SYR Deputy COO Recruitment & SBA Hiring

SYR Deputy COO Recruitment & SBA Hiring

Jul 1, 2021

Executive Search: Deputy COO at Syracuse Hancock International Airport

Steven Baldwin Associates (SBA) is conducting a national search for the Deputy Chief Operations Officer (Deputy COO) at Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR).

SYR has seen record-setting passenger growth in recent years, completed a $65 million terminal renovation, and offers 26 nonstop destinations through major legacy and low-cost carriers. As the airport expands, it is seeking a Deputy COO to provide senior-level oversight of Airport Operations and Airfield Maintenance, as well as other operational divisions.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in airport operations, supervisory leadership, and fluency in TSA and FAA requirements. This is an opportunity to play a critical role at a growing airport in New York’s scenic Finger Lakes region.

👉 Download the SYR Deputy COO Candidate Brochure

📧 For details, contact SBA at info@baldwinllc.com.

SBA Openings: HR Specialist and Aviation Analyst

SBA is also hiring for two in-house positions to support its expanding consulting services:

  • HR Specialist & Associate – supporting internal/external recruitment, HR support services, payroll, and personnel administration. Requires 5–8 years of HR experience.

  • Aviation Analyst / Project Manager – supporting client analysis work with a strategic and analytic background in airport management and operations. Requires 5–8 years of aviation industry experience.

Both roles may be full-time or part-time and can be remote for the right candidate.

👉 Interested applicants should email info@baldwinllc.com with a resume and cover letter in a single PDF.

SBA Core Services

Since 2011, Steven Baldwin Associates has provided airport management consulting services, including:

  • Governance and organizational reviews

  • Strategic and financial analysis

  • Executive recruitment and HR support

  • Management and policy advisory services

SBA’s professionals bring over a century of combined aviation experience, having worked on consulting assignments at more than 100 airports across North America, from major hubs to general aviation facilities.

👉 Explore SBA’s services

FAQs

1. What executive role is open at SYR?
Deputy Chief Operations Officer.

2. What does the Deputy COO oversee?
Airport Operations, Airfield Maintenance, and related divisions.

3. What qualifications are required?
Senior management-level airport operations experience plus TSA/FAA regulatory knowledge.

4. What internal positions is SBA hiring for?
An HR Specialist/Associate and an Aviation Analyst/Project Manager.

5. Are these SBA roles remote?
Yes, remote work is possible for the right candidate.

6. How can candidates apply?
By emailing info@baldwinllc.com with required application materials.

Conclusion

This month, Steven Baldwin Associates is proud to support Syracuse Hancock International Airport in recruiting its next Deputy COO, while also expanding SBA’s own team with openings for HR and aviation specialists.

These opportunities reflect SBA’s continued growth and commitment to strengthening leadership and operations across the aviation industry.

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