Airport Operations Manager

## Airport Operations Manager Apply:
City of Idaho Falls:
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
End Date:
November 2, 2026 (12 days left to apply):
R26 _000174

Be a part of a dynamic team whose common goal is to make a difference in our community.

It is amazing to know that by being a part of the City of Idaho Falls team, you would be doing important work for our community that affects people’s lives. Every day brings new challenges and rewards!
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* Job Description:

** The Idaho Falls Regional Airport is currently looking for an Airport Operations Manager. Incumbents in this position ensure regulatory compliance with the Airport Certification Manual and general operation of a commercial service airport. This is a highly responsible position that must interpret local, state, and Federal regulations and policy documents and apply them in a practical manner to ensure the safe, secure, and efficient operation of the Idaho Falls Regional Airport.

As a member of the airport management team, the individual in this position must be adaptable to team dynamics while ensuring that the daily operational mission of the airport is upheld. Thorough knowledge of modern airport operations, administration, management, and customer service is essential.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED Works under the general direction of the Airport Director and the Assistant Airport Director(s).SUPERVISION EXERCISED Supervises Airfield Operations and Maintenance staff.

Essential Functions Acts as a key team-member in the overall management of the Idaho Falls Regional Airport. Assists the Airport Director and Airport Assistant Director in reviewing leases, contracts, airport planning documents, construction safety phasing plans, request for proposals, bids, and specifications.

Maintains the Airport Certification Manual under 14 CFR Part 139.Ensures compliance with the Airport Certification Manual to include training and maintaining all required records. Manages the annual certification inspection conducted by the Federal Aviation Administration.

Conducts inspections of pavement, safety areas, fueling areas, terminal areas, wildlife, field conditions, stormwater, protection of the public, and navigational facilities. Issues Notices to Air Missions, work orders, and other reports. Monitors and manages the resolution of the same, as appropriate, in conjunction with other internal and external individuals or entities.  Writes, updates, and implements the tarmac delay contingency plan in accordance with the requirements of the US Department of Transportation and plans related to diversions and irregular operations.  

Supervises staff in the performance of airport operations and maintenance duties on the airfield. This includes staff scheduling, task coordination between subordinate staff, department divisions, city departments, and airport users. Tracks maintenance activities, ensure prompt completion, and appropriate documentation of all maintenance activities.

Leads and directs staff in the performance of their duties. Creates and conducts training for employees specific to their job roles. May identify appropriate third-party training required for subordinate and cross-divisional staff.

Independently and through subordinate staff outlines scopes of work for repairs to be conducted by outside entities. Solicits quotes and implements positive outcomes.

Updates and maintains material data safety sheets, inventory of supplies, and general division needs.

May operate equipment in support of snow removal operations, to include plows, brooms, deice equipment, friction testing equipment, and others.

Under the limited direction of the Airport Director, conducts reviews of proposed land-use changes and development within the Airport Overlay Zone and Airport Height…