Chief Airport Operations & Strategy Leader

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority; United States; On-site; USD 228,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Pension plan

Retirement plans

Training and development

Job summary

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority is seeking a Senior Vice President of Airport Operations to plan, direct, and manage operations across Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). This leadership role focuses on safe, secure, efficient, and customer-focused operations, guiding executive oversight for operational support.

The SVP will lead the Airport Managers for DCA and IAD, drive enterprise strategies, ensure regulatory

Qualifications

• Ten years of progressively responsible professional experience in airport operations or equivalent.
• Experience as a senior supervisor directing multiple divisions.
• Knowledge of FAA, TSA, DHS, OSHA regulations and airport operations.

Responsibilities

• Direct airport operations across DCA and IAD with executive oversight.
• Provide strategic leadership and establish priorities, objectives, and performance standards.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with FAA, TSA, DHS, OSHA and other laws and Airports Authority policies.
• Oversee budgets, workforce planning, and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with airlines, tenants, federal agencies, and regulators to improve service.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Regulatory knowledge

FAA Part 139

Budget management

Communication skills

Interagency liaison

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority is seeking a Senior Vice President of Airport Operations to plan, direct, and manage operations across Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). This leadership role focuses on safe, secure, efficient, and customer-focused operations, guiding executive oversight for operational support.

The SVP will lead the Airport Managers for DCA and IAD, drive enterprise strategies, ensure regulatory