Airport Operations Manager - Landside

Airport Operations Manager - Landside

Salary

$85,896.20 - $128,844.30 Annually

Location

9800 AIRPORT BLVD SAN ANTONIO, 78216, TX

Job Type

4A Full-Time

Job Number

2027-00175

Department

Aviation

Opening Date

11/02/2026

Closing Date

12/1/2026 11:59 PM Central

Grant Funded

No

FLSA Status

Exempt

• Description
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Job Summary

Under general direction, is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and managing programs in the administration and operations of airport facilities, grounds and equipment. Overseeing and managing activities that ensure and enforce compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Working conditions are primarily inside an office environment. Exercises direct supervision over assigned staff.

This position is an "unclassified" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

Work Location

San Antonio International Airport - 9800 Airport Blvd., San Antonio, Texas 78216

Work Hours

7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday; weekends and holidays

Essential Job Functions

• Manages and responds to major airport landside emergencies on a 24-hour basis and makes critical decisions during airport emergencies regarding the operation and usage of landside facilities for emergency response.
• Implements, promotes, and ensures the integrity of airport safety initiatives and training programs as part of the San Antonio International Airport Safety Management System (SMS) Program.
• Ensures the standardization, efficiency, and effectiveness of all policies, procedures, and practices pertaining to the Airport Operations Section.
• Ensures tenant compliance with Airport Rules and Regulations and other applicable safety standards.
• Manages safety standards compliance regarding terminal/landside construction and the continued safe operation around the construction equipment and personnel.
• Ensures the professional development and training of all Airport Landside Operations staff.
• Coordinates complex projects with multiple entities to ensure the continued safe operation of the airport.
• Coordinates procurement of assets for use in the Operations Section and for landside safety initiatives.
• Enhances the productivity of Landside Operations staff.
• Prepares and submits reports to the Assistant Aviation Director of Operations and Facilities Management concerning Airport operational matters as required.
• Prepares operating and capital budgets for the Landside Operations Section.
• Recommends landside improvement projects for consideration by the Executive Team.
• Accountable for compliance with FAR Part 139 to assure retention of the Airport Operating Certificate.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Five (5) years of experience in airport operations at a medium or large hub airport, including specific experience in dealing with Federal Aviation Regulations 77 and 139.
• Valid Class C Texas Drivers License.
• Must pass a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Security Threat Assessment and a Criminal History Records check upon employment.
• Must maintain federally mandated security clearance required to work at an airport at all times.

Preferred Qualifications

• C.M. or A.A.E. from the American Association of Airport Executives.
• Demonstrated leadership in directing landside operations staff, ensuring training, professional development, and accountability for operational performance.
• Experience administering large-scale parking and ground transportation contracts, including financial oversight, audit functions, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience in developing and managing operating and capital budgets, revenue forecasting, and procurement activities supporting landside operations.
• Experience coordinating landside operational activities, emergency response functions, and multi-entity projects to ensure safe and continuous airport operations.
• Knowledge of airport policies, rules, safety standards, and procedures, with the ability to ensure tenant, contractor, and staff compliance.
• Ability to prepare operational reports, conduct performance analysis, optimize service delivery, and implement operational improvements for landside functions.

Applicant Information

• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR), parts 77 and 139.
• Knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration Advisory Circulars (ACs) 150 series pertaining to airports.
• Knowledge of principles, practices, techniques, and methods of Airport Operations.
• Knowledge of ARFF equipment and emergency response.
• Knowledge of NOTAM terminology used in Airport Operations.
• Knowledge of airfield construction and maintenance techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of meteorology and its effect on aircraft and airfield operations.
• Knowledge of two-way radio operations.
• Knowledge of Airport emergency operations, procedures, and FAA regulations.
• Skill in the proficient operation of personal computers and associated software.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard and other basic office equipment.
• Ability to identify, analyze, respond, and report airport operating conditions and problems
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with airport tenants, governmental agencies, airport users, and other Aviation Department employees.
• Ability to respond to and handle major Airport emergency situations.
• Ability to supervise, train, and evaluate assigned employees.
• Ability to develop clear and concise written reports and presentations.
• Ability to train employees in safety and emergency procedures and methods.
• Ability to make quick rational decisions during emergency situations.
• Ability to develop work plans and schedules for subordinates.
• Ability to provide leadership, guidance, and directions for Operations Section employees.

Benefits Information

The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:

http://www.sanantonio.gov/hr/employee_information/benefits/index.asp

Note:

• Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
• Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.

Additional Information

The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.

If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is 210-207-8705 and our fax number is 210-207-2285.

01

Are you a current regular full time or part time CoSA employee?

• Yes - I am a Full Time City Employee.
• Yes - I am a Part Time City Employee.
• No - I am not a Full Time or Part Time City Employee.

02

Are you a veteran or active member of the armed forces?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you a San Antonio Ready to Work Program (SAR2W) or Train for Jobs San Antonio Program (TfJSA) participant?

• Yes - SA Ready to Work Program
• Yes - Train for Jobs SA Program
• Yes - Both Programs
• No

04

What best describes your highest level of education at the end of the current semester?

• Some High School
• High School Diploma or GED recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency
• 30+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 60+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Associates Degree from an accredited college or university
• 90+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 120+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university
• Masters Degree from an accredited college or university
• PhD, JD, or other Post Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university
• None of the above

05

How many years of experience do you have in airport operations at a medium or large hub airport, including specific experience in dealing with Federal Aviation Regulations 77 and 139?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years
• 11 years
• 12 years
• 13 years
• 14 years
• 15 years +

06

Do you have a valid Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

07

Are you a Certified Member (C.M.) or Accredited Airport Executive (A.A.E.) from the American Association of Airport Executives?

• Certified Member (C.M.)
• Accredited Airport Executive (A.A.E.)
• None of the above

08

How many years of experience do you have planning, organizing, directing, and managing projects and/or programs in the administration and operations of airport facilities, grounds and equipment?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years +

09

How many years of experience do you have in Landside Operations to include responding to and handling major Airport emergency situations?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years +

10

How many years of experience do you have managing major terminal/landside construction projects?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years +

11

How many years of experience do you have supervising, training, and evaluating employees?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years +

12

How many years of experience do you have preparing operating and capital budgets?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years +

13

Select any of the following items you have extensive knowledge or experience with:

• Federal Aviation Administration Advisory Circulars
• Principles, practices, techniques, and methods of Airport Operations
• Two-way radio operations
• Communicating clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Maintaining effective working relationships
• Developing clear and concise written reports
• Training in safety and emergency procedures and methods
• Making quick rational decisions during emergency situations
• Procuring assets
• Enhancing staff productivity
• Developing work plans and schedules
• None of the above

14

Please describe your experience administering large scale parking and/or ground transportation contracts. Include details regarding financial oversight, audit functions, regulatory compliance, and your level of responsibility. If you do not have related experience, enter "N/A."

15

Please describe your experience providing leadership and direction to landside operations staff, including training, professional development, and performance accountability. Include your job title, employer, and specific responsibilities. If you do not have experience, enter "N/A."

16

Please describe your knowledge of airport policies, rules, safety standards, and procedures. Include how you have ensured compliance among tenants, contractors, or staff in previous roles. If you do not have experience, answer "N/A."

17

Please describe your experience coordinating landside operational activities, emergency response functions, or multi entity projects to ensure safe and continuous operations. Provide examples demonstrating your role and decision making authority. If you do not have experience, answer "N/A."

18

Please describe your experience developing and managing operating and capital budgets. Include any experience with revenue forecasting, procurement activities, or financial planning for landside or similar operational environments. If you do not have experience, answer "N/A."

19

Please describe your experience preparing operational reports, conducting performance analysis, optimizing service delivery, and implementing operational improvements. Provide specific examples of improvements you led or supported. If you do not have experience, answer "N/A."

20

I acknowledge that this position is an "unclassified" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

• I acknowledge

21

I acknowledge that I must pass a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Security Threat Assessment and Criminal History Records Check clearance upon employment.

• I acknowledge

22

I acknowledge that I must maintain federally mandated security clearance required to work at an airport at all times.

• I acknowledge

23

I understand that if I have a need for a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment and interview process, I can contact the Human Resources Department at AskHR@sanantonio.gov or 210-207-8705. I further understand that if an accommodation is necessary to perform the position for which I have applied, I can contact HR after an offer has been extended.

• I acknowledge.

Required Question

Employer City of San Antonio

Address Human Resources Department

San Antonio, Texas, 78205

Phone 210-207-8705

Website http://www.sanantonio.gov/HR/CareerCenter.aspx