Airport Operations Manager - Denver International Airport

About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. New hires are typically brought into the organization between $40-$55/hour. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service

457B Retirement Plan

140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year

Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

Location:

This position will report to the airfield at Denver International Airport

What You'll Do:

Denver International Airport (DEN) is looking for a strong leader to join our Airside Operations department as an Airport Operations Manager. In this role you will manage and control the day-to-day airfield operations at Denver International Airport to ensure the efficient movement of aircraft and the safety of those using the airport. This position requires a person to be skilled at building and maintaining relationships throughout the airport, as well as having a strong grasp of the operational airfield duties.

Job duties include:

Manage airfield and terminal operations to ensure efficient flow, safety, and adherence to applicable federal and local rules and regulations; Supervises the work of other operational staff involved in the efficient movement of aircraft and the safety of the traveling public

Manage ongoing inspection of airfield operations and facilities to ensure compliance with the Airport Certification Manual under Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 139 and other applicable federal regulations. Interpret and apply all information from FAA Advisory Circulars

Acts as Incident Commander for all airport emergencies such as aircraft alerts, snow emergencies, severe weather, irregular operations, security breaches, train system shutdown, medical emergencies, power failures, hazardous materials incidents, and bomb threats or any other terminal/concourse emergencies as well as landside roadway incidents that may impact passenger flow through the facility

Negotiates and coordinates with FAA, contractors, airlines, Airport Security, engineering, maintenance, tenants, and others to balance the needs of each group to optimize aircraft and vehicle flow rates while accomplishing critical airport maintenance activities with a minimum impact on the operation of the airport

Develops, coordinates, and executes the airport snow plan for each snow event. Initiates and cancels all levels of Airport Snow Alerts and Snow Emergencies. Monitors runway conditions for snow contamination and coordinates its removal. Ensures the aircraft flow rate is optimized by coordinating snow removal operations with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Issues NOTAMs as needed

Follows the requirements of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and determines local, state and federal resources necessary to effectively manage these emergencies. Responsible for the tactical supervision of employees from other airport divisions during emergency and non-routine events

Supervises one or more collateral duties or special projects such as airport certification and compliance, department training, airport construction, snow and ice control, vehicle coordinator, weather systems coordinator and section scheduler

Develops or modifies work plans, methods and procedures, determines work priorities and develops work schedules to provide adequate staff coverage. Provides work instruction and assists employees with difficult and/or unusual assignments; encourages innovation. Assigns and distributes work, reviews work for accuracy and completeness and returns assignments with recommendations for proper completion

Anticipates and resolves problems encountered during daily operations and determines appropriate solutions; promotes teamwork; Encourages regular communication, informs staff of relevant business issues and their impact on the organization

Documents causes for disciplinary action and initiates letters of reprimand and makes formal recommendations for disciplinary action; Responds to formal and informal employee grievances and prepares written responses

Performs other duties as assigned or requested

What You'll Offer:

We are looking for critical thinkers who values team collaboration with 3-5 years of airport operations experience to join our DEN operations team. We are looking for candidates who can think strategically and support by being willing to available 24/7/365. In additional, we are looking for candidates with some or all following skills and experience:

Previous leadership experience

Experience working in or around ICS (ICS Certification a plus)

Aviation snow removal experience

Progressive roles and responsibilities

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Aviation Management, Business Administration, Management or a related field.

Experience Requirement: Three (3) years of experience of the type and at the level of Airport Operations Officer – Airfield and Ramp Tower supporting field operations in a medium or large hub civilian airport or military facility.

Education/Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education.

Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.

License/Certifications: This job requires driving. Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application.

Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.

Application Deadline:

This position is expected to stay open until 5/19/2025. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than 11:59 pm on 5/18/2025 to ensure consideration.

About DEN:

Denver International Airport (DEN) is the third-busiest airport in the United States and one of the top ten busiest airports in the world, connecting our community globally through flight and business. DEN is the primary economic engine for the state of Colorado, generating more than $36.4 billion for the region annually and employing nearly 37,000 people. At DEN, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We celebrate individuality and uplift all races, ethnicities, gender identities, national origins, ages, abilities, religion, and LGBTQIA+ communities. We know that our diversity makes us stronger, and we strive to keep diversity, equity and inclusion at the center of all that we do

FBI Background Check: FBI criminal background check is required for all positions at Denver International Airport (DEN). Employees are also required to report any felony convictions and/or moving violations to maintain this clearance and be eligible for continued employment. By position, a pre-employment physical/drug test may be required.

Snow / Emergency Duties: Denver International Airport is a 24/7/365 team operation. If weather conditions warrant or an emergency crisis occurs, all DEN employees can be required to work extended hours and/or shifts.

About Everything Else

Job ProfileCX2806 Airport Operations Supervisor

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Position TypeUnlimited

Position Salary Range$38.64 - $59.89

Starting Pay$40-$55/hour based on education and experience

AgencyDenver International Airport

Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies

City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

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