§ 22-26. Additional qualifications of aviation general manager; duties of aviation general manager.

(a)

In addition to the general qualifications specified in section 2-221, the aviation general manager shall possess knowledge of the factors affecting airport management and service, including a demonstrated experience in the operation of a large organization or supervision of engineering services. The aviation general manager must also have the capacity to plan for expansion for services and locations. Such experience may be in either previous private employment or previous government employment in the aviation industry.

(b)

It shall be the responsibility of the aviation general manager to:

(1)

Direct the general management, operation and administration of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, which consists of municipal, airline, concessionaire, consulting and contracted employees;

(2)

Maintain effective working relationships with representatives of the United States Government, including but not limited to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and other agencies that provide guidelines and funding for airport operations;

(3)

Make recommendations to the mayor, chief operating officer and city council on policy issues and actions related to aviation administration;

(4)

Oversee the development of marketing, public relations and operational strategies to ensure that the airport will maintain and improve its national and international ranking among airports;

(5)

Represent the department of aviation in public appearances to promote programs and enhance the city's level of competitiveness in national and international arenas;

(6)

Direct the overall planning and development on the ongoing expansion of airport facilities;

(7)

Manage and direct the collection of revenues and capital projects at the airport;

(8)

Negotiate and administer, in conjunction with the chief procurement officer, all contracts for construction, concession and other facilities or amenities at or in support of the airport;

(9)

Maintain effective working relationships with other jurisdictions as they relate to general and commercial aviation matters; and

(10)

Collaborate with other public officials, airlines, concessionaires and representative groups in the negotiation of policies, rules and regulations that will serve to increase the traffic of flights, passengers and cargo transactions at the airport.

(Ord. No. 2002-71, § 62, 9-16-02; Ord. No. 2004-51, §§ 1, 2, 8-20-04)