Airport Operations Supervisor

POSITION SUMMARY

As a key member of the Airport's leadership team, the Airport Operations Supervisor oversees operational programs, builds high-performing teams, partners with federal and state agencies, and plays a crucial role in shaping the customer, safety and security experience at a rapidly growing commercial service airport.

Under general direction from the Assistant Airport Director, Operations & Maintenance, provides administrative, technical and supervisory leadership for airport operations, maintenance, terminal activities, emergency management, and security programs. The role develops, interprets, and enforces airport regulations, safety protocols, operational procedures, and security policies while coordinating with airlines, tenants, military partners and regulatory agencies to ensure seamless airport operations. This position plays a central role in regulatory compliance, emergency readiness, training management, operational planning, and continuous improvement across airport functions.

Daily Operations:
Manage Airside, landside, terminal operations in accordance with 14 CFR Part 139 and 49 CFR Part 1542 rules and regulations ensuring safe and secured activities, and 5-star customer service.

Regulatory Compliance:
Maintain the Airport Certification Manual, and the Airport Security Plan (ASP). Ensure readiness for Part 139 inspections, TSA audits, Emergency exercises, and regulatory investigations. Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local requirements.

Team Leadership:
Lead, mentor, and train operations and maintenance staff; build a culture of accountability, teamwork, and professional growth.

Emergency Readiness:
Direct response to irregular operations, aircraft incidents, severe weather impacts, and security events; serve as on-scene authority and coordinate with ARFF and mutual aid partners.

Program Oversight:
Develop SOPs, manage preventative maintenance programs, oversee WHMP and SWPPP initiatives, and track operational performance metrics.

Stakeholder Coordination:
Interact with FAA, TSA, police, military partners, airlines, tenants, first responders, City and County departments, and community partners.

Operational Communication – Enter NOTAMs, coordinate meetings, briefs, and provide weather event communications, ensure quality reporting, and maintain accurate regulatory documentation.

• Strong working knowledge of FAA Part 139, TSA 1542, and airport operations best practices.
• Experience leading teams, managing projects, contracts and operational budgets, and maintaining operational compliance.
• Ability to remain calm, decisive, and resourceful under pressure, especially during emergencies and operational disruptions.
• Skill in analyzing challenges, identifying risks, and implementing practical solutions.
• Professionalism, sound judgment, and a commitment to safety and service.
• Commitment to customer service, employee development, and safe airport operations.

This is more than just a supervisory role — it's an opportunity to be a future 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.

A combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of qualifying education and experience includes:
Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in aviation management, business or public administration, engineering, or a closely related field. In addition, five years of progressively responsible experience in airport operations, including at least two years in a supervisory or management role.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To perform the essential functions of the job, incumbents must be able to perform the following: climbing, balancing, standing, walking, and talking, hearing/listening, and seeing/observing. Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Frequent sedentary work periods involving sitting interspersed with frequent periods of activity, both indoors and outdoors.