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Terminal Operations Manager Jobs in Washington (NOW HIRING)

Operations Resource Leader - IAD

Dulles, VA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... terminal, ensuring a seamless and welcoming experience for every guest, crew member, and aircraft ... peers and management. * Understanding of time conversions (UTC/ local) for flight schedules

Operations Resource Leader - IAD

Dulles, VA · On-site

$26 - $30/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... terminal, ensuring a seamless and welcoming experience for every guest, crew member, and aircraft ... peers and management. * Understanding of time conversions (UTC/ local) for flight schedules

Senior ATC Specialist

Washington, DC · Hybrid

$100K - $165K/yr

... operational experience in the En Route or Terminal environment * Certification(s) required ... Safety Risk Management Leadership: Apply advanced knowledge of the FAA Safety Management System ...

... operational experience in the En Route or Terminal environment * Certification(s) required ... Safety Risk Management Leadership: Apply advanced knowledge of the FAA Safety Management System ...

This position may be required to work some evenings and weekends as needed to manage events. The A ... terminal, and extensive reading. Exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible ...

DevOps Engineer

Fort Belvoir, VA

$300K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Manage and maintain Kubernetes containers and cloud infrastructure on AWS. * Collaborate with ... Comfortable working in a terminal-based environment. * Strong Linux knowledge, including system ...

DevOps Engineer

Fort Belvoir, VA · On-site

$300K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Manage and maintain Kubernetes containers and cloud infrastructure on AWS. * Collaborate with ... Comfortable working in a terminal-based environment. * Strong Linux knowledge, including system ...

DevOps Engineer

Fort Belvoir, VA · On-site

$300K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Manage and maintain Kubernetes containers and cloud infrastructure on AWS. * Collaborate with ... Comfortable working in a terminal-based environment. * Strong Linux knowledge, including system ...

DevOps Engineer

Columbia, MD · On-site

$300K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Manage and maintain Kubernetes containers and cloud infrastructure on AWS. * Collaborate with ... Comfortable working in a terminal-based environment. * Strong Linux knowledge, including system ...

DevOps Engineer

Columbia, MD · On-site

$300K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Manage and maintain Kubernetes containers and cloud infrastructure on AWS. * Collaborate with ... Comfortable working in a terminal-based environment. * Strong Linux knowledge, including system ...

DevOps Engineer

Columbia, MD · On-site

$300K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Manage and maintain Kubernetes containers and cloud infrastructure on AWS. * Collaborate with ... Comfortable working in a terminal-based environment. * Strong Linux knowledge, including system ...

DevOps Engineer (8335)

Columbia, MD · On-site

$155K - $203K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Manage and maintain Kubernetes containers and cloud infrastructure on AWS. * Collaborate with ... Must be comfortable in a terminal-based environment. * Proficient knowledge of Linux, including ...

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How much do terminal operations manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for terminal operations manager in Washington is $79,394.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $56,100.00 and $88,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a terminal operations manager?

A Terminal Operations Manager oversees the daily operations of a transportation or logistics terminal, ensuring efficiency, safety, and compliance with regulations. They manage staff, coordinate shipments, monitor equipment maintenance, and optimize workflow to minimize delays. This role requires strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and knowledge of industry standards. Their goal is to maintain smooth and cost-effective terminal operations while meeting customer and business demands.

What are the typical day-to-day responsibilities of a terminal operations manager?

As a Terminal Operations Manager, your daily responsibilities include overseeing cargo handling, scheduling and dispatching shipments, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, and managing terminal staff. You'll regularly collaborate with logistics coordinators, transportation providers, and maintenance teams to keep operations running smoothly. Monitoring key performance indicators, troubleshooting operational bottlenecks, and conducting safety briefings are also common parts of the role. This dynamic environment demands adaptability and proactive decision-making, making each day varied and engaging.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the terminal operations manager position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Terminal Operations Manager, you need expertise in logistics, supply chain management, and operational leadership, often backed by a related degree and several years of industry experience. Familiarity with terminal management systems, safety regulations, and certifications such as OSHA or DOT compliance are typically required. Exceptional organizational skills, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication help you excel in coordinating diverse teams and resolving operational issues. These skills and qualifications are crucial for ensuring efficient terminal operations, maintaining safety standards, and meeting business and customer expectations.

How much do terminal operations managers make in the US?

Terminal operations managers in the US typically earn an average salary between $70,000 and $120,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and the size of the facility. They oversee daily terminal activities, coordinate logistics, and ensure safety compliance, often requiring strong leadership and operational skills.

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Infographic showing various Terminal Operations Manager job openings in Washington as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 3% Temporary, 6% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 89% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $79,394 per year, or $38.2 per hour.

Operations Resource Leader - IAD

Signature Aviation

Dulles, VA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 23 days ago


Signature Aviation rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 112 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

38th of 66 rated aviation services


Job description


As an Operations Resource Leader, you are the force behind directing services at our private aviation terminal, ensuring a seamless and welcoming experience for every guest, crew member, and aircraft in our care. In this fast-paced role, you'll provide proactive task planning and the deployment of team members to ensure a safe, efficient operation. You will also enable streamlined and effective communication among team members.
This role requires schedule flexibility, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and the ability to operate in both indoor and outdoor environments, often near active aircraft and ground service equipment.
Responsibilities
(Other duties as assigned)
  • Coordinate operations safely and efficiently in accordance with established policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs), ensuring efficient and accurate communication through various methods to accomplish operational tasks.
  • Schedule and assign operational tasks to frontline team members based on requests, arrival/departure schedules, or immediate guest needs. Services to be assigned include marshalling, towing, fueling, oil, lavatory, GPU, deicing, valeting, shuttle driving, potable water, and deliveries to aircraft such as dry cleaning, catering, newspaper, ice and coffee. This position will require the performance of these services as well.
  • Plan, delegate, and work closely with all team members, guests, vendors, and aircraft crew members to ensure service needs are met and that an exceptional guest experience is provided.
  • Maintain accurate records on time worked and services performed, and reconcile data between software and online systems as needed.
  • Learn and understand base operations and how all teams contribute to the execution of a task.
  • Proactively prepare for arriving/departing aircraft, identify and coordinate open and upcoming job tasks, and immediately speak up and/or point out observed safety concerns to all stakeholders.
  • Demonstrate a proactive mindset and anticipate needs before they are formally requested (Ready, Greet, Connect).
  • Communicate with colleagues and guests to resolve problems and delegate requests for services.
  • Review performance metrics and routinely improve the process of making optimal and effective task assignments.
  • Understand, comply with, and enforce all operational, safety, and guest service requirements for all aspects of the job.
  • Stop work when an unsafe condition or act is likely to cause harm to people, the environment, the company or guest assets.
  • Follow emergency response procedures during critical events.
  • Understand, comply with, and enforce all security (physical, cyber, and data) protocols as dictated by both Signature Aviation and the airport.

Qualifications
Minimum Education and/or Experience:
  • High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
  • Minimum of 18 years of age.
  • Ability to pass company background checks (criminal and motor vehicle), drug tests, meet airport background check requirements to receive and maintain an airport security badge, and be insurable by the Company's applicable insurance policies.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the jurisdiction of employment.

Preferred Education and/or Experience:
  • One year of experience in aviation ramp work, customer service or another related field

Required knowledge and skills:
  • Strong multi-tasking agility
  • Ability to adapt quickly to changing flight schedules or operational disruptions
  • Ability to stay calm in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
  • Ability to work collaboratively across multi-functional teams
  • Ability to foster a cooperative and respectful working environment under pressure
  • Confidence to resolve misunderstandings or conflicts professionally and promptly
  • Proficient in Microsoft suite applications
  • Ability to read and comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals, and for safety-sensitive tasks, in English. Clearly communicate in English with others in person, via telephone, radio communicators, and in writing
  • Clear and concise communication (verbal and written) with diverse teams, including crew, guests, peers and management.
  • Understanding of time conversions (UTC/ local) for flight schedules
  • Proficient in using both verbal and digital platforms (radios, face-to-face, Teams, apps) to coordinate services

About Us
With more than 225 locations worldwide, Signature Aviation is the largest global network of private aviation terminals, delivering safe, convenient, and elevated experiences to those we serve. As a premier hospitality organization and a certified Great Place to Work™, we are committed to redefining private air travel. Our nearly 6,000-strong team of aviation experts and enthusiasts is dedicated to delivering excellence to our guests and communities, and it starts with taking care of our team. Signature provides a variety of benefits, programs, and resources to support our team members' overall well-being and professional development. We proudly volunteer and give back, focusing on elevating the neighborhoods where we operate, empowering the next generation of aviation professionals, and supporting our veterans.
From your health to your financial wellness, there are several benefits for you and your family when joining Signature Aviation.
Our Benefits:
  • Medical/prescription drug, dental, and vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accident Insurance
  • Identity Theft and Legal Services
  • Paid time off
  • Paid Maternity Leave
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Training and Development
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) & Perks

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or other protected characteristics.

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