IT Application Development Director, Airport Ops
Core
Lead end-to-end technology strategy and execution for Above-the-Wing Airport Operations platforms across 300+ airports, driving an AI-first delivery model and ensuring high availability and resilience.
Role type
Director, IT Application Development
Builds
Scalable digital and aviation solutions for airport operations
Domain
Aviation / Airport Operations / Cloud Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Application development lifecycle management, Agile delivery, Cloud-based deployment, Program management, Financial acumen, AI integration, Vendor ecosystem management, Executive communication, Security compliance (TSA/PCI), Observability and reliability practices
Preferred skills
Master's degree, Lean principles, Large-scale application development programs, Airline industry implementation
Technologies
AWS, React, JavaScript, .NET (ASP.NET), Microservices, Document databases, AI tools
Responsibilities
Define and execute multi-year technology roadmap aligned to Airport Operations priorities, Identify and assess emerging IT capabilities including AI tools, Establish governance balancing speed, risk, and value, Advise senior leadership on investments and long-range planning, Lead cloud transformation efforts using AWS and microservices, Build and lead high-performing teams across engineering and product functions, Ensure compliance with TSA, PCI, and enterprise security requirements, Manage vendor ecosystem for performance and innovation
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & team building