Airport Operations Manager

Airport Operations Manager

The City of Renton is recruiting to fill an Airport Operations Manager vacancy at the Renton Municipal Airport. Lead the operations that keep Renton Municipal Airport soaring. As the Airport Operations Manager, you'll oversee and coordinate a wide range of airfield operations and maintenance activities, ensuring safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance. This hands-on leadership role involves supervising staff, managing budgets, and developing both short- and long-term operational plans. You'll coach and mentor a dedicated team, foster strong relationships with internal and external partners, and play a key role in shaping the airport's future through strategic planning, policy administration, and public engagement. Contribute to the City's vision, mission, and goals in the performance of all job duties. Working for the City of Renton comes with an excellent benefits package, including :

Deferred compensation with the City contributing 3% of the employee's salary.

VEBA Plan with the City contributing 1% of the employee's salary.

Medical, dental, vision and life insurance at affordable rates

Paid leave for vacation, sick, eleven holidays and two "personal" holidays a year

State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Public Employee Retirement Systems (PERS) plan enrollment

Essential functions include managing, planning, organizing, and supervising the daily operations and maintenance programs, activities, tasks, and special projects of the Airport as assigned. Perform a wide range of complex and interdependent duties to ensure that the airport system operates efficiently and effectively for the traveling public, consistent with local, state and federal standards, specifications, practices, and guidelines.

Education, experience, and license requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management, Airport Operations, Business, or related field. Two years of experience in airport operations to include fiscal management, technical airport operations, regulatory compliance, or field operations. Or minimum 4 years of relevant education and experience. Demonstrated experience leading projects / programs related to airport or business operations. AAAE Ace Airfield Operations within one year of employment. Valid Driver's License. Successful passing of a required driving record check. Successful passing of a required background check.

Physical demands include driving and performing fieldwork, constantly operating a computer and other office equipment, frequent communication with City employees and customers, and moving items weighing up to 20 pounds on occasion. Work environment includes a typical office environment and involves moving throughout the airport and grounds. Work evening and / or weekend hours as needed. Night meetings may be required. Noise level indoors is moderately quiet. Noise level in the field is extremely loud.