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John Wayne Airport, Orange County (SNA), Airport, until 1939, the Airport operated (FBOs). owned and operated by the County of Or- as a privately owned general aviation facil- General aviation accounts for the -major ange, is the only commercial service airport ity. After serving as a military base during ity of the Airport’s total aircraft operations in Orange County, California. It is located ap- World War II, the airport was returned to the (takeoffs and landings). In 2013, there were proximately 35 miles south of , County of Orange with the stipulation that 163,565 general aviation operations, which between the cities of Costa Mesa, Irvine, and it remain open to all types of aviation uses. represent 66% of the Airport’s total number Newport Beach. The service area includes of operations. Two full-service FBOs, Atlantic more than three million people within the General Aviation Aviation and Signature Flight Support, pro- 34 cities and unincorporated areas of Orange Today, Airport is the 30th busiest vide aircraft fueling services, supplies,- air County. airport in the country, based on total opera- craft maintenance, flying lessons and other John Wayne Airport plays a unique and cru- tions. It is the home base for more than 500 services while a number of other tenants cial role in the Orange County community. private general aviation aircraft that run the provide maintenance, hangar and related It is the only airport in Orange County that gamut from vintage biplanes and helicopters services. provides commercial passenger and air- to sleek corporate jets. There are nearly 400 cargo service and is the primary provider of County tiedown spaces for general aviation general aviation services and facilities in the at John Wayne Airport. Additional tiedown county. It is home to local law enforcement spaces are provided by fixed base operators air operations and to medical/mercy flights. JWA is the gateway through which millions of passengers travel each year to their homes, their families, their vacations, and their busi- nesses. - John Wayne Airport’s Vision is to be a world-class aviation gateway for business and leisure travel. - John Wayne Airport’s Mission is to plan, di- rect and provide high quality aviation servic- es and facilities for Orange County in a safe, secure and efficient manner. Orange County’s aviation history is deeply rooted in general aviation (private, non- commercial) operations. From 1923, the year aviation pioneer Eddie Martin founded the airfield that ultimately became John Wayne Commercial Air Service the City of Newport Beach and two com- currently operates four parking structures Commercial air service is provided by most munity groups on the nature and extent of and one remote parking lot which includes major U.S. carriers: Alaska, American, Delta, facility and operational improvements that a total of 8,556 on-site parking spaces. In Frontier, Southwest, United and USAir. In could be implemented at JWA through 2005. 2011, JWA completed construction of its own 2011, WestJet began daily nonstop service to Since that time, the Settlement Agreement Central Utility Plant. , Canada and, in 2012, Southwest has been extended twice and will continue to For the 2013-14 fiscal year, JWA projected Airlines (then AirTran) began providing daily set facility and operational limitations on the $51M in aeronautical revenue and $67M in nonstop service to Cabo San Lucas and Mex- Airport through 2030. In the early 1970’s, non-aeronautical revenue. Additional - rev ico City. Currently, these carriers serve more the County of Orange created, and continues enues were received through federal grants than 20 nonstop destinations from Orange to enforce, a curfew that precludes aircraft ($5M) and Passenger Facility Charge ($18M). County. In 2015, JWA will see service to five (general aviation and commercial) from op- Total expenses for the same fiscal year were new destinations (Austin, Chicago-Midway, erating during nighttime hours unless they estimated to be $85M in operating expenses, Kansas City, St. Louis and ) can meet defined noise limits at specific $22M in capital projects and $21M in debt and increased service to five existing -mar noise monitoring stations. The Settlement service. JWA is respected for its fiscally con- kets (Cabo San Lucas, Phoenix, Portland, San Agreement, and the curfew, are viewed as servative management approach and has Francisco and Seattle). foundational elements of the operation of been rewarded with some of the highest JWA served almost 9.4 million passengers in John Wayne Airport. bond ratings among its peers. The Airport 2014, a 1.7% increase over 2013. The Airport utilizes the compensatory methodology for expects to serve nearly 10 million passen- Facilities - The Thomas F. Riley Termi- determining terminal rental rates and charg- gers in 2015. In 2014, the Airport supported nal opened in September 1990. The es calculations and a residual approach for nearly 78,000 commercial operations. The 337,900-square foot building (Terminals A airfield rates. average load factor for commercial opera- and B) included 14 commercial passenger tions in 2014 was approximately 84%. gates, four baggage carousels, two airline Airport Development - The Airport has a Settlement Agreement - John Wayne Airport club lounges and a variety of food and gift number of construction and planning proj- is one of the most regulated in the concessions. In November 2011, JWA com- ects underway, including: (1) cell phone United States and, perhaps, in the world. Its pleted a third multi-level Terminal C with six waiting lot; (2) Common Use Passenger Pro- regulations were initially defined in the 1985 new commercial passenger gates, three bag- cessing System (CUPPS) upgrade; (3) general “Settlement Agreement,” which formalized gage carousels, two commuter terminals and aviation facility/service planning; and (4) Ri- consensus between the County of Orange, a new federal inspection services area. JWA ley Terminals A and B enhancements. The Community

With more than three million residents, Orange County is the third most populous county in the State of California and the sixth most populous in the United States. Orange County includes 34 cities, the largest of which are Anaheim, Irvine and Santa Ana. The Orange County economy is equally di- land Resort. Orange County is also known verse. Key industries include tourism, busi- for its world class shopping at venues such ness and professional services, technology, as Fashion Island, the Irvine Spectrum and health services, construction and biomedi- South Coast Plaza. cal. Multiple Fortune 500 companies call Orange County home, including Ingram Mi- cro, First American Corporation, Broadcom, Other popular destinations include the Bow- Western Digital and Pacific Life. At 4.1%, ers Museum, the Discovery Cube and the San the unemployment rate in Orange County is Juan Capistrano Mission. Orange County is lower than that of California and the United home to numerous highly regarded K-12 pri- States (April 2015). vate and public schools, colleges and univer- sities, including California State University, Known around the world as “The OC,” Or- Fullerton, Chapman University and the Uni- ange County is well known as a tourist des- versity of California, Irvine. tination. Visitors flock to the area for its 42 miles of beaches and legendary theme parks including Knott’s Berry Farm and the Disney- The Job

The Airport Director has responsibility for rentals and other service fees and the admin- tablished a strong reputation for effective operations, administration, planning, and de- istration of all leases covering JWA facilities. leadership with stakeholders at the airport velopment activities at the John Wayne Air- and in the community, and have demonstrat- port owned and operated by the County of 4. Directs the development of new leases ed extensive knowledge of principles and Orange. With recommendations and advice and other sources of revenue covering air- practices of modern airport management. from the Orange County Airport Commis- port- oriented activities and the implemen- We are looking for demonstrated qualities sion, the Airport Director reports directly to tation of same; consults with appropriate of stability, commitment, strategic thinking, County’s Chief Operating Officer. The Airport County staff in the development of leasing and high levels of technical competency in Director is responsible for directing, through and other revenue opportunities and in the airport management. subordinate managers, the overall opera- preparation of studies and surveys for estab- tions of the John Wayne Airport. The airport lishing lease and other revenue rates. Job Requirements currently has 174 positions, all but two are The critical nature of this position requires covered by union contracts/collective bar- 5. Oversees Airport safety, security, emer- that the successful candidate possess supe- gaining agreements. The airport also has gency policies, and procedures. rior leadership skills with at least 10 years of stationed staff from various County agencies: increasingly responsible management expe- Orange County Sheriff’s Department (107 po- 6. Develops an annual airport maintenance rience in airport administration, operations, sitions), Auditor Controller, Human Resource and improvement program and coordinates or finance, including at least five years as Services, County Counsel and Risk Manage- project implementation. part of the top management staff at a com- ment (15 positions). Additionally, the airport mercial airport of similar complexity. A Bach- contracts for Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting 7. Consults with and advises the Board of Su- elor’s degree in airport management, busi- (ARFF) services with Orange County Fire Au- pervisors regarding airport and air transpor- ness administration, public administration or thority (18 positions). tation policy and the operations and func- related field is required. A Master’s degree or tions of John Wayne Airport. A.A.E. or IAP accreditation is a plus. The Airport Director: 8. Prepares comprehensive reports, statistics Salary and Benefits 1. Plans and implements long-range develop- and the annual departmental budget. The starting salary range for this position is ment and operational plans for John Wayne expected to be between $170,000 – 200,000 Airport. The Ideal Candidate per year, depending on experience and quali- We are seeking an innovative, forward-think- fications. The position also offers an excellent 2. Meets with officials of governmental agen- ing Airport Director who will be a champion range of benefits. cies and private organizations in planning, for the future, capable of dealing with sub- implementing, gaining cooperation and- ex stantial change, and showing flexibility and plaining aviation activities. creativity to problem solving. The success- ful candidate will: possess excellent written 3. Organizes and directs overall operations of and oral communication skills; have dem- airport facilities, including the enforcement onstrated effective leadership in developing of ground traffic and safety rules and regu- and participating in a team-oriented work lations, the collection of and accounting for environment; be politically savvy; have es- How to Apply:

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