Director, Airside Operations

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 more about BNA® Vision, our growth and expansion plan for the airport, at BNAVision.com.

  Hiring Process:

• Apply online
• Interview(s)
• Offer
• Ten (10) year background check, including criminal history check, motor vehicle check, pre-employment drug screen 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

Starting Salary Range $102,744 - $139,788

Job Summary: The Director, Airside Operations is responsible for providing leadership of the airport operations Airside division. This position performs leadership, mentorship, work planning, directing, supervising and reviewing the work of Airside Operations personnel. Responsibilities include ensuring Part 139 compliance, project management, team development, forecasting operational needs, developing budgets, and training staff.

Essential Job Duties: 

• Manages and directs the day-to-day functions of all Airside Operations.
• Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of subordinates engaged in airside activities, including establishing challenging standards and productivity goals with clear measurements.
• Directs, supervises, motivates, and counsels to ensure effective performance and career development of all applicable staff. Takes a significant role in the development of airside operations staff to support their overall engagement, growth, goal achievement.
• Provides effective leadership for Airside Operations.
• Responsible for the daily activities of BNA in compliance with all state, local and federal laws, rules and regulations including FAR 139, 77, and 150 as well as all FAA Advisory Circulars related to operating an air carrier Airport.
• Provides strategic advice and recommendations to leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of new or modified operating procedures, policies, and practices in Airside Operations.
• Develops, implements, and follows airport safety and security regulations.
• Makes comprehensive recommendations to operational problems which will improve the safety, quality, and productivity of the work performed.
• Develops balanced metrics to ensure the performance and operation targets are efficient, achieved, and continuously improved upon.
• Evaluates operational requirements and establishes the infrastructure necessary to complete Airside
• Operations Initiatives and achieve Airside Operations goals.
• Manages and/or provides day-to-day leadership regarding issues with staff, airlines, ground handlers, tenants, and other airport stakeholders.
• Develops plans to mitigate landside and airside safety hazards or discrepancies.
• Identifies environmental hazards, addresses hazards in accordance with state and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, and initiates corrective actions as needed.
• Assists in the development of Airside Operations Goals, Initiatives, business plans, and budgets.
• Assists in the development and management of section budget, resource requirements, and purchasing. Prepares requests for proposals, reviews contracts, and
  monitors deliverables. Requisitions materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Leverages contract service providers to support operational goals, maintain desired service levels, and takes action, when needed.
• Responds to the Airport Emergency Operations Center and serves as Deputy Operations Section Chief. Ensures that response is in compliance with Air