Operations In Airport Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $24.00 - $38.71 Hourly
Location : Lynchburg, VA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 03468 - D
Department: Airport
Opening Date: 06/16/2026
Closing Date: 7/15/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
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.
About the Role
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
WHAT YOU'LL LEAD
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.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
What You Bring:

• 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.

Why Join LYH?
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.
Minimum Education and Experience Required
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.
Additional Requirements
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
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.
The City offers an array of benefits combined with direct salary/wages in order to establish a total compensation package that supports the City's goals of attracting, rewarding, and retaining employees who are both representatives of the community and are also able to deliver exceptional services.

• Employees in full-time positions are eligible for the following benefits:
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS);
    the City's contribution is based on a rate determined bi-annually by the VRS Board and employees pay 5% of base pay (pre-tax) towards their VRS benefit
  • Life insurance at no cost to the employee
  • Optional benefits such as 457 deferred compensation, Roth IRA, flexible spending accounts, etc.
  • Eligibility for parental leave and tuition assistance
  • Paid Time Off
• Employees in hourly and part-time positions may be eligible for benefits depending on the position

Employees of the City of Lynchburg may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for federal student loans
Additional information about City benefits can be found on our and in the
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Describe your experience with FAA Part 139 and TSA 1542 Airport Operations.
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Describe your experience when having to provide communications during operational impacts to tenants, ATC, airport leadership during fast-moving situations?
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Describe a time when you identified a safety hazard before it resulted in an incident.
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DMV Release Notice: This position requires a valid driver's license and acceptable driving history. I hereby certify that I have read the DMV Record Release Notice, and give the City permission to obtain my driving record.

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• I do not currently possess a Virginia Driver's License

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Please provide your driver's license number so that your driving record can be obtained.
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(Current Out-of-State applicants and applicants who have had an Out-of-State Drivers License at any time in the last 3 years): I agree to provide, WITHIN 2 WEEKS OF MY APPLICATION, a copy of my driving record from that state where I am currently licensed or have been licensed within the past 3 years. I will contact Human Resources within 2 weeks if I am unable to obtain my out of state driving record in that time. I understand that my application may not be considered for this position until I submit my out of state driving record.You can email this information to human.resources@lynchburgva.gov, or fax to 434-845-4304 or mail this information to Human Resources, 900 Church Street, Lynchburg VA 24504. Include the name of the position for which you are applying. If you have a driving record less than 30 days old you can upload as an attachment to your application.

• Agree to provide record within 2 weeks of application date
• Do not agree (I understand I will no longer be considered for this position if I disagree.)
• Not applicable (I have not had an Out-of-State Driver's License during the past 3 years.

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If you answered yes to the above question, please provide the name of the State where your license was issued:
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