Vice President, Safety, Security & Compliance - CVG

The CVG Airport, which owns and operates the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, seeks a Vice President, Safety, Security & Compliance to serve as a senior executive responsible for ensuring a safe, secure, and compliant operating environment across all airport functions. This role provides strategic and operational oversight of safety management systems, security programs, emergency preparedness, and regulatory compliance. The VP leads initiatives that protect passengers, employees, and assets while maintaining adherence to federal, state, and local requirements.

With responsibility for critical public safety functions and airport certification, this position plays a central role in sustaining operational integrity, mitigating risk, and supporting the airport’s long‑term strategic objectives.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in airport administration, business, public administration, or a related field; an advanced degree is preferred. Candidates must have a minimum of 12 years of progressively responsible experience in airport operations, safety, or security leadership.

Filing

• Bachelor’s degree in airport administration, business, public administration, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
• Minimum of 12 years of progressively responsible experience in airport operations, safety, or security leadership
• Extensive knowledge of FAR Part 139, Safety Management Systems (SMS), and regulatory compliance frameworks
• Professional accreditation (AAAE or ACI) and Airport Security Coordinator certification preferred
• Demonstrated experience leading emergency response, public safety coordination, and compliance programs
• Strong leadership, communication, and contract management experience