Airport Manager

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Work Tasks

• Keep airports safe and well-maintained
• Manage supplies for aircraft, such as fuel and spare parts
• Tell people what services the airport has
• Keep airport personnel records
• Make sure planes are repaired
• Work mainly for the government
• Work with budget and staff records, forms, leases, and computers

Salary, Size & Growth

• $96,500 average per year ($46.50 per hour)
• A medium occupation (90,300 workers in 2010)
• Expected to decline (0.5% per year)

Education/Training

• Minimum for Entry: A 4-year degree
• Employers Prefer: A 4-year degree in airport management, business administration, or aeronautical or civil engineering and experience in airport administration
• Skills/Courses: College courses include public relations, air transportation, business management, engineering, and personnel administration
• Certification/Licensing: Certification is available after writing a report and passing a written and oral test.