Compensation Grade:
Senior Vice President Salary Range:
$228,257.00-$359,810.00
Opening Date:
October 23, 2026
Closing Date:
November 14, 2026 Please Note: All job announcements close at 11:59 p.m. of the day before the posted closing date.
As the Senior Vice President (SVP), Airport Operations you will plan, direct, and manage airport operations across Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Operational support through executive oversight. Provides strategic leadership to ensure safe, secure, efficient, and customer-focused airport operations while supporting the Airports Authority’s mission, strategic business plan, and operational objectives.
The SVP of Airport Operations will oversee the Airport Managers for DCA and IAD, as well as the DVP of Operational Support.
Works under the administrative supervision of the Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer (COO).
Serves in the Office of Operations at the Headquarters Office.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Directly and/or through subordinate Vice Presidents, plans, directs, coordinates, and evaluates airport operations to ensure safe, secure, efficient, and customer-focused operations across DCA and IAD.
Provides executive leadership to the Airport Managers and Operational Support organizations, establishing strategic priorities, operational objectives, and performance expectations.
Ensures operational compliance with applicable FAA, TSA, DHS, OSHA, environmental, and other federal, state, and local regulations, Airports Authority policies, and industry best practices.
Establishes, approves, and continuously evaluates enterprise operational policies, standard operating procedures, governance frameworks, and performance standards to promote consistency, regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across both airports.
Ensures safe operating conditions throughout the airfields, terminals, landside facilities, and operational infrastructure while promoting a culture of safety, security, and accountability.
Provides executive leadership during emergencies, major incidents, irregular operations, and continuity of operations events, ensuring coordinated response and recovery among internal departments and external agencies.
Collaborates with airlines, tenants, federal agencies, local governments, and regional stakeholders to resolve operational issues, improve service delivery, and strengthen strategic partnerships.
Develops and implements enterprise operational strategies, performance measures, and continuous improvement initiatives that support operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
Provides executive oversight of operational budgets, workforce planning, and resource allocation and ensures divisions operate within appropriate budget.
Collaborates with executive leadership to identify emerging operational challenges, evaluate business opportunities, anticipate future aviation trends, and develop innovative operational solutions that support sustainable organizational growth.
Collaborates with Engineering, Legal, Revenue, Real Estate, Finance, Procurement, Information Technology, and other executive leaders to integrate operational requirements into capital improvement projects, technology initiatives, and long-range planning.
Monitors emerging operational risks, industry trends, regulatory changes, and technological advancements and recommends strategies to improve operational performance and organizational resilience.
Assumes Executive Vice President and COO duties and responsibilities in their absence.
Performs other duties as assigned or as determined on own initiative.
QUALIFICATIONS
Ten years of progressively responsible professional experience in airport operations, aviation, transportation, military operations, or a similarly complex operational environment.
Experience as a second level or higher supervisor directing multiple operational divisions through senior…