Senior Vice President, Airport Operations

As the Senior Vice President (SVP), Airport Operations you will plan, direct, and manage airport operations across Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Operational support through executive oversight. Provides strategic leadership to ensure safe, secure, efficient, and customer-focused airport operations while supporting the Airports Authority's mission, strategic business plan, and operational objectives. The SVP of Airport Operations will oversee the Airport Managers for DCA and IAD, as well as the DVP of Operational Support. Works under the administrative supervision of the Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer (COO). Serves in the Office of Operations at the Headquarters Office. A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

Directly and/or through subordinate Vice Presidents, plan, direct, coordinate, and evaluate airport operations to ensure safe, secure, efficient, and customer-focused operations across DCA and IAD; Provide executive leadership to the Airport Managers and Operational Support organizations, establishing strategic priorities, operational objectives, and performance expectations; Ensure operational compliance with applicable FAA, TSA, DHS, OSHA, environmental, and other federal, state, and local regulations, Airports Authority policies, and industry best practices; Establish, approve, and continuously evaluate enterprise operational policies, standard operating procedures, governance frameworks, and performance standards; Ensure safe operating conditions throughout the airfields, terminals, landside facilities, and operational infrastructure; Provide executive leadership during emergencies, major incidents, irregular operations, and continuity of operations events; Collaborate with airlines, tenants, federal agencies, local governments, and regional stakeholders to resolve operational issues and strengthen partnerships; Develop and implement enterprise operational strategies, performance measures, and continuous improvement initiatives; Provide executive oversight of operational budgets, workforce planning, and resource allocation; Collaborate with executive leadership to identify emerging operational challenges and develop innovative operational solutions; Collaborate with Engineering, Legal, Revenue, Real Estate, Finance, Procurement, Information Technology, and other executive leaders on capital improvement projects, technology initiatives, and long-range planning; Monitor emerging operational risks, industry trends, regulatory changes, and technological advancements; Assume Executive Vice President and COO duties in their absence; Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Ten years of progressively responsible professional experience in airport operations, aviation, transportation, military operations, or a similarly complex operational environment; Experience as a second level or higher supervisor directing multiple operational divisions through senior managers; Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal laws, regulations, standards, and ordinances governing airport operations, aviation safety, security, emergency management, environmental compliance, and public administration; Knowledge of airport operations, FAA Part 139 requirements, TSA security requirements, Safety Management Systems (SMS), emergency management, and airport business continuity; Knowledge of strategic planning, organizational leadership, performance measurement, and operational excellence principles; Ability to develop enterprise strategies that align operational performance with organizational goals; Ability to make sound executive decisions involving complex operational, financial, and regulatory issues; Strong leadership, collaboration, negotiation, and relationship management skills; Ability to make decisions and develop innovative approaches to deal with frequent change, unexpected events, conflict, and uncertain situations; Ability to analyze complex operational issues and develop practical, innovative solutions; Commitment to ethics, integrity, accountability, and public service; Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with executive leadership, Board members, government officials, airlines, tenants, and external stakeholders; Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Aviation Management, Public Administration, Engineering, Transportation, or a related field; State driver's license in good standing

Nice to have

Master's Degree in Business Administration, Aviation Management, Public Administration, Engineering, or a related field

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage; well-being resources; health savings and flexible spending accounts; pension and retirement plans; ongoing training and development opportunities