Airport Operations & Communications Lead (Veteran Fellowship)

Port of Seattle; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays

Getting to Work

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Work-Life Balance

Mission Driven

Job summary

The Port of Seattle seeks an Assistant Manager to lead day‑to‑day Airport Communications Center operations and act as the primary liaison for airport stakeholders. You will maintain situational awareness and support frontline staff while collaborating with aviation, maritime, and executive teams to ensure service standards and regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates bring leadership experience in operational settings, strong analytical and interpersonal skills, and a commitment to equity.

Qualifications

• Veteran status required with documented honorable discharge.
• Desirable experience leading high performing teams in operational settings.
• Commitment to equity and inclusive practices across work.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the Airport Communications Center team.
• Maintain airport-wide situational awareness and support frontline staff.
• Collaborate with Port teams to meet service standards and regulatory requirements.
• Build relationships with internal and external airport stakeholders and customers.
• Support continuity of operations during incidents.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Interpersonal

Excellent Communicator

Veteran

Job description

The Port of Seattle seeks an Assistant Manager to lead day‑to‑day Airport Communications Center operations and act as the primary liaison for airport stakeholders. You will maintain situational awareness and support frontline staff while collaborating with aviation, maritime, and executive teams to ensure service standards and regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates bring leadership experience in operational settings, strong analytical and interpersonal skills, and a commitment to equity.