Airport Operations Manager: Safe, Efficient, Compliant

Ultipro; Alcoa, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Menzies Aviation is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day airport operations, ensuring safe, compliant, and high-quality service. You will manage operations teams and coordinate with airline partners, authorities, and service providers.

You’ll lead staffing, scheduling, budgets, and performance, implement improvements, and ensure regulatory compliance with FAA, TSA, OSHA, and company policies. A strong focus on safety and incident response is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2 years in supervisory/management roles.
• Minimum of 3 years in airport, airline, aviation services, or transportation ops.
• Driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily airport operations to ensure safe, efficient service.
• Lead staffing, scheduling and workforce allocation.
• Ensure compliance with FAA, TSA, OSHA and company policies.
• Monitor performance metrics and drive improvements.
• Coach and develop supervisors and frontline staff.
• Coordinate with airlines, authorities, vendors and agencies.

Skills

Airport operations knowledge

Staff leadership

Regulatory compliance

Budget management

Data analysis

Communication

Crisis management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Operational reporting systems

Job description

Menzies Aviation is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day airport operations, ensuring safe, compliant, and high-quality service. You will manage operations teams and coordinate with airline partners, authorities, and service providers.

You’ll lead staffing, scheduling, budgets, and performance, implement improvements, and ensure regulatory compliance with FAA, TSA, OSHA, and company policies. A strong focus on safety and incident response is essential.