Airport Manager

Salary : $130,000.00 - $160,000.00 Annually

Location : Telephone, MN

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 2025-00086

Department: Airport

Opening Date: 10/08/2025

Closing Date: 10/24/2025 4:30 PM Central

Position Objective

General Definition of Work

The Airport Manager is a senior management position accountable for the effective and safe operation and strategic leadership of the airport. This full-time exempt position plans, directs, and inspects the overall operations, maintenance and development of the Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to assure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations including Federal Administration Regulations (FAR) Part 139 and associated Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulations. This position reports directly to the Airport Commission.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited University in the area of airport or aviation management, business administration, or public administration strongly preferred. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

At least five years of airside work or comparable aviation experience.

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR/First Responder) or ability to obtain certification within one year of employment.

Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) certification or ability to obtain certification within one year of employment.

National Weather Service or FAA Supplemental Weather Observer certification or ability to obtain within six months of employment.

Ability to successfully complete a criminal history records check and TSA background check.

Class D Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications

Three years of experience with progressive management responsibilities at a FAR Part 139 Airport preferred.

American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) Accredited Airport Executive or Certified Member status preferred.A cover letter and resume must be emailed or hand-delivered to Interim Airport Director Neil Planzer at the Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport located at, 16384 Airport Rd, Brainerd, MN 56401, by October 24, 2025. Email:nplanzer

This summary is intended for general information purposes and does not represent the legal description of our benefit package. The summary plan descriptions, Crow Wing County personnel manual, or applicable labor contract contains more complete information and will prevail in the event of a discrepancy.

Compensation

The county strives to be a market competitive employer with compensation rates that are externally competitive and internally equitable. Compensation rates are governed by the county pay matrix and applicable labor contract. Information regarding the county pay programs is available in the Human Resource Department.

Paid Time Off (PTO)

PTO benefit accrues at the rate of 21 days per year for the first 3 years for regular full-time staff and is pro-rated for regular part-time staff.

Holidays

The 12 calendar holidays that are observed by Crow Wing County are as follows: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, President's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day and Friday following, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Health Insurance

Regular full-time employees and their dependents are eligible for group health insurance coverage, administered by Blue Cross Blue Shield. Eligibility begins on the first of the month following 30 days of employment.

Regular part-time employees regularly scheduled 30 hours or more per week are eligible for health insurance coverage on a pro-rated basis.

Dental Insurance

Delta dental benefit is available to those participating in a health insurance plan. Calendar year annual maximum of $1000 per person.

Life Insurance

Regular full-time employees shall be provided a term life insurance policy of $50,000. Optional life insurance is available at the employee's expense.

Short-Term Disability

Regular full-time and part-time staff regularly scheduled at least 30 hours per week are eligible for short-term disability following 6 months of qualifying employment. Short-term disability payments begin on the first day following 14 consecutive calendar days of absence attributable to a qualifying disability. The plan provides income replacement of up to 50% of regular pay subject to a maximum limit of $1,000 per week.

Long-Term Disability

Regular full-time and part-time staff regularly scheduled at least 30 hours per week are eligible. Long term disability pays 50% of salary up to a maximum of $4,000 per month beginning on day 91 of total disability. The maximum benefits duration is up to the social security normal retirement date.

Retirement Plan

Retirement benefits are provided through the Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA). For more information on PERA visit their at