RNO is a place you want to be, and there’s never been a more exciting time to be a member of our busy Operations and Public Safety Division. Forward progress is in the air as we as we are in the midst of several major, public-facing capital projects that all have direct or dotted line to Operations. This career move offers an amazing opportunity for a seasoned aviation/operations professional to have a positive impact on the future of our airport. Is this you? If it is, grab your sense of adventure and read on.

Who are you? You are someone with proven “Capital L Leadership” experience and a solid track record of building strong teams. You have demonstrated passion and commitment to cultivating a positive, collaborative work environment. You have a “safety first” mindset and a head for details. You are a willing teacher and coach, you are comfortable with rapidly developing changes, you know what it takes to instill a healthy sense of pride and ownership on your team. You are familiar with managing airfield operations during extensive construction and remodeling projects. You believe in your work and are comfortable in a command role. You are interested in making a daily contribution to the organization and are a firm believer that a healthy culture leads to positive results.

Definition of the role: The Manager of Airside Operations is responsible for managing and directing the day-to-day operations of the Airside Operations department, which has primary responsibility for providing oversight, coordination, integration and communication for all airfield and terminal activities in accordance with FAA Part 139 regulations, the Airport Certification Manual, the Airport Emergency Plan, TSA Part 1542, and any other applicable regulations, directives, rules, policies or procedures at the Reno-Tahoe International Airport. The Manager of Airside Operations is responsible for providing coordination during emergency operations.

Responsibilities of the Position Include:

Direct and oversee the development and implementation of goals, objectives, and priorities for the Airside Operations department. Participate in long- and short-term division planning and policy formation.
Evaluate, recommend, and implement improved policies, procedures, and operating and work standards to ensure safe, secure, orderly and efficient operations of the airfield; work collaboratively with internal units to regularly review and update policies and procedures to ensure their consistency with current practice.
Ensure that federal, state and local regulatory agency rules and regulations pertaining to the safety, security and efficiency of an FAA commercial service 14 CFR Part 139 airport are adhered to by RTAA personnel and airfield users.
Evaluate, recommend, implement and administer Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) directed self-inspection programs to ensure that all airport operations are conducted according to compliance with federal and legislative regulations and airport rules, policies and procedures; and maintain the Airport Certification Manual (ACM) for the Reno-Tahoe International Airport.
Ensure that RNO is prepared for and in compliance with 14 CFR Part 139 requirements for an annual inspection. Coordinate all required inspection preparation with appropriate RTAA departments and act as liaison with the FAA.
Plan and coordinate day-to-day activities of the Airside Operations team; oversee the inspection of airfield conditions, runways, taxiways, ramps, and safety areas, and terminal and landside areas for safe operating conditions; and conduct periodic duty checks that verify the work of assigned Airport Duty Managers for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques and compliance with applicable standards and specifications.
Review, supervise and direct airline gate and traffic management process to include gate assignments and holding pad assignments.
Review complex construction project design plans for compliance with 14 CFR 139 and related Advisory Circular design and safety standards.

Entry Salary: $95,742 – 120,636 per year, with opportunity for additional merit-based increases to a range maximum of $145,529. Initial salary placement will be based upon experience and qualifications.

Benefits: The RTAA offers a competitive wage and benefit package and provides a high-quality work-life balance. Employee benefits include 100% employer paid contributions to the Nevada PERS retirement program; 100% employer paid health insurance for the employee; paid vacation and sick leave; and 14 paid holidays per year - just to name a few!

Position Requirements

Education | Experience

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in aviation management, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field or an equivalent combination of directly related airport operations management experience and training may be substituted.

Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in managing airport/airside/airfield operations, inspections and compliance activities at a Part-139 Commercial Airport, which must include two (2) years of supervisory experience.

Required Certifications | Licenses

Incumbent must obtain an Airport Security Coordinator certification within the first year of employment, and maintain such certification thereafter, as a condition of continuing employment.
Incumbent must complete RTAA airfield driver training within the first thirty (30) days of employment and maintain such training thereafter.
Incumbent must obtain certificates of completion from the Department of Homeland Security (FEMA) National Incident Management System (NIMS) training - IS100, IS200, IS300, IS400, IS700, and IS800B AND the Certified Member (CM) designation from the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) - within one (1) year of the date of hire as a condition of continuing employment.
Possession of a valid Driver's License; ability to obtain and maintain eligibility to hold a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

How To Apply

Applications for RTAA jobs are only accepted through an online process. For more information about this opportunity and to apply, visit: www.renoairport.com/careers. Please read the following carefully! We want you to be successful, and there are certain things that you need to know.

Review of Application: After submission, the application and/or Resume will be reviewed to determine if it is complete and if minimum qualifications are met.

Pre-Employment Requirements: The RTAA requires each candidate to successfully complete employment history verification prior to being considered for employment. All employment offers are subject to successful completion/passing of a drug-screening test, a fingerprint criminal history records check, and security badging test.

Tips for Success:

Make sure you clearly state how you meet the minimum qualifications listed on the job announcement through your detailed resume or manually entered Work History.
Please provide at least five years of employment history.
If you had more than one position with the same employer, list each position separately along with the timeframe or dates you were in each position.
Explain any gaps of employment of 6 months or more in the work history section. To do this, just add a ‘New Position’ and write ‘Unemployed’ for the Company and what was occurring under the "Title" (e.g., unemployed, student, etc.), and list dates. Please note, a statement in the "Summary" section is not sufficient to address gaps in employment.

The RTAA is an organization that thrives by living our core values and by honoring the dignity of all individuals. With teamwork, respect, versatility and a focus on excellence, we serve our employees and our community with pride and passion. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a healthy workplace and to providing reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.