Airport Duty Manager

King County, WA; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

King County International Airport/Boeing Field (KCIA) is seeking an Airport Duty Manager to lead daily operations in compliance with FAR Part 139 and other regulations. You will serve as the senior airport representative, coordinating with FAA, airlines, tenants, and the public while guiding safety and security programs.

The role requires strong leadership, experience in airport operations, and the ability to respond decisively to emergencies.

Qualifications

• Experience at a FAR Part 139 airport or equivalent education/experience.
• Experience leading airport certification or security programs.
• Strong knowledge of FAA FAR Part 139, TSA 1500-series regulations and ACs.
• Strong leadership, mentoring and people management.
• Ability to coordinate with FAA control tower and tenants.
• Inclusive, diverse work style.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations in compliance with ACM and regulations.
• Conduct airfield and facility inspections per FAR Part 139.
• Activate Airport Emergency Plan and manage incident response.
• Coordinate with FAA tower on safety and corrective actions.
• Open/close taxiways/runways with tenants and tower.
• Respond to weather events and airport emergencies.
• Develop and enforce programs (driver training, wildlife, environment, snow/ice).
• Communicate with airlines, tenants and airport personnel.
• Serve as primary contact for safety, security, compliance and construction.
• Manage common-use aircraft parking gates scheduling and billing.

Skills

Airport Operations

FAR Part 139 knowledge

Leadership & mentoring

Emergency response

Stakeholder communication

Team collaboration

Diversity & inclusion

Education

FAA Part 139 training

Relevant degree

Job description

Summary

King County International Airport/Boeing Field (KCIA) is searching for a new Airport Duty Manager who is knowledgeable, highly motivated, and an enthusiastic team player to comply with FAA FAR Part 139 and all local, state, and other federal regulations. This position will provide leadership for operations at the airport and serving as a senior airport representative. Incumbents are designated as the point of contact for information regarding safety, security, compliance, construction and interaction with airlines, passengers, tenants, and the public.

About King County International Airport (boeing Field)

KCIA is one of the busiest primary non-hub general aviation airports in the nation. Located just four miles south of downtown Seattle, it averages 180,000 aircraft operations each year. KCIA ranks among the most successful public investments in state history. The airport's annual economic impact is $3.5 billion - supporting more than 16,000 jobs and providing $1.8 billion in labor income in the county. KCIA promotes the health of the aviation industry by establishing pipelines for employment and for employee development. As a general aviation airport, KCIA serves small, commercial passenger airlines, cargo carriers, including UPS, private aircraft owners, helicopters, corporate jets, and military and other aircraft. It is also the final delivery center for the Boeing Company's 737 aircraft and serves as the company's military flight center along with other Boeing operations. The Museum of Flight is located on the airport property with a wide variety of aircraft and exhibits showcasing aviation history. KCIA frequently is host to celebrities and dignitaries, who prefer Boeing Field because of its proximity to downtown Seattle and convenient connections to other business districts in the region. Due to its proximity to Lumen Field, T‑Mobile Park, and other sports venues, many teams prefer to use KCIA when playing in Seattle.

To learn more about King County International Airport please visit kingcounty.gov/airport.

Job Duties

SCOPE OF JOB DUTIES:

In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must at a minimum demonstrate knowledge, skill and ability to:

• Manage the daily functions and responsibilities associated with the safe and efficient Airport operations in compliance with operational and regulatory requirements and the Airport Certification Manual (ACM).
• Conduct airfield and airport facility inspections to ensure compliance with FAR Part 139 regulations in addition to local, state and other federal regulations. Records discrepancies found during inspections and arranges for immediate corrective action when warranted.
• Activate Airport Emergency Plan (AEP) when necessary and assume/save incident command to ensure effective management of all incidents or accidents.
• Identify operations, safety, and security concerns by maintaining constant surveillance and radio contact with the FAA Air Traffic Control Tower. Takes initiative to address and follow-through on corrective actions to ensure compliance with FAR Part‑139 regulations.
• Manage and coordinate opening/closing of taxiways or runways with airfield tenants and the FAA control tower to ensure safety of people and aircraft.
• Respond to weather events, irregular operations, and airport emergencies such as an accidents, bomb threats or hazardous spills.
• Develop, implement and enforce various airport programs including but not limited to Airport Driver's training, Wildlife Management, Environment compliance with Hazardous Spills, and Snow and Ice Control.
• Communicate with airline, tenant and airport personnel to resolve problems between airport customers and tenants.
• Act as the primary point of contact for information regarding safety, security, compliance, construction and interactions with airlines, passengers and tenants, and coordinates with senior management as needed.
• Manage Airport’s common use aircraft parking gates to ensure proper scheduling and billing to tenants/users.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

WE ARE LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES WHO:

• Have a strong experience and grounding in Airport Operations at a FAR Part 139 certified airport progressively responsible experience; OR any combination of education and experience that clearly demonstrates the job duties of the position.
• Are experience leading at least one of the following: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) airport certification; airport, or airline security program; winter weather: recurring disaster/emergency exercises; or the monitoring and coordination of airport construction and maintenance operations.
• Have a strong working knowledge of FAA FAR Part 139, TSA 1500-series regulations and Advisory Circulars pertaining to airport operations, safety, airfield inspections, NOTAMs, airport design and emergency responses.
• Are good people leaders and can mentor and coach staff to do their best work. Are comfortable with using technology in their daily work.
• Can operate in environment requiring emergency response, customer service, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• Can work effectively in a team setting and contribute to a work environment that embraces and encourages diversity in its workforce and where differences are valued.
• Can demonstrate behaviors that include fairness, respect, and inclusiveness.
• Certified Member designation with