60 Dane County Jobs Hiring Near You

Salary: $62.75 - $83.91 Hourly
Location : Dane County Regional Airport, 4000 International Lane, Madison, WI
Job Type: Full time (1.0FTE)
Job Number: 2026-00258
Department: Airport
Opening Date: 08/21/2026
Closing Date: 9/18/2026 11:59 PM Central
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: MGR
Description
The Dane County Regional Airport has a current vacancy for a full time (1.0 FTE) Deputy Airport Director - Operations and Planning.
The Eligibility List created from this posting may be used for future vacancies within the next six (6) months.
Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) served nearly 2.5 million passengers in 2025 and is one of the fastest growing small-hub airports in the country - generating nearly $2.6 billion in total economic impact while offering nonstop service to 19 destinations and one-stop access to nearly every major city worldwide. MSN is well-positioned for future growth and starting the first Airport Master Plan since 1993. This process will map the next decade of growth and MSN is hiring a Deputy Airport Director - Operations and Planning to maintain operational excellence and oversee major infrastructure projects to ensure airport facilities can accommodate long-term growth plans. Under general direction of the Airport Director, this position is responsible for directing airport operations, facilities and maintenance, safety and security needs. This position is also responsible for the planning and implementation of the Airport's Capital Improvement Plan, which will include recommendations from the Airport Master Plan once concluded.
Equity, Definition and Examples of Duties
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY & INCLUSION
As an employer, we strive to provide a work environment where diversity and differing opinions are valued, creativity is encouraged, continuous learning and improvement are fostered, teamwork and open/honest communication are encouraged, and meeting customer needs through quality service is a shared goal. All employees must be able to demonstrate multicultural competence - the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women, racial and ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.
DEFINITION
Deputy Airport Director
Under general direction of the Airport Director, these positions are responsible for the following key areas:

• Operations and Planning.
• Finance and Administration.
• Communications, Strategy, Marketing, Air Service, and Business Development.

Operations and Planning:
Under general direction of the Airport Director, this position is responsible for directing airport operations, facilities and maintenance, safety and security needs. This position is also responsible for the planning and implementation of the Airport's Capital Improvement Plan.
Examples of Duties
Operations and Planning:
Responsible for compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations. Leads implementation of short, medium, and long-term airport capital improvement program. Coordination with key airport users, tenants, and stakeholders to include FAA Safety and Standards/Airport District Office, as well as the Wisconsin Bureau of Aeronautics.
Education, Experience and Special Requirements
Education, Training and Experience:
Operations and Planning:
Any combination equivalent to a bachelor's degree in either airport management, business administration, aeronautical or civil engineering or related field, and five (5) years of high-level airport management experience in airport operations or maintenance at a commercial service airport.
Special Requirements:
Possession of or eligibility for a valid Wisconsin driver's license and access to personal transportation. "Also refer to the "Physical and Environmental Work Requirements" section below."
Background Check Statement: Some positions may require a criminal background check which can include fingerprinting due to the nature of the job's responsibilities. Wisconsin's Fair Employment Law, s. 111.31 - 111.395, Wis. Stats., prohibits discrimination because of an arrest or conviction record. However, Dane County may disqualify an applicant if the position's responsibilities are substantially related to the applicant's criminal history (e.g., the nature of the crime and its relationship to the position, whether hiring, transferring or promoting an applicant would pose an unreasonable risk to the business, its employees, customers and vendors, etc.) Management reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.
For Bilingual Positions:

1. Provide services in both English and the required foreign language (e.g., Spanish, Arabic, Hmong, etc.).
2. Applicants being considered for bilingual positions will be tested during the recruitment process prior to employment. This will primarily consist of passing an oral language proficiency assessment from English to foreign language and foreign language to English, but may require additional language testing, such as written translation, if it is an essential function of the job.

*If applicable, individuals may confirm with the Employee Relations Division whether results of bilingual language certifications/ examinations they currently hold qualify them for the position's bilingual designation.
The departments below have the following additional educational, training, environmental or background check requirements:
Physical and Environmental Work Requirements:
Work typically performed in professional office setting, occasional work outdoors or inside motorized equipment or vehicles. Work involves walking, sitting, standing, bending, stooping, twisting, turning, lifting, carrying. Ability to see and hear within normal ranges with or without corrective devices. Ability to work under adversities of noise, heat, cold, inclement weather and precipitation during emergencies which may include exposure to aircraft, automobile and construction noise, dust and exhaust fumes. Ability to lift twenty-five (25) pounds.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Operations and Planning:
Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of management principles and practices related to airport operations, planning, and maintenance. Ability to coordinate the long-term airport capital improvement plan and maximize the amount of state and federal funding awarded to the airport. Possesses extensive understanding of FAA rules and regulations impacting airport functions, as well as expertise in airport construction and equipment. Skilled in planning and executing airport operations, maintenance, and development programs. Proven ability to recruit, train, and supervise operational and maintenance personnel. Experienced in coordinating airport development initiatives with various governmental agencies. Strong communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to deliver clear and effective presentations to diverse audiences. Builds and maintains productive relationships with government officials, employees, tenants, and the public. Recognized for strong leadership and the ability to manage and guide teams toward achieving organizational goals.
Become a part of the Dane County Team!
We offer a wide range of benefits including fully paid dental and HMO health insurance premiums for full time employees/pro rated for part time employees. The County will also provide contributions towards POS health insurance premiums and short/long term disability. Additional benefits available include long term care, vision coverage, flex spending account and deferred compensation programs paid in full by the employee and a wellness program. For further details on insurance benefits visit
Bilingual Pay: Employees who work in bilingual designated positions receive an additional $2.00 per hour.
Undesirable Hours Premium Pay: Employees may receive undesirable hours pay of $2.00 for anytime worked between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m and for anytime on Saturday and/or Sunday. (not applicable with all employee groups).
Paid Parental Leave: Dane County also provides 12 weeks of paid parental leave for birth or adoption of a child.
Caregiver Leave: Dane County offers 80 hours of paid leave to care for an ill family member.
Telecommuting: Telecommuting allows employees to work remotely for all or part of their work week. Dane County considers telecommuting to be a viable, flexible option when both the employee and the job are suited to such an arrangement. Dane County will permit telecommuting when it benefits the productivity of the employee and their department and if determined by employee's department that telecommuting is not detrimental to either the County or the employee.
Student Loan Forgiveness: If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
WI Retirement System: Employees hired after 7-1-11 must be expected to work a minimum of 1200 hours annually to be enrolled in the Wisconsin Retirement System when hired.
Like our Facebook page:
Dane County participates in E-Verify. For more information see the Notice of E-Verify Participation and Right to Work posters here" and then the 'here' links to this page:
01
Do you have any combination equivalent to a bachelor's degree in either airport management, business administration, aeronautical or civil engineering or related field?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you have five years' experience in high-level financial leadership?

• Yes
• No

03
If you answered Yes to Question 1 & 2, please explain.
04
(THIS QUESTION IS GRADED)Describe your experience leading airport operations, maintenance, public safety, and security in a certificated commercial-service airport environment. Include specific examples demonstrating your knowledge of FAA and TSA requirements, emergency response, airside/landside operations, and how you have resolved significant operational or safety issues.
05
(THIS QUESTION IS GRADED)Describe your experience developing and implementing airport capital improvement programs and major infrastructure projects. Include your role in long-range planning; airfield, terminal, or facility design and construction; coordination with consultants and engineers; and securing or administering FAA and state grant funding. Provide examples of how you balanced operational needs, project delivery, funding eligibility, and long-term airport objectives.
06
(THIS QUESTION IS GRADED)Provide an example of how you managed organizational budgets, contracts, equipment, or other operational resources while maintaining regulatory compliance and service continuity. Describe your role in budget preparation, expenditure or cash-flow monitoring, procurement/contract review, and grant administration. Explain the outcome and how you evaluated competing priorities.
07
(THIS QUESTION IS GRADED)Describe your leadership philosophy and experience supervising managers and multidisciplinary teams. Include examples of setting performance expectations, evaluating and developing staff, addressing performance or disciplinary matters, supporting labor relations, and building collaboration across operations, facilities/maintenance, and planning/development functions. Explain how you have aligned departmental work with broader organizational goals.
08
(THIS QUESTION IS GRADED)Explain how you have represented an airport with governmental agencies, tenants, contractors, community stakeholders, or the public to advance operational, planning, or development objectives. Include a specific example involving competing interests, regulatory requirements, or a sensitive airport issue, and describe how you built alignment and achieved an effective outcome.
Required Question