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Sccaaae lists this Executive Director - BUR opportunity in glendale, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
The Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority
Job Posting
Aug. 25, 2026
The Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority is seeking an Executive Director. The Executive Director reports to the President & CEO, TBI Airport Management, Inc. (TBI AM); and on behalf of TBI to Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority (BGPAA) or “Commission.” The Executive Director is responsible in a leadership capacity for creating and/ or embracing the vision, mission and operational goals and objectives of the Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) and for motivating and inspiring staff to become a high-performance delivery of services organization. As the airport’s leader, establish and maintain a premier customer service focused organization guided by high standards, policies and procedures, and operating principles set to enhance the visitor, passenger, airline tenant experience. In a senior executive capacity, responsible for leading the airport during the years after the opening of the new terminal and ensuring the safe, efficient, and financially sustainable operation of the airport while advancing air service, infrastructure development, and regional economic impact.
The Executive Director reports directly to the Commission and its appointed committees and is responsible and accountable for staff’s execution of Commission mandates, program initiatives, policy statements and for operating the airport each fiscal year within the adopted budgets, and in accordance with Commission authorizations. Responsible for leadership and oversight of the solicitation, procurement, and competitive bidding of contracts in accordance with the public contract code, funding and regulatory agency guidelines. Responsible for management and oversight of all TBI staff working at the Hollywood Burbank Airport.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree; Aviation Management, Business Administration, Public Administration or closely related field required.
Ten (10) plus years of experience serving in a demonstrated executive capacity working within the private or public sector either for an airport, port, transportation service hub or public agency.
Accredited Airport Executive (A.A.E.) designation is preferred.
Knowledge of the planning, design and construction processes in the public sector is preferred.
Salary & Benefits
The starting date for this position will be January 2027. The salary range for this position is $340,000 - $430,000 and is accompanied by an attractive benefits package. A starting salary in the upper end is possible for the exceptional candidate. An annual discretionary bonus tied to achieving TBI AM milestones is possible.
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Worksite address
glendale, AZ, 85318, US
Who can apply
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