The Assistant Director plays a key leadership role in the day-to-day management and operation of the County’s four airports and works closely with the Director of Airports in developing the strategic direction of SCDA, freeing the Director of Airports to prioritize time-consuming matters that entail coordinating with the Board on high-profile initiatives, resolving contentious issues, working with industry associations and legislators on needed state and federal legislation, and focusing on key strategic priorities and work with local, state and national stakeholders to help the Department of Airports achieve its goals. This position implements major initiatives once they are approved by the Board, legislatures, and/or federal agencies by establishing staff roles and responsibilities, defining major milestones, providing needed resources, and monitoring progress against those milestones.
