Airfield Operations & Safety Manager

manchesternh; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 82,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Manchester is seeking an Airport Operations Manager to oversee operations, safety, and regulatory compliance for the Manchester airport facilities. The role requires coordinating security, ARFF operations, and emergency plans, with oversight of diverse teams and budgets.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3–5 years’ experience in airport operations with supervisory responsibilities, demonstrating strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a related field.
• 3–5 years of airport operations experience with supervisory responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of FAA/state/local regulations and emergency procedures.
• Proven leadership, planning and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates airport operations and facilities.
• Ensures safety, security and regulatory compliance across the airport.
• Manages budget development for operations and facilities.
• Directs airport security coordination and ARFF-related activities.
• Prepares reports and analyzes operational metrics for improvements.
• Responds to emergencies and implements airport emergency plans.
• Leads staff training, supervision and performance evaluations.

Skills

FAA regulations

Airport operations

Safety procedures

Emergency decision-making

Communication skills

Leadership & supervision

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Job description

City of Manchester is seeking an Airport Operations Manager to oversee operations, safety, and regulatory compliance for the Manchester airport facilities. The role requires coordinating security, ARFF operations, and emergency plans, with oversight of diverse teams and budgets.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3–5 years’ experience in airport operations with supervisory responsibilities, demonstrating strong leadership and communication skills.