Special Airport Board Meeting scheduled for June 3

The Airport Board will meet on Tuesday, June 3 at 12 p.m. to discuss a transfer of airport funds from the Terminal Construction Project to the Ramp Improvements & RON Project. The meeting will be held remotely via Zoom.

The meeting agenda packet is available at juneau-ak.municodemeetings.com.

The meeting is open to public testimony. To testify, please contact Shannon Van Valin at (907) 586-0962 by 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 3.

Zoom link: https://juneau.zoom.us/j/86263056394?pwd=yH3Ax25SoJz9hpY55HThUFsmGMSwOS.1

Dial-in: 1-833-548-0276

Meeting ID: 862 6305 6394

Passcode: 776020

See the complete CBJ public meetings calendar at juneau.org/calendar.

May 30th, 2025|

May 20 Airport Manager Hiring Committee meeting – updated Zoom information

The Airport Manager Hiring Committee will meet remotely via Zoom tomorrow, Tuesday, May 20 through Wednesday, May 21 to conduct preliminary interviews. The meeting will begin at 12 p.m. on Tuesday with a public session, before recessing into executive sessions through the afternoon. Executive sessions will resume on Wednesday at 12 p.m. and continue until interviews are complete.

The Zoom link for this meeting has been updated.

Zoom link: https://juneau.zoom.us/j/85876352422?pwd=HAWI3yWfwisF2w43sbaJgEFWX5x8Vx.1

Dial-in: 1-253-215-8782

Meeting ID: 858 7635 2422

Passcode: 035549

The agenda is available at juneau-ak.municodemeetings.com/bc-assembly/page/airport-manager-hiring-committee-4.

For the complete CBJ public meetings calendar, visit juneau.org/calendar.

May 19th, 2025|

CBJ recruiting experienced airport manager to lead Juneau International Airport

The City and Borough of Juneau is actively recruiting for an experienced airport executive to lead Juneau International Airport, the primary air transportation hub for Alaska’s capital city. Applications will be accepted through April 27.

Following many years of dedicated leadership as manager and deputy manager, Airport Manager Patty Wahto will retire on May 1, 2025. Former airport manager Dave Palmer will serve as interim manager while recruitment for a successor is underway.

Juneau International Airport (JNU) serves as a vital link between Juneau and the rest of the world. With no road access connecting Juneau to the mainland, the airport plays a crucial role in passenger travel, cargo transport, and emergency services, making it an essential part of the region’s economy and daily life.

The Airport Manager is responsible for the overall management and operation of JNU, serving approximately 900,000 passengers, and approximately 100,000 aircraft operations annually. Reporting to the Airport Board, this executive-level role oversees airport activities, ensures regulatory compliance, and represents the airport to stakeholders, government agencies, and the public. The overall 2024-25 budget is $10.8 million, including funding for 40 permanent and part-time positions and contractual services (aircraft rescue and firefighting, airport police).

The Airport Manager provides strategic leadership, directing all aspects of airport operations, maintenance, finance, and development. The position requires independent judgment in staffing decisions and policy implementation, ensuring JNU remains a safe, efficient, and financially sustainable transportation hub.

The ideal candidate will be a visionary strategic leader and decisive problem-solver, who holds a commitment to operational excellence and is able to thrive in high-pressure environments. An effective communicator and skilled negotiator, the right candidate will have the necessary skills to foster strong relationships with stakeholders and the community, manage contracts, and generate revenue.

Desired qualifications include a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in aviation management, transportation, business or public administration or related field; four years of management level experience in airport operations or commercial aviation at an airport of comparable or greater size to Juneau; and an Accredited Airport Executive (A.A.E.) designation.

CBJ is partnering with ADK Executive Search to recruit and identify candidates of the highest possible quality for this crucial position. Read an in-depth recruitment brochure at bit.ly/JNUManager or see the full job description at bit.ly/JNUManagerSpec.

The salary range for this position is $122,283 – $195,228. The position includes a generous benefits package and relocation assistance.

To apply online, visit bit.ly/ApplyJNUManager. Recruitment closes April 27, 2025.

For questions about the application or position details, please contact Rod Dinger, A.A.E., at [email protected].

March 25th, 2025|

Airport Board Finance Committee meeting scheduled for February 25

The Airport Board Finance Committee will meet on Tuesday, February 25 at 3 p.m. in person in the Juneau International Airport Alaska Room and remotely via Zoom. Topics of the meeting include a Current Budget Overview and Projects/Project Match. 

The meeting agenda/packet will be available shortly at juneau-ak.municodemeetings.com.

The public is welcome to testify at this meeting, in person or remotely. To testify via Zoom please contact Pam Chapin at [email protected] or (907) 586-0962 by 3 p.m. on February 24, 2025.

Zoom link: https://juneau.zoom.us/j/88624676603
Dial-in: 1-253-215-8782
Webinar ID: 886 2467 6603

February 21st, 2025|

February 7 Airport Board Finance Committee meeting cancelld

This meeting has been cancelled due to lack of quorum.

The Airport Board Finance Committee will meet to discuss the airport budget on Friday, February 7, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in person in the Juneau International Airport Alaska Room and  remotely via Zoom.

The agenda will be available shortly at juneau-ak.municodemeetings.com.

Zoom link: https://juneau.zoom.us/j/88624676603

Dial-in: 1-253-215-8782

Webinar ID: 886 2467 6603

For the full CBJ public meetings calendar, visit juneau.org/calendar.

February 5th, 2025|