Review Vacancy
AgencyTransportation, Department of
TitleDirector - Republic Airport
Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management
Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $158245 to $193152 Annually
Duties Description Republic Airport (FRG) is a large general aviation public-use airport located in East Farmingdale, New York. The Airport is owned by the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) and is currently operated by an airport management company. In addition, Fixed-Base Operators (FBOs) and other lease holders operate at the airport under term lease agreements with the State. All capital projects at the airport are managed in cooperation with the NYSDOT Aviation Bureau. The FRG Airport Director is employed directly by NYSDOT and supervises and directs the company that manages airport operations, all lease holders, and any capital project contractors. NYSDOT is seeking the services of a qualified individual with airport management, marketing, and development experience to fulfill the responsibilities of the FRG Airport Director. The successful incumbent will be responsible for representing New York State's interest in any and all airport management and business development activities at FRG. The official station for this position will be at Republic Airport on Long Island. The FRG Airport Director will report directly to either the Assistant Commissioner for Finance & Integrated Modal Services Division or the Statewide Aviation Bureau Director and will work cooperatively with the Department’s Aviation Bureau in Albany, NY.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Direct and manage airport operations and capital projects;
• Provide policy and program guidance in support of grant opportunities and applications to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and other federal and state agencies;
• Oversee preparation and updates to the airport’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP);
• Direct implementation of federal and/or state aided capital projects;
• Oversee development of airport-related projects including design, environmental compliance, construction and construction inspection;
• Direct airport operations performed under contract, including but not limited to, air side and land side building maintenance, snow removal, repairs to roads, taxiways and aprons, airport security, and safety-related activities such as firefighting;
• Manage development, administration and renewal of leases for FBOs and other tenants at the airport, and the ongoing tenant projects, in coordination with NYSDOT Main Office staff;
• Oversee enforcement of NYS Code standards compliance;
• Ensure the airport is in compliance with all applicable federal and state requirements, including Part 139 inspections;
• Assist NYSDOT Main Office in efforts to market and develop the airport, including efforts to maximize revenues at the airport;
• Ensure that all airport rules, regulations, and plans are updated as needed, including the Emergency Management Plan, which includes coordination with state and federal agencies, in response to natural and man-made disasters in the region;
• Provide support for, and guidance to the Republic Airport Commission (a body of local citizens appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate), regularly attend all quarterly meetings, and evaluate their advice with respect to the administration and operations management of the airport;
• Coordinate with appropriate NYSDOT Region 10 and Main Office Public Information Officers in assessing public relations issues and responding to inquiries from the public about airport operations and capital projects;
• Serve as NYSDOT’s liaison with local, state and federal authorities on all Republic Airport-related issues;
• Provide budget and policy support for Republic Airport to the Assistant Commissioner, and
• In coordination with the airport’s management team, update and enforce Republic Airport security procedures. Coordinate with local, state and federal agencies on security issues.
Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university and seven years of satisfactory experience planning and managing operational and capital budgets and managing large projects from concept through implementation. Five years of this experience must include directing general aviation and/or commercial airfield operations or airport facilities administration, and two years of this experience must include managerial experience.
A Masters' degree in an engineering or transportation-related field may substitute for one year of the required experience.
Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations; advisory circulars; and other federal and state requirements relevant to the operation of a Part 139 airport. A proven record of working with airport tenants, pilots, vendors, contractors, government agencies and the general public.
Additional Comments Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Some of the benefits of employment with New York State include:
• Annual paid leave – includes vacation, personal and sick leave;
• Health insurance – NYS pays approximately 85% of the premium for individual plans and approximately 70% of the premium for family plans;
• Vision and dental coverage with no premium cost;
• Paid parental leave – paid time off to bond with a new child;
• Retirement – defined benefit pension based on years of service and salary;
• Deferred Compensation – voluntary tax-deferred retirement savings program;
• Flex spending account – voluntary, pre-tax payroll deductions for health care or dependent care costs;
• Compensation – opportunity for annual pay increases.
*The starting salary for this position is $158,245. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $133,245 with an additional geographic pay differential of $25,000, specific to this title and location. The maximum compensation for this position is $193,152. This amount is comprised of the standard job rate of $168,152 with an additional geographic pay differential of $25,000, specific to this title and location. In addition, a Downstate Adjustment of $4,000 will also apply based on the location of the position.
The salary range listed reflects the full range for this graded position. For new State employees appointed into graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts. For more salary information please visit https://oer.ny.gov/salary-schedules
DOT is an equal opportunity employer. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply.
In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States. Candidates for employment must have proper authorization to work in the United States at the time an offer of employment is made. The Department will not sponsor a nonimmigrant for a temporary employment visa (H-1B or similar), OPT STEM, or for permanent residence. Offers of permanent employment may not be made to nonimmigrants whose employment authorization is limited to a period of practical training (F-1 or similar).
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address HR-Personnel@dot.ny.gov
Address
Street NYSDOT - Personnel Bureau
50 Wolf Road
Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest, a current resume, and a copy of required transcripts (if applicable), titled by last name, with the Notice Number MO-26-353 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than October 27, 2026 to:
New York State Department of Transportation
Attn: Wendy Gill
Personnel Bureau
50 Wolf Road
Albany, NY 12232
Email: HR-Personnel@dot.ny.gov