Chief Operating Officer

Flycid; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cedar Rapids Airport Commission is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to join the Airport Executive Leadership Team. The COO will oversee airfield and terminal operations, public safety, maintenance, facilities management, environmental compliance, emergency preparedness, and operational readiness, reporting to the CEO and driving the airport's strategic growth plan.

This role champions safety, integrity, and customer service while managing budgets and coordinating with internal and external

Responsibilities

• Lead airfield operations, terminal operations, public safety, maintenance, facilities management, environmental compliance, emergency preparedness, and operational readiness.
• Develop operational strategies, lead performance initiatives, manage departmental budgets, and foster a culture of safety, integrity, customer service, innovation and collaboration.

Job description

• Full-time

Job Description

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) serves as a key member of the Airport Executive Leadership Team and is responsible for the strategic oversight, leadership, and management of all airport operational functions. This position effectively collaborates internally and externally to develop creative solutions to challenges and at the same time, can visualize and take advantage of opportunities. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the COO ensures the safe, efficient, compliant, and customer-focused operation of CID while advancing the Airport’s strategic growth plan.

The COO provides leadership for airfield operations, terminal operations, public safety, maintenance, facilities management, environmental compliance, emergency preparedness, and operational readiness. This role ensures continuous compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while managing airport construction, environmental initiatives, and operational programs. The position is responsible for developing operational strategies, leading organizational performance initiatives, managing departmental budgets, and fostering a culture of safety, integrity, customer service, innovation and collaboration.

Pre-employment drug screen required.
Assistance provided to disabled individuals upon request.
The Cedar Rapids Airport Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pre-employment drug screen required.
Assistance provided to disabled individuals upon request.
The Cedar Rapids Airport Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer.