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Sr. Manager, Airport Operations

CVG Airport

Hebron, KYFull-timeSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Compensation
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Location
Hebron, KY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

NIMS And Emergency TrainingValid Driver's License

Job overview

The Sr. Manager, Airport Operations oversees the Airport Operations division, including safety and compliance programs, projects, contracts, and airside, terminal, and landside procedures. The role leads staff and operational programs, maintains airport certification and emergency plans, coordinates with airport stakeholders and regulators, and manages the department budget and contracts. It includes scheduled shift work, unscheduled after-hours work, and emergency recall.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Airport OperationsAirport Safety and SecurityFAA Airport CertificationContract ManagementProject ManagementData AnalysisTeam LeadershipStaff ManagementCommunicationNegotiationAdvocacyWord ProcessingSpreadsheetsIndependent JudgmentRelationship Building

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience7 Years Direct Experience3 Years Supervisory ExperienceRelated FAR 139 Airport ExperienceValid Driver's LicenseSIDA ClearanceNIMS and Emergency TrainingAAAe or ACI AccreditationFederal Security Clearance

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Experience Required

7 years

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor's Degree

Education Or Experience Substitution

yes, equivalent combination of education and experience

Compensation

$

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Job Description

CLASS SUMMARY:

Responsible for the day-to-day management of Airport Operations division including the associated airport safety and compliance programs, projects, and contracts. Manages airside, terminal and landside operations policies and procedures in compliance with CVG Airport and other local, State and Federal laws and regulations. Provides expert, professional assistance and support as required. Provides leadership of associated committees and programs ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient airport operations. Works in a regularly scheduled shift work and unscheduled after hours work and is subject to emergency re-call as part of routine duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

  • Ensures department staff, facilities, equipment and materials are managed at a level that provides continuous safe airfield and terminal operations during both routine and emergency conditions.

  • Manages, delegates, and reviews assigned work. Provides coaching, counseling and staff development. Evaluates performance and applies organizational policies and procedures.

  • Maintains Airport Certification Manual. Manages FAA Part 139 programs to include airfield safety inspections, airfield signs, markings and lighting, airfield pavement management, NOTAMS, wildlife management, and required training and recordkeeping. Serves lead role during annual FAA certification inspection and leads Internal and External Airfield Safety Meetings.

  • Ensures airport compliance with FAA Part 77 and oversees coordination of temporary obstructions with various KCAB departments and outside contractors.

  • Oversees Airport Operations programs to include airfield closures, driver training, airfield testing, airport inspections (airside, terminal, landside) and airfield change requests.

  • Manages revisions, in conjunction with other departments, the Airport Emergency Plan, Snow and Ice Control Plan, Wildlife Hazard Management Plan, KCAB Rules and Regulations; Airport Layout Plan; and other required documents.

  • Implements incident management processes as required to minimize impacts. Consults with stakeholders and airport personnel in resolving airport operations situations and emergencies to ensure effective response and recovery.

  • Ensures Airport Operations staff is prepared and equipped to respond to all airside and landside irregular operations and emergencies. Represents Airport Operations at the Incident Command post and/or Emergency Operations Center during emergency events.

  • Represents department at construction meetings. Ensures compliance with local, State and Federal regulations and monitors operational impact on airside and terminal facilities.

  • Maintains working relationships with airport tenants, regulatory bodies and the FAA Air Traffic Control Tower. Maintains committees and facilitates meetings as required to disseminate safety and operational information, as well as obtain feedback.

  • Works with KCAB Safety Department to recognize airside and terminal hazards. Oversight of incident reports and assessments as required to determine root cause of incidents and recommend future improvements.

  • Manages KCAB UAS program to ensure safe operations on airport and surrounding property.

  • Plays lead role in implementation of the KCAB Snow and Ice Control Plan and oversight of the CVG Snow Team.

  • Develops and implements the Airport Operations department budget.

  • Responsible for all contract management activities as documented in KCAB Policy 1014, Contract Management. As the subject matter expert responsible for all key aspects of contract management ensuring KCAB’s interests are represented in any business activities regarding the agreement. Prepares RFP’s, bids specifications, and negotiates contracts.

  • Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Minimum Years of Direct Experience: 7; Related experience at a FAR 139 commercial service airport.

Minimum Years of Supervisory Experience: 3

Or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS:

Required

  • Valid driver's license

  • Maintain Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) clearance

  • Obtain and maintain position appropriate NIMS & emergency training

Preferred

  • Professional accreditation through the American Association of Airport Executives or ACI

  • Additional security levels required

  • Ability to obtain and maintain position appropriate Federal security clearance

Airfield Driving

  • This position requires driving on the airfield and airfield ramps

DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE OF:

  • Managerial and supervisory techniques

  • Making informed decisions and recommendations through data analysis

  • Airport safety and security regulations (e.g. 49 CFR Parts 1542, 139) and skill in applying them to conduct safety and security inspections and investigations, ensuring airport security and safety procedures are current

  • Participation in, or knowledge of the following: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) airport certification, airport or airline security program, recurring airport or airline disaster. Emergency exercises, or the monitoring and coordination of airport construction and maintenance operations

  • Airport operations, policies and procedures

  • Contract management

  • Project management

DEMONSTRATED SKILL IN:

  • Team leadership, directing and managing staff efficiently and effectively

  • Clearly and effectively communicating, negotiating and advocating, both orally and in writing

  • Use of a variety of computer-based technologies including word processing, and spreadsheets

  • Clearly and effectively communicating, negotiating and advocating, both orally and in writing, with emphasis on communicating sensitive or confidential information in an emergency situation

  • Establishing and maintaining effective, fair, cooperative, collaborative and respectful relationships with internal and external colleagues, peers, work teams and workgroups

  • Use of independent judgment

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Job Type

Full time

Benefits Offered

Why Join Us? BENEFITS: (Full Time Positions)

  • 100% Employer Paid Health & Wellness Center

  • Comprehensive Insurance Options: Medical, dental, vision and life insurance, including a $0 premium medical plan option and no spousal surcharge

  • CVG CARES: $2,500 employer paid childcare subsidy

  • Health Savings Account & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

  • Retirement Plans: Employer and employee contributions to KY Public Pension Authority retirement plan

  • KY Deferred Comp Plans: 401(k) and 457 options

  • Generous Paid Time Off: Including 10 holidays a year

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Voluntary Wellness Program: Earn financial incentives and paid time off

  • Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Programs

  • Performance Reward Program (potential to earn up to $2100.00 annually)

  • Onsite Fitness Facilities

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

100165

How this job compares

Set against the 3,758 open Operations Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Kentucky median$98–150K/yr31 salary ranges
  • US median$24–27/hr220 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 65 open Operations Management jobs in Kentucky and 3,758 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Kentucky
Experience
This posting asks for at least 7 years of experience; Operations Management postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (2,884 postings).
Education
834 of the 3,758 open Operations Management jobs (22%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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