Assistant Airport Operations Director

About the role

Lead and oversee critical airport operations, providing strategic direction and day-to-day leadership across multiple operational areas. The Assistant Airport Operations Director ensures safe, efficient, and compliant airport operations while managing complex operational challenges, emergency response, and federally mandated programs. This role works closely with airport leadership, tenants, regulatory agencies, and internal teams to support continued growth, development, and the evolving needs of the airport.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the development, implementation, management and modification of various federally regulated and mandated programs, including Airport Security Program (TSR Part 1542), Airport Certification Manual (FAR Part 139), Safety Management Systems (FAR Part 139), Occupational Safety and Health Standards (29 CFR Part 1910), and Emergency Planning Program (FAR Part 139).
• Develops, implements, and manages operating policies and procedures and safety regulations in compliance with federal, state and city rules, regulations and guidelines related to civil airport operations.
• Coordinates activities and communicates with regulatory bodies.
• Acts as the central point of contact on programs and areas of responsibility.
• Establishes airport-wide procedures and