Aviation Operations Assistant Manager

Salary: $82,139.20 - $86,195.20 Annually

Location:

Albuquerque, NM

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 2700303

Department:
Aviation

Division: AV-Airport Ops

Opening Date: 09/23/2026

Closing Date: 10/7/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Bargaining Unit: NU

Plan, direct, manage and coordinate activities within the Aviation Department Airfield Operations to ensure the safe, secure and efficient operation of the airport in compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) requirements. This position will support the Aviation Operations Manager in supervising operational staff, coordinating airfield activities, implementing operational policies and procedures, and maintaining compliance with FAR Part 139 and other applicable aviation regulations.

This is a Safety Sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.

Must be able to work odd days off, weekends, holidays and on-call.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assume management responsibility for daily airfield operations, including planning, organizing, assigning, supervising and evaluating the work of operations personnel and operational activities.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate airfield operations activities, including inspections of runways, taxiways, ramps, perimeter fencing, navigational areas, and airport property to ensure compliance with applicable safety and operational standards. Identify deficiencies and recommend short- and long-term maintenance and corrective actions.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate operational goals, objectives, policies, procedures, schedules and service standard to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant airport operations.
• Direct and coordinate assigned operational programs and projects by assigning work activities, monitoring workflow, evaluating staff performance and work quality, and implementing process improvements to enhance operational effectiveness.
• Plan, direct and coordinate airport operations, construction, and safety activities with internal departments, tenants, contractors, airlines, government agencies, and external stakeholders. Respond and resolve operational concerns, complaints, emergencies, and public inquiries.
• Ensure airfield operations are conducted in compliance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR), including FAR 139 requirements. Coordination airfield construction and maintenance activities, issue required notifications, prepare reports and documentation, and ensure completion of required operational and regulatory training.
• Select, train, motivate, and evaluate operations personnel; provide or coordinate staff training: work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination process.
• Develop, coordinate, and conduct operational training programs for Aviation Department personnel, including airfield driver training, security procedures, safety protocols, emergency response procedures, and regulatory compliance training.
• Determine the operational status of airfield facilities and manage the opening and closing runways, taxiways and other operational areas to ensure the safety of all airfield users and maintain uninterrupted airport operations.
• Serve as a primary point of contract for airport user and stakeholders, delivering timely, accurate operational information and guidance.
• Monitor, inspect, and secure airfield facilities and infrastructure to ensure operational readiness, safety, compliance and timely coordination of…