Deputy Director – Airport Operations (Non Civil Service)
Core
Oversees operations, safety, security, and emergency readiness at the Dallas Airport System, serving as the primary contact for TSA and coordinating incident command.
Role type
Senior IC airport operations and safety director
Builds
Airport safety and security operations, emergency response plans, regulatory compliance
Domain
Aviation + Public Safety + Emergency Management
Required skills
Airport operations management, emergency management, regulatory compliance (FAA/TSA/Part 139), incident command system (ICS/NIMS), safety management systems (SMS), budget administration, team leadership, project management, contract negotiation
Preferred skills
Safety Risk Assessments, incident/accident investigations, Wildlife Hazard Management, Snow and Ice Control planning
Technologies
Automated and manual security systems, computerized access control systems
Responsibilities
Oversee collaboration with TSA and CBP; coordinate emergency response with local agencies; maintain Airport Security Plan and SMS manual; establish strategic goals; implement Airport Certification Manual and emergency plans; conduct safety inspections for regulatory compliance.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management oversight