Terminal Operations Coordinator

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Full Time Nashville, TN, US

As infrastructure critical to the region’s growth and prosperity, Nashville International Airport ® (BNA®) is a vital asset for Middle Tennessee and serves as a gateway to Music City and beyond. The State of Tennessee’s 2025 Economic Impact Study reports that in 2024 alone, BNA generated $13.8 billion in total economic impact, supported 80,000 jobs and contributed to $2.1 billion in federal, state and local taxes.

BNA receives no local tax dollars. For more information, visit . Follow us on Facebook:@Nashville International Airport  , X:@
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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Drug Free Workplace

The Terminal Operations Coordinator is responsible for the overall safety, security and efficiency of the curbside environment, the terminal building, airside shuttle operation and the air carrier ramp. This position will remain aware of all activities within their area of responsibility as well as document and report on the events occurring during regular and irregular operation to the Airport Duty Manager.

This position will interact with customers, travelers, as well as internal and external business partners to ensure the terminal complex remains operational. Other responsibilities include the scheduling needs of the air carriers, coordinating construction activities, assisting in enforcing operating rules, regulations, provisions of contracts, and airline lease agreements.

• Works with the airline and airport tenant/concession representatives to facilitate the movement of passengers through the airport during normal and irregular operations.
• Leads the day-to-day allocation of terminal and ramp resources as well as the advanced scheduling process for commercial air carriers, cargo and charter activities.
• Conducts inspections of and maintain a presence in the terminal facility, airside shuttles and curbside environment to confirm safety and efficiency.
• Communicates with BNA Ramp Control regarding day-to-day gate conflict and changes that could affect the efficiency of terminal ramp operations.
• Prepares advanced planning documents for peak periods of travel to include holidays and historically busy seasons of travel for BNA.
• Organizes and schedules procedures that ensure terminal efficiency during construction and irregular operation periods.
• Develops aircraft parking plans as it relates to aircraft de-icing operations and overnight parking on the terminal ramp.
• Ensures continuous services during abnormal conditions such as aircraft emergencies, diversions, and severe weather.
• Communicates with airport tenants to include the air carriers (commercial and cargo) as well as their business partners, the Transportation Security Administration, United States Customs and Border Protection, the concessions management teams, rental car management personnel, charter operators in addition to internal personnel.
• Interprets and enforces policies, rules and regulations and airline lease agreements, as required.
• Inspects and monitors terminal and ramp locations, and reports deficiencies to the appropriate agencies.
• Prepares staff reports and participates in staff meetings.
• Follows all safety regulations.
• Maintains regular and on‑time attendance.
• Supports MNAA's commitment to its culture and values, including Respect, Integrity, Service and Excellence (RISE).
• Performs other duties as assigned.