Flint Bishop International Airport (FNT) is hiring: Director of Marketing And Pu

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for aviation and a knack for crafting compelling narratives? Bishop International Airport Authority is seeking a visionary Director of Marketing and Public Relations to elevate our brand, engage our community, and drive our growth to new heights. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a fast-paced, exciting environment, we want to hear from you!

Flint’s Bishop International Airport (FNT) is “Not the only way to fly. Just a better one.”  Flint guarantees our community destination options of a larger airport, while flying from the comfort of a relaxing and beautiful facility.

As the Director of Marketing & Public Relations for Flint Bishop Airport, you’ll be responsible for developing and executing marketing strategies to promote and advance the airport's services and facilities, while simultaneously managing public relations by building positive relationships with the community, media, and stakeholders, ensuring a favorable public image through effective communication and outreach initiatives. 

You will contribute by:

• Participating in air service development efforts, assisting the Chief Executive Officer and Air Service Consultants, which includes initiatives to align the Airport with corporate and community stakeholders,
• Building solid business cases to maintain and grow passenger and cargo air service at the Airport
• Working in coordination with other key entities in the community to ensure development efforts support the community’s air service needs
• Developing and executing the marketing & public relations programs designed to broaden community awareness of the airport as a transportation resource
• Directing and overseeing public relations special events such as events promoting new air carriers, new air service destinations, honor flights, employee development events, and similar

What we are looking for:

• Knowledge of general aviation and air carrier, airport activities are desirable
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising, business or a related field
• At least 5 - 7 years of business development or marketing experience, preferably within the airline or air service industry
• Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to handle complex projects as well as prioritizing multiple deadlines and tasks, managing internal and external relationships across multiple stakeholder groups, providing clear direction and problem-solving strategies.
• Proven performance with web technologies, graphic design, print processes, and other communication technologies
• Proven research, reporting and analytics skills. Experience using Office applications, such as Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, is desired.

What we offer:

Annual salary range $90,000 to $120,000 depending upon experience

A full range of benefits including:

•  Employer paid health, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, life insurance
• 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan – Employer contribution of 20% of base salary-5-year vesting
• Optional 457 Deferred Compensation Plan – Employee only
• Retirement Health Savings Plan – 2.5% of base salary plus accumulated sick leave (720 hrs max)
• 11 paid holidays

How to apply:

For a job description, please go to https://bishopairport.org/doing-business/doing-business-overview/employment-opportunities/job-openings  In order to apply, send a resume, cover letter to either of the following:

               Mail:

               Dionne Griffin, CPA

               Chief Financial Officer

               Bishop International Airport Authority

               3425 W Bristol Road

               Flint, MI 48507

               Email:   dgriffin@bishopairport.org

Deadline to apply: Open until filled

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visa at this time. Employment is contingent on passing a physical and drug screen as well as a TSA and CHRC background check.

The required knowledge, skills abilities, and minimum qualifications listed above are intended to represent the desired skills and experience levels associated with performing the duties and responsibilities contained in this job description. The qualifications should not be viewed as expressing absolute employment or promotional standards but as general guidelines that should be considered along with other job-related selection or promotional criteria.