2025 ORF Sr. Manager of Airside Operations

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional Development
Life insurance
Disability insurance

Job Description

Norfolk International Airport serves as the primary aviation gateway to Coastal Virginia and northeastern North Carolina, including the popular Outer Banks region. In 2024, the airport experienced a record-breaking passenger volume, handling nearly 4.9 million travelers. This major regional hub is serviced by eight commercial airlines offering nonstop flights to more than 40 destinations coast to coast. As an integral point of connection for business and leisure travelers alike, Norfolk International Airport is committed to delivering a superior experience through its core brand promise, "Here & There For You." The airport's culture emphasizes professionalism, responsiveness, innovation, diversity, and excellence, upheld... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • At least eight years of relevant experience including management
  • Experience in airport operations management at a commercial service airport
  • Valid driver's license meeting organizational driving record standards
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge eligibility

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in airport management or a related field
  • Equivalent experience substituting education (eight years relevant experience)
  • Minimum eight years of progressively responsible experience
  • At least four years in management and supervisory roles
  • Five years of airport operations management experience at a commercial service airport
  • Industry training and certifications preferred

Job Duties

  • Provide leadership and oversight to airport operations and field maintenance departments
  • Participate in long-term and short-term planning and policy development
  • Coordinate with managers to achieve strategic plan objectives and KPIs
  • Oversee compliance with FAA Part 139 regulations and conduct airport inspections
  • Maintain wildlife permits and manage the Wildlife Hazard Management Plan
  • Monitor field conditions and issue Notices to Airmen (NOTAMS) as necessary
  • Manage Winter Operations in coordination with the management team
  • Support and oversee the Safety Management System program
  • Oversee airfield operations and ensure compliance with airport regulations
  • Perform emergency management duties as outlined in the Airport Emergency Plan
  • Assess risks and develop mitigation plans
  • Manage capital planning for equipment and infrastructure
  • Prepare and oversee department budgets and expenditures
  • Coordinate projects and contracts related to airfield maintenance
  • Develop and implement systems for inspection and maintenance of airside infrastructure
  • Direct analytical studies and prepare reports for regulatory compliance
  • Monitor technological and legislative developments affecting operations
  • Liaise with tenants, FAA, airlines, and other stakeholders
  • Coordinate operational planning with airlines and government agencies
  • Evaluate federally mandated programs for operational efficiency
  • Ensure environmental permit compliance
  • Plan and implement community outreach efforts
  • Enforce airport rules and regulations
  • Perform other assigned duties and adhere to Authority policies

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location

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