Airport Chief Commercial Officer (Aviation Assistant Director)

Airport Chief Commercial Officer (Aviation Assistant Director)

Salary

$153,099.00 - $214,485.00 Annually

Location

Airport - City of Colorado Springs, CO

Job Type

At-Will Manager

Job Number

18375

Division

Airport

Department

Airport Directors Office

Opening Date

08/19/2026

Closing Date

9/9/2026 4:00 PM Mountain

FLSA

Exempt

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Description / Position Overview

Airport Chief Commercial Officer (Aviation Assistant Director)

In this at-will Airport Chief Commercial Officer position, you will provide strategic leadership and executive oversight for all airport commercial activities, including Airport Economic Development (the division managing Peak Innovation Business Park) and Airport Properties. This individual will report to the Airport Director of Aviation and direct the development, negotiation, and management of complex aeronautical and non-aeronautical agreements, oversee commercial land planning and business park development, drive initiatives that expand the airport's economic impact, and revenue diversification and growth.

The Colorado Springs Airport serves as the gateway to the Colorado Springs community and the Pikes Peak Region, welcoming 2.5 million travelers annually. Learn more about our airport here: https://coloradosprings.gov/flycos

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As the Airport Chief Commercial Officer, you will:

• Lead the Airport's commercial strategy by expanding revenue streams, advancing new business opportunities, and maximizing long-term asset value.
• Provide strategic oversight for all commercial functions, including Peak Innovation Park, Airport Properties, commercial development, and economic development initiatives.
• Direct the negotiation, development, and management of complex aeronautical and non-aeronautical agreements such as leases, concessions, airline agreements, land development projects, and parking and ground transportation programs.
• Drive sustained growth in non-aeronautical revenue through strategic management of Peak Innovation Business Park, concessions, parking, real estate, and other commercial services.
• Enhance performance, quality, and customer experience across all revenue-generating services.
• Ensure regulatory compliance related to Airport property use, land development, tenant operations, and commercial programs in accordance with FAA (Federal Aviation Administration), state, and local requirements.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with airlines, tenants, developers, elected officials, business organizations, and regulatory agencies to advance commercial growth at the Airport.
• Oversee planning, financing, and implementation of commercial development projects, including land development, site planning, infrastructure coordination, and business park operations.
• Represent the Airport in property, commercial development, and economic development matters, ensuring coordinated communication with governmental and community stakeholders.
• Lead continuous improvement and provide senior-level leadership to Airport Properties and Airport Economic Development teams to cultivate a collaborative, high-performing commercial division.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business, public administration, finance, aviation management, or a related field.
• Five years of full-time, professional experience reflective of the job duties listed above with direct responsibility for financial performance, revenue generation, economic development, or business operations.
• Two years of administrator, leadership, and supervisory experience.

We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.

• 10 years of full-time leadership experience reflective of the job duties listed above with direct accountability for financial performance, revenue generation, economic development, or business operations.
• An advanced degree (Masters of Business Administration or similar)
• Demonstrated track record of improving financial or operational performance, including revenue diversification and growth
• Familiarity with revenue-generating activities such as commercial development, concessions, parking, real estate, or similar operations
• Familiarity with metro districts
• Experience working in an airport or other aviation environment
• Experience in economic development and deal flow management
• Experience working for a municipality or other government entity

Additional Information

Please contact City Recruiting at City.Recruiting@coloradosprings.gov with any questions about this role.

The selected candidate must pass (or have already passed) a fingerprint-based criminal history records check as required by the Transportation Security Administration.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a welcoming culture that values our employees unique individual qualities and fosters a welcoming environment where people want to be

The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.

NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.

The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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01

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• Less than high school
• High School diploma or GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or above

02

How many years of relevant experience do you possess?

• Less than one year
• One or more years
• Two or more years
• Three or more years
• Four or more years
• Five or more years
• Six or more years
• Seven or more years
• Eight or more years
• Nine or more years
• Ten or more years

03

Do you have two years of administrator, leadership, and supervisory experience?

• Yes
• No

04

Which of the following areas do you have experience with? Select all that apply.

• Improving financial or operational performance, including revenue diversification and growth
• Revenue-generation via commercial development, concessions, parking, real estate, or similar operations
• Familiarity with metro districts
• Working in an airport or other aviation environment
• Economic development and deal flow management
• Working for a municipality or other government entity
• None of the above

05

Please describe how your education and relevant experience make you the best candidate for this role.

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Employer City of Colorado Springs

Address 30 South Nevada Avenue, Suite 301

Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80903

Phone (719) 385-5125

Website http://www.coloradosprings.gov