Guidebook for Developing General Aviation Airport Business Plans (2012) / Chapter Skim
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94 CHAPTER 7 ORGANIZATION 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Ownership 7.3 Governance 7.4 Management 7.5 Wrap-Up 7.6 Worksheet 7.1 INTRODUCTION The United States has one of the most robust airport systems in the world. It also has many diverse forms of airport ownership, governance, and management.
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Organization 95 Only those portions of this chapter relevant to achieving the goals established for the airport need to be consulted. When examining the relevant areas, the planning team should look for opportunities to develop objectives that will help achieve the goals.
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96 Guidebook for Developing General Aviation Airport Business Plans Although forms of public airport ownership are varied, there are two broad categories or classifications -- general purpose and special purpose. General-purpose governments are typically composed of municipalities (e.g., cities, towns, townships, and villages)
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Organization 97 o Hire staff, execute contracts, lease property, and perform similar administrative functions o Acquire and dispose of property o Sue and be sued Understanding the powers available to the airport sponsor will help guide the airport business planning process. State statutes may identify additional responsibilities for airport sponsors.
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98 Guidebook for Developing General Aviation Airport Business Plans GOVERNING BODY As previously indicated, governing bodies consist of members of general-purpose or special-purpose units of government. Members can be elected or appointed and the length of service (term)
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Organization 99 Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out... - Robert Collier Therefore, the ability to lead is one of the key attributes policymakers should consider when hiring an airport manager.
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100 Guidebook for Developing General Aviation Airport Business Plans At the largest metropolitan general aviation airport, staffing could consist of several dozen people. Staffing may also be influenced by the type of airport ownership.
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Organization 101 Figure 7-4: Example: Airport Authority Organizational Structure A large general aviation airport may have departments, functional areas, or areas of specialization. An organizational structure for a large general aviation airport may be similar to the example provided in Figure 7-5.
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102 Guidebook for Developing General Aviation Airport Business Plans ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The position of airport manager is a fusion of many roles. Airport managers serve as real estate managers, facility managers, and business managers.
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Organization 103 Figure 7-6: Example: Functional Organizational Chart OUTSIDE ADVISORS Although some general-purpose governments and some larger airport authorities may have department-level experts who provide special services, often airport managers have to look outside the organization for such services -- particularly, when staff lacks experience, expertise, or capability in a particular area. During the airport business planning process, the planning team will need to identify any outside services required.
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104 Guidebook for Developing General Aviation Airport Business Plans VOLUNTEERS General aviation airports commonly rely on volunteers, including advisory bodies, educational institutions, and other organizations like the SBDC or a SCORE chapter. Volunteers can provide a wide range of assistance during the development of an airport business plan, including evaluating organizational structures, establishing performance measures, developing marketing or public relations materials, identifying industry standards and best practices, and generating ideas for the highest and best use of airport assets.
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Organization 105 Policies can cover a wide variety of airport functions, including administrative, planning, development, operations, management, financial, marketing, and public relations. Additionally, several documents (commonly referred to as primary guiding documents)
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106 Guidebook for Developing General Aviation Airport Business Plans The obligations of the airport sponsor may vary depending on the type of project for which AIP funding is being obtained. While the obligations of the airport sponsor apply for a period of 20 years or the life of the project, whichever is greater, there are several Airport Sponsor Assurances (#23 Exclusive Rights, #25 Airport Revenue, and #30 Civil Rights)
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Organization 107 Any form of airport privatization must satisfy federal, state, and local regulatory measures and the Airport Sponsor Assurances. In 1997, Congress adopted The Airport Privatization Pilot Program, under 49 U.S.C.
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108 Guidebook for Developing General Aviation Airport Business Plans WORKSHEET 7-1: AIRPORT ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE ASSESSMENT CHAPTER 7: ORGANIZATION This worksheet can be used to identify the airport ownership, governance, and management structure and the powers that have been granted. This understanding is essential to the business planning process because this knowledge will (1)
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Organization 109 GOVERNANCE 1. Does the governing body have statutory powers?
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