Airport Operations Manager

The Lynchburg Regional Airport is seeking a dynamic, results-driven Airport Operations Manager to join our team of aviation professionals. The ideal candidate will bring energy, professionalism, and a keen analytical mindset, with a strong interest or background in Airport Operations, Emergency Management, Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF), or a closely related field.

This is more than just a supervisory role — it's an opportunity to be a leader in airport management. You’ll be working at the intersection of safety, operations, and emergency response, with opportunities for professional development, advanced training, and upward mobility.

We invest in our people through continuing education, certification support, and leadership development programs. Whether your background is rooted in ARFF, Airport Operations, or Emergency Management, this role offers a unique chance to expand your skill set and make a measurable impact on the airport’s mission and the City of Lynchburg.

Under the general direction of the Deputy Airport Director, the Airport Operations Manager is responsible for ensuring compliance with Federal Aviation Administration and Transportation Security Administration regulations and ensuring safe and efficient airport operations. The Airport Operations Manager is responsible for inspecting runways, taxiways, safety areas, and perimeter areas inspections; manages wildlife hazard activities, and related duties; reports discrepancies and unsafe conditions via work orders and use of the NOTAM system, responds to aircraft incident/accidents and other emergency situations that occur on airport property;

coordinates construction activities, monitors, updates and implement compliance manuals, emergency plans, standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and coordinates applicable training to airport staff in accordance with the Airport Certification Manual (ACM) and local, state and federal regulations.

• Coordinates the day-to-day operations of the Lynchburg Regional Airport to ensure compliance with Federal Aviation Administration and Transportation Security Administration regulations pertaining to airport operations.
• Conducts inspections of airfield pavements, navigation aids, safety areas, airspace above and near the Airport, landside roadways, public parking, and airport facilities.
• Assists in maintaining detailed organizational records involving all FAR Part 139 records, which include; checklists, updates to compliance documents, manuals, and plans, along with preparing various operational reports.
• Coordinates communications to airport tenants, stakeholders, and staff involving construction projects and other special activities.
• Attends construction meetings, issues NOTAMs, provides construction escorts, administers and monitors construction safety training.
• Issues, monitors, and follows through with safety corrective actions; assists in the coordination of emergency tabletop exercises and full-scale triennial drills; assists in the coordination of after-exercise debriefing sessions in accordance with the Airport Emergency Plan (AEP).
• Monitors and analyzes operational metrics, incidents, and trends to support data-driven decision-making.
• Coordinates with airlines, tenants, air traffic control, maintenance, and public safety to ensure seamless operational continuity.
• Ensures compliance with the airport’s Safety Management System (SMS) and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identifies, coordinates, and administers department-specific compliance training for airport personnel; documents and maintains accurate training records.
• Assists in the planning and coordination of airport emergency planning, tabletop exercises, and full-scale…