Job Description

Overview

General Manager of Airport Operations- MDW

Department: Department of Aviation | Midway International Airport

Number of Positions: 1

Starting Salary: $112,440 ANNUALLY (BX-22)

Location: Midway Airport, 6201 S. Laramie, Chicago

Days: Monday - Friday | Hours: 8:30AM - 4:30PM

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE

NOTE: The candidate(s) selected for hire must pass an airport background check and a Security Threat Assessment (STA).

Job Announcement

Under direction, the class is managerial in nature planning and directing the operations of a functional area at O\'Hare International Airport or Midway International Airport, and performs related duties as required.

Essential Duties

• Plans and directs the activities of a functional operating area at Midway Airport.
• Oversees and coordinates the work of area supervisors to ensure conformance to established schedules, governmental regulations and department policies.
• Reviews and evaluates the work performance of supervisory personnel, recommending disciplinary action when needed.
• Coordinates and participates in human resources activities (e.g., interviewing, employee relations).
• Directs and monitors training programs for subordinate staff to ensure adherence with regulations and department work requirements.
• Establishes and maintains operational budgets for assigned areas.
• Develops and implements procedures to track budget expenditures and prepare financial reports.
• Reviews work summaries submitted by supervisory staff and generates comprehensive activity reports.
• Serves as liaison with airport tenants and concessionaires and responds to inquiries regarding the status of repair and maintenance issues.
• Represents the Department at meetings with federal, state, and local agencies.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

NOTE: The list of essential duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that are essential to particular positions within the class

Minimum Qualifications

Nine (9) years of airport or airfield operations work experience, of which three (3) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position; OR Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate\'s degree in Business Administration, Aviation Management, or a directly related field, PLUS seven (7) years of airport or airfield operations work experience, of which three (3) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position; OR Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor\'s degree in Business Administration, Aviation Management, or a directly related field, PLUS five (5) years of airport or airfield operations work experience, of which three (3) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position; OR Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master\'s degree or higher in Business Administration, Aviation Management, or a directly related field, PLUS four (4) years of airport or airfield operations work experience, of which three (3) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications

* A valid State of Illinois driver\'s license is required
* Must obtain airfield certification within 6 months of hire

Ground Motor Vehicle Operating Basic Driving test (Yellow Stripe) required within 6 months of hire.

Note: To be considered for this position you must provide information about your educational background and your work experience. You MUST include job titles, dates of employment, and specific job duties. (If you are a current City employee, Acting Up cannot be considered.) You may attach a resume, paste a resume, or complete online resume fields.

Selection Requirements

This position requires applicants to complete an interview, part of which will be a writing exercise/skills assessment exercise. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.

Benefits and Additional Information

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Application evaluation: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and documents submitted. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of interview or employment.

Commitment to Diversity: The City of Chicago has adopted ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075 to provide hiring preferences for veterans, SEADA residents, and CPS graduates. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders where a collective bargaining agreement governs the process. See the hiring practices page for details.

All references to political sponsorship or recommendation must be omitted from application materials. The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

Closing date: 11:59pm CDT on 10/23/2025.

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