Airport Operations Director – Regulatory Compliance

City of Charlotte; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 155,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Charlotte is seeking an Airport Operations Director – Regulatory Compliance to oversee regulatory compliance at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. This leadership role involves ensuring adherence to aviation safety mandates, managing compliance efforts with federal agencies, and supervising operations staff. The position requires a strong background in regulatory compliance and significant experience in leadership roles.

Benefits

Attractive benefits package

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and seven (7) years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree and five (5) years.
• Minimum of three (3) years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• ACE or A.A.E. certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead FAR Part 139 compliance and airfield inspections.
• Oversee TSA 1542 compliance and credentialing.
• Manage divisional continuity of operations.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Audit Management

Operational Readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Airport Operations Director – Regulatory Compliance

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Base pay range

$155,843.00/yr - $181,816.00/yr

The City of Charlotte is seeking an Airport Operations Director – Regulatory Compliance for the Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to provide strategic oversight for regulatory compliance across airside and security operations. This critical leadership position ensures adherence to Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 139, TSA 1542, and other aviation safety mandates. The position oversees the contractual partnership with the Charlotte Fire Department to ensure the effective delivery of Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) services at the airport. The Director oversees training standardization, operational audits, performance metrics, and readiness testing, working closely with federal agencies including the FAA, TSA, and CBP to uphold the airport’s safety and compliance standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead FAR Part 139 compliance, airfield inspections, and airside safety initiatives
• Serve as the Airport Security Coordinator, overseeing TSA 1542 compliance and credentialing
• Develop and standardize operational procedures and training across the division
• Administer audit programs, performance metrics, and key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Direct Operational Readiness and Activation (ORAT) testing for new facilities or systems
• Coordinate compliance efforts with FAA, TSA, and CBP
• Manage divisional continuity of operations and maintain regulatory documentation
• Supervise regulatory operations staff with an emphasis on mentoring and succession planning
• Oversee compliance-related budgets and procurement processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and seven (7) years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree and five (5) years
• Minimum of three (3) years in a supervisory or leadership role
• ACE or A.A.E. certification preferred
• Experience leading FAA or TSA audits
• Familiarity with CBP and international passenger processing programs

Salary & Compensation

The starting salary range for this position is $155,843 - $181,816 depending on experience. An exceptional candidate may be eligible to receive a starting salary slightly above range with approvals. There is an attractive benefits package and relocation assistance.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, Law Enforcement, and Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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