Manager, Airline Relations

Welcome to San Diego International Airport, where our core purpose is to create an exceptional experience for both our community and visitors from around the world. It extends beyond just flights; we embody the vibrant spirit of San Diego itself—sunny, welcoming, and full of life. We are committed to attracting, fostering, and empowering a team of talented individuals who can deliver our strategic goals:

• Advance Airport Development
• Transform the Customer Experience
• Optimize Ongoing Business
• Cultivate Our Culture

• Location: The new Airport Authority Administration building, located on the San Diego International Airport campus and near the waterfront, providing stunning views of our runway, San Diego Bay, the Pacific Ocean, and the city skyline.
• Hybrid
  
  Schedule:
  
  This role follows a hybrid schedule with both on-site and remote work. On-site days are required, based on department needs, to support collaboration and business operations. Remote work flexibility is available on other days as determined by the department.
• Salary: The hiring salary for Manager, Airline Relations is $150,165-$160,677. The full pay range for Manager, Airline Relations is $109,210-$191,119.
• Benefits: You will enjoy 14 paid holidays, 18 – 33 days of vacation (PTO), parental and child care benefits, salary continuance for family & parental leave, tuition reimbursement, ensure your future with our retirement plan options including our comprehensive pension plan and 457 defined contribution plan. Plus, take advantage of our annual employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account, designed to support your personal development and growth activities—and much more!
• Wellness: Take advantage of multiple on-site gyms with regular fitness classes, outdoor working areas, fitness discounts for all levels and goals, monthly fruit deliveries, rewards for volunteer time, financial wellness advisors, and a campus with easy access to some of San Diego's best walking trails.
• Final date to receive applications: August 11, 2026. Applications will be reviewed after closing date.

The Finance & Airline Relations department is looking for a Manager, Airline Relations with a strategic partnership focus on strengthening relationships with our airline partners while supporting the operational and financial goals of the Airport Authority. This role leads the team responsible for airline asset management and agreement administration while serving as a key liaison between the Airport Authority and its airline partners.

At the heart of airport operations, the Manager collaborates across departments and with airline stakeholders to ensure agreements, operational needs, and strategic priorities remain aligned.

The ideal candidate has already built a career working at the intersection of airlines and airports. They bring experience managing or supporting airline agreements, working with aviation-related assets or commercial programs, and collaborating with airline partners on operational or strategic initiatives. They understand the financial and operational implications behind airline agreements and are comfortable representing their organization in complex, high-trust discussions with airline stakeholders.

As a leader of the Authority’s Airline Relations team, this role will be key in preparing the organization for upcoming airline lease negotiations. For aviation professionals who have built their careers working with airline partners, this role offers the opportunity to apply that experience in one of the country’s most operationally complex and dynamic airport environments.

• Airline Partnerships & Stakeholder Coordination: Build and maintain trusted relationships with airline partners while representing the Airport Authority in airline meetings, advisory groups, and collaborative initiatives. Work closely with internal teams, airlines, and stakeholders to ensure operational needs, agreements, and strategic priorities remain aligned.
• Airline Asset Management & Space Strategy: Oversee airline asset management programs including space allocation, planning, and tenant improvement projects. Ensure airline…