The hiring salary for Manager, Terminal Operations is starting at $108,370.
Preferred Education:
4 Year Degree
San Diego International Airport is now hiring a Manager, Terminal Operations to oversee the dynamic needs of SAN’s terminals with a proactive and collaborative approach. This pivotal role ensures seamless coordination of staff, programs, and projects while maintaining compliance with regulations. Acting as a liaison for airlines, concessionaires, and service providers, you will foster strong partnerships, advocate for tenant success, and align operational priorities with strategic goals.
This position offers the chance to lead innovative projects, manage impactful programs, and enhance the passenger experience. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels in problem-solving, and adapts to industry trends and evolving passenger needs. Focused on operational excellence, this role supports tenant growth and sets high standards in safety, security, and service, shaping the future of terminal operations and ensuring a world-class journey from arrival to departure in San Diego’s key transportation hub.
The Experience You Need to Have**:
Four years of progressively responsible administration and coordination of airport terminal operations and programs experience of which at least one year was in a supervisory capacity, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in in aviation management or a related field.
Maintain a valid driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the Authority’s vehicle insurance policy.
Special Requirements :
Successful completion of a fingerprint-based background investigation, training, and testing required for employment and operation and operation of Authority and San Diego County physical security, surveillance, radio and telecommunications equipment.
Please note that this position may require availability on holidays, weekends, and nights based on operational needs. Flexibility is essential to support the demands of this role.
Day-to-day operations of San Diego International Airport and address the region’s long-term air transportation needs.
The legislation that created the Airport Authority mandates three main responsibilities:
Operate San Diego International Airport
Plan for the future air transportation needs of the region
Serve as the region’s Airport Land Use Commission – and ensure the adoption of land use plans that protect public health and safety surrounding all 16 of the county’s airports.
The Airport Authority is governed by an appointed board of nine members who represent all areas of San Diego County and three ex-officio members.
Our Mission
We will plan for and provide air transportation services to the region with safe, effective facilities that exceed our customer expectations. We are committed to operating San Diego's air transportation gateways in a manner that promotes the region's prosperity and protects its quality of life.
Vision
Mastering the Art of Airports
Values
We recognize the needs of our customers come first
We pursue excellence in all our business processes
We conduct our affairs with honesty and integrity
We provide a safe, secure, quality-oriented..., highly efficient environment
We foster an informed, productive, diverse, enthusiastic work force
We believe that continuous learning and personal involvement are job responsibilities
We believe that everyone counts and we count on everyone
Strategies
Operate our airport in a safe, secure, environmentally sound, effective, and efficient manner
Achieve the highest level of internal and external customer satisfaction
Be a trusted and highly responsive regional agency
Ensure the highest level of employee commitment and performance
Enhance the financial position of the Airport Authority
