The salary range is $187,546 - $337,582 (with a starting salary of $262,564). SAN offers short- and long-term incentive opportunities accompanied by a generous benefits package. Relocation assistance will be offered.
The San Diego County Regional Airport Authority (SDCRAA) is seeking a Vice President of Operations / Chief Operating Officer. The COO is a member of the Executive Leadership Team and has a critical role in creating and implementing strategies in support of SDCRAA’s vision, mission and goals, including reinforcing the organization’s culture and enhancing the customer experience. The COO is responsible for directing the day-to-day operations of the Airport, as well as developing and implementing all airport operations initiatives. The COO’s scope of authority includes the Airport’s airfield and landside, airport security, public safety, facility management and traffic management. The ideal candidate for this position will have a college degree and at least 10 years’ experience in airport operations, maintenance and planning, with 5 years’ experience in a leadership role at a commercial service airport.
The ideal candidate for this position will have a college degree and at least 10 years’ experience in airport operations, maintenance and planning, with 5 years’ experience in a leadership role at a commercial service airport. Experience with international carriers is desired. The individual will have strong strategic thinking skills and have demonstrated the ability to effectively lead diverse teams with the goal of achieving employee engagement and success. The candidate will be skilled in assessing the needs of customers, tenants and employees alike, creating opportunities for input and addressing concerns. The individual will have experience allocating budget and staff resources to projects as well as creating an inclusive work environment where all staff are encouraged to contribute their ideas and time in order to meet organizational goals and objectives.
Owned and operated by the San Diego County
Regional Airport Authority, San Diego International
Airport (SAN) is one of the busiest single-runway
commercial service airports in the world and the
third-busiest airport in California. Located along
San Diego Bay near downtown San Diego, the
airport serves more than 80 nonstop destinations
around the globe and contributes nearly $12
billion in economic activity to the region. SAN
serves more than 25 million passengers a year.
