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Airport manager recruitment set to close March 15; interview panel scheduled April 2
Summary
Petaluma Airport’s recruitment for a new airport manager closes March 15; staff reported 19 candidates passed minimum qualifications and the commission’s representative is invited to participate in an April 2 interview panel that could last a full day.
The Petaluma Airport Commission was told the search for a new airport manager will close Sunday, March 15, and that 19 applicants have passed an initial minimum‑qualifications review and moved to leadership review. Gina, the city staff liaison, said the panel’s first round of in‑person interviews is scheduled for April 2 and could occupy an entire day.
Why it matters: The new manager will run day‑to‑day airport operations and participate in CIP planning and tenant relations, so commissioners stressed the importance of shaping interview questions and participating in the selection process.
Staff asked commissioners to submit suggested interview questions in advance; there is no routine phone screening, and the questions will be used during the April 2 in‑person interviews. Gina said she expects HR to request suggested questions the week of March 16 and asked commissioners to provide input promptly so the panel can finalize the interview plan.
Commissioners and the council member liaison also discussed how to include commission priorities in the city’s upcoming goals and priorities process. Staff cautioned against extended group discussion in the public meeting and recommended commissioners provide input offline to comply with Brown Act rules.
The commission did not take formal action on the recruitment at the meeting; staff will update commissioners if interview schedules or formats change.
