Airport Operations Supervisor

Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on:

06/03/26

Division:

Airport Division

Management Level:

Supervisor - 1st Line

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Benefit Eligibility:

This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.

Description:

The Airport Operations Supervisor is responsible for organizing and directing the proper use, care and safety of the Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport property and operations department. Supervise airport operations staff and coordinates activities essential for the efficient, safe, and continuous operation of the airport.

SCHEDULE:

This position can expect to work Monday-Thursday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, on-site. Please note there may be occasional need to work evenings, holidays, weekends and the need for on-call.

COMPENSATION:

Hiring Range: $82,000.00 – $106,00.00 USD Annual

Compensation will be determined based on education, experience, and skills.

BENEFITS:

Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and holidays, including a starting bank of 40 hours of PTO for new hires; retirement matching; wellness programs; tuition reimbursement and more. For more information, click here for our Total Rewards summary.   

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Supervise airport operations ensuring a safe and functional airport that exceeds all Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements and directives.
• Responsible for FAA mandated programs including the Access Control & Badging System, Wildlife Hazard Management Plan, airport emergency response and preparedness procedures, new and recurrent FAA required employee training, construction management, and storm water management.
• Maintain the airport certification manual, employee training records.  Issue airport notice to airmen (NOTAM's) for publication.
• Develop, maintain, and implement standard operating procedures to ensure compliance with FAR Part 139 and Airport Rules and Regulations by working extensively with the Federal, state, and local agencies.
• Monitor airport construction activity including infrastructure construction, state capital improvement grants, FAA grants, and local funding projects. Works closely with engineers and consulting firms during construction projects. Design specifications pertaining to operations projects.
• Act as airport incident manager with other management and supervisors. Provides continuous support to on-duty operations personnel during airport emergencies or in other situations as necessary.
• Spokesman for the airport responding to inquiries from the public, businesses, and tenants.
• Respond to aircraft emergencies as an Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighter (ARFF) to protect the life and property of airport users.  Maintain training to FAA standards.
• Supervise snow removal operations.  Direct snow removal teams operating heavy equipment on an active operating airfield and ensures continuous coordination with the FAA Air Traffic Control and incoming aircraft.
• Act as the security coordinator on behalf of the airport.
• Participate in mandatory snow removal operations with 12-hour shifts or until end of storm event. Operate multiple types of heavy snow removal equipment.
• Participate in mandatory On-call rotation.  Take calls and return to the airport if necessary.  Direct staff to return to the airport for airfield continuity.  Provide continuous support to on-duty airfield and operations personnel during airport emergencies or in other situations as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click “apply” for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or GED
• Experience: Three (3) years of work-related experience
• Certifications/Licenses: Requires a valid driver’s license on date of hire
• Note an equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable

Preferred Knowledge, Sk