agencies.
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and make informed decisions in dynamic airport environments.
• Ability to delegate responsibilities effectively and act on behalf of the Executive Vice President of Planning & Development and Maintenance when required.
• Strong problem-solving abilities to address challenges and recommend improvements in airport maintenance operations.
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TPA MISSION STATEMENT
To be a major driver in the economic growth of the Tampa Bay Region. We will be leading-edge innovators to create global access and extraordinary customer experiences through our people and facilities to build prosperity for our stakeholders and the region.
TPA VISION STATEMENT
To be a vibrant aviation gateway for Tampa Bay, providing access and economic opportunity for our stakeholders.
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The Hillsborough County Aviation Authority provides equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, political affiliations, marital status, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, age, sexual orientation, membership, or non-membership in an employee organization, or based on personal favoritism or other non-merit factors.
The Hillsborough County Aviation Authority is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes and encourages applications from minorities, veterans, and persons with physical and mental disabilities and will reasonably accommodate the needs of those persons in the application and testing process. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation requests will be on a case-by-case basis.
HCAA is an EEOE and Drug-Free Workplace Program.
ABOUT THE AIRPORT
Tampa International Airport (TPA) is one of four large hub Airports in the state and the gateway to the west coast of Florida. The Hillsborough County Aviation Authority (HCAA), which was established by the Florida Legislature in 1945 as an independent special district, is responsible for the operation and management of all publicly owned airports in Hillsborough County – Peter O. Knight (TPF), Plant City Airport (PCM), and Tampa Executive Airport (VDF). TPA is widely known for its innovative and leading-edge design consisting of a main terminal connected by automated people movers to 4 airsides and 58 gates designed in the 1960’s. The airport is renowned for its excellent facilities and relentless focus on customer service. Travel and Leisure Magazine ranked TPA second among all U.S. airports, while industry benchmark ASQ ranks TPA third best globally for its category. As the premier gateway for the West Coast of Florida, TPA serves more than 23 million passengers annually and serves as a top economic engine for the Tampa Bay region and the state of Florida.
The Hillsborough County Aviation Authority, which operates and maintains TPA and the county’s three general aviation airports, is always seeking the very best people to serve its passengers, community, and fellow employees. Named a Tampa Bay Times Top Workplace in Tampa Bay for six straight years, the Authority has more than 650 employees in more than 20 departments, representing a talented, diverse, and engaged workforce. The Authority holds strong to its mission of serving the region and operates daily on five values: Teamwork, Excellence, Vision, Hospitality, and Community.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Reporting to the Executive Vice President of Planning & Development and Maintenance, the Vice President of Maintenance is a senior leadership role that is responsible for more than 225 employees and a $60M annual budget. The Vice President of Maintenance is accountable for the safe, efficient, and reliable operation and maintenance of all airport-related facilities and systems, including automated airport systems and equipment, mechanical, electrical, electronics, plumbing, aircraft boarding bridges, security/access control, fire detection and protection, baggage handling systems, people mover and conveyance systems, HVAC systems, building, grounds, airfield, and fleet maintenance including all aviation authority owned vehicles and heavy equipment.
This position is responsible for all contract maintenance agreements with various service providers including but not limited to elevator and escalator, and automated people mover operations and maintenance. Maintenance is accomplished with a balanced combination of in-house personnel and specialty outsourced contracts. In-house personnel are separated into major functional areas consisting of administrative/work control, multi-trades workers, technical/systems personnel, and outsource resource managers.
In addition to the maintenance-related functions above, the position is responsible for the administration of the Authority’s tenant work permit program (TWP) and key control functions. The TWP program ensures that all tenant work is performed according to applicable codes and standards and with appropriate insurance and bonding in place. The key control function ensures that a proper key hierarchy is established and maintained for all Authority controlled spaces.
The position is responsible for the development and implementation of staffing plans, outsource contracting, and management programs that may be required. Accordingly, the position is responsible for ensuring that all operating and maintenance resource requirements, including water and electric utility services, are properly budgeted for and monitored.
The Vice President of Maintenance is part of the senior management team and is responsible for recommending and developing policies and procedures, project management plans, goals and objectives, and business plans. Specifically, this position is responsible for ensuring that all major decisions take into consideration appropriate staffing, life cycle costs, asset replacement and refurbishment, utility costs and natural resource management, O&M costs, safety and reliability, maintainability, and customer service.
The Vice President of Maintenance serves as a member of the development committee (DC) which directs the capital program of the Authority. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Maintenance is a Director, Senior Managers, and a Safety Compliance Manager that are responsible for the various sections and programs within Maintenance including Administration, Plant and Utilities, HVAC, Electrical, Electronics, Buildings, Airport Grounds, Fleet Maintenance, and organizational Safety processes and procedures.