Vice President Operations Jobs in Springfield, TN

As infrastructure critical to the region’s growth and prosperity, BNA is a vital asset for Middle Tennessee and serves as a gateway to Music City and beyond. According to a recent State of Tennessee study, in 2019 alone, BNA generated more than $9.9 billion in total economic impact. BNA supported more than 76,000 jobs in the region and produced more than $443 million in state, local and federal taxes. BNA receives no local tax dollars. For more information, visit flynashville.com. Follow us on Facebook: @NashvilleInternationalAirport, Twitter: @Fly_Nashville and Instagram: @FlyNashville. Learn about New Horizon, our second renovation and construction program for the airport, at BNANewHorizon.com.

Hiring Process:

• Apply online
• Interview
• Offer
• Ten (10) year background check, including criminal history check, motor vehicle check, pre-employment drug screen, credit check, and breath alcohol test
• Onboarding

Benefits:

• Deferred compensation plans
• Educational Assistance
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability Insurance
• Health Screenings
• Paid Holidays
• Annual/Bereavement/Military Leave

Accepting Applications Until Filled

Minimum Starting Salary: $182,016

Job Summary: The Vice President, Facility Management is responsible for the strategic leadership and oversight of all airside and landside maintenance operations, including contract management for facility-related services. This senior role ensures the integrity, safety, and functionality of airport infrastructure by directing comprehensive maintenance programs, capital improvement support, and vendor performance across terminals, runways, roadways, and support facilities. The Vice President collaborates with internal departments and external partners to uphold regulatory compliance, optimize asset lifecycle management, and drive operational efficiency in alignment with airport growth and service excellence goals.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Provides executive leadership for all facility maintenance functions across airside and landside assets, ensuring operational readiness, safety, and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Oversees the development and execution of maintenance strategies, preventive maintenance programs, and emergency response plans for airport infrastructure and systems.
• Directs contract management activities, including procurement, performance monitoring, and compliance for outsourced maintenance services and capital project support.
• Collaborates with airport departments, tenants, and government agencies to coordinate facility needs and minimize disruptions to operations.
• Leads the planning and execution of facility improvements and long-term asset management strategies to support airport growth and modernization goals.
• Manages departmental budgets, tracks key performance indicators, and ensures cost-effective operations while maintaining service quality.
• Develops and mentors a high-performing management team to ensure continuity of operations and succession planning.
• Develops, recommends, and implements approved enhancements to existing policies and practices to elevate the maintenance program of airport assets.
• Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of subordinates, including establishing challenging standards and productivity goals with clear measurements (Key Performance Indicators).
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Authority's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, coaching/mentoring staff, planning and directing work, appraising performance and resolving problems.
• Directs procurement activities including request for quotes (RFQ) and request for proposal (RFP) preparation, vendor selection, contract negotiation, scope of work definitions and ensures contract compliance.
• Plans activities with technical committees, regional committees, local business groups, civic groups, airport tenants, and international organizations.
• Briefs the Board of Commissioners on maintenance activities.
• Responds to emergency and crisis response situations at the Emergency Operations Center.
• Develops the annual facilities management budget, and ensures department stays within budget.
• Assists in preparation of operating and capital improvement budgets that meet MNAA goals.
• Manages the development of specific portions of the airport rules, regulations, and safety programs.
• Follows all safety regulations.
• Maintains regular and on-time attendance.
• Supports MNAA’s commitment to its culture and values, including Respect, Integrity, Service and Excellence (RISE).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics:

• Environmental Regulations: Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements related to airport operations and environmental compliance.
• Communication: Ability to communicate written and orally to staff, MNAA Leadership, MNAA Board, stakeholders, and public.
• Facility Maintenance: Knowledge of the policies, procedures, materials, tools, and methods for facility maintenance.
• Safety and Security: Knowledge of equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote safety and security.
• Office Management: Knowledge of general office management practices and procedures.
• Aviation Law: Knowledge of laws, concepts, rules, regulations, and practices in the aviation industry.
• OSHA Regulations: Knowledge of state and federal OSHA regulations.
• Driving: Skill in operating a motor vehicle.
• Computer Use: Skill in using a personal computer, the internet, and other software to perform job-related functions.
• Relationship Building: Skill in establishing and maintaining effective and professional working relationships with others.
• Plan Interpretation: Skill in reading and interpreting plans and specifications.
• Reporting: Skill in preparing and producing timely and accurate oral and written reports.
• Project Management: Skill in conceptualizing and managing complex projects, and managing multiple projects using established project management principles.
• Supervision of Personnel: Skill in supervising and managing others, including planning work, providing direction, motivating workers, and identifying the best workers for the job.
• Written Comprehension: Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Attention to Detail: Is careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Aviation or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in facility management, engineering or maintenance operations, preferably within a large hub airport, major transportation system, military infrastructure, or similarly complex environment.
• Certified Member of American Associate of Airport Executives.

Preferred:

• Master's degree in Aviation, MBA, or other related field.
• Accredited Airport Executive Member for American Associate of Airport Executives.