Airport operations manager with 13 years in airside operations, now leading a 24-person team at a medium hub with 9 million annual passengers. AAAE Certified Member, owns FAA Part 139 compliance and the airfield SMS, and has led 4 consecutive Part 139 inspections with zero discrepancies.
Experience
Airport Operations Manager, Riverside International Airport Authority (Pittsburgh, PA)
Jan 2020 – Present
Lead 24 operations supervisors and agents covering airfield inspections, wildlife control, NOTAMs and the airport communications center
Directed 4 consecutive FAA Part 139 annual inspections with zero discrepancies
Rolled out an airfield SMS with hazard reporting that cut runway incursions by vehicles from 6 to 1 a year
Coordinated snow removal across 3 runways with a $3.8M fleet, keeping average runway closure under 25 minutes per event
Airport Operations Supervisor, Riverside International Airport Authority (Pittsburgh, PA)
Apr 2016 – Dec 2019
Supervised shift airfield checks, issued NOTAMs and escorted construction crews on active movement areas
Updated the wildlife hazard management plan, cutting bird strikes 30%
Airport Operations Agent, Lake Erie Regional Airport (Erie, PA)
Jun 2013 – Mar 2016
Performed Part 139 self-inspections, ARFF coordination and lighting checks for a regional airport
Education
BS, Aviation Business Administration, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (Aug 2009 – May 2013)
Skills
Certifications: AAAE Certified Member (C.M.), AAAE Airport Certified Employee (ACE) Operations, FAA Part 139 trained, NIMS ICS-300
Operations: Part 139 compliance, airfield inspections, NOTAMs, wildlife hazard management, snow and ice control
A strong Airport Operations Manager resume shows the licences and ratings you hold, the vehicles, aircraft or routes you run, and your record on safety, on-time performance and compliance. Show the organization you ran (team size, budget, revenue) and the business results you are accountable for.
Sections, in order
Summary
Certifications
Experience
Skills
Education
Length: Two pages are common for leadership roles; keep the first page strong enough to stand alone.
Summary: Lead with your leadership scope and the business outcomes you are known for.
Skills to feature
CDL, FAA or FRA licences and endorsements
DOT and FMCSA compliance
Hours of service and ELD use
Route planning
Pre-trip and pre-flight inspections
Hazardous materials handling
Dispatch and load planning
Fleet and aircraft maintenance
Customer service
Safety management systems (SMS)
Example bullet points
Drove 1.1M accident-free miles in 9 years on a CDL-A with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements, holding 99% on-time delivery
Cut empty miles from 18% to 11% by rebuilding lane plans and backhaul matches for a 60-truck fleet
Logged 6,200 flight hours as an A320 first officer with zero FAA violations and a 98% on-time departure rate
Tips from recruiters
List each licence with its class, endorsements, ratings and issuing body (for example "CDL Class A, Hazmat and Tanker endorsements" or "FAA ATP, A320 type rating").
Lead with safety numbers such as accident-free miles, clean inspections or violation-free years, because employers screen on them first.
Name the equipment, aircraft, routes and systems you know (Samsara ELDs, McLeod, Sabre, Boeing 737) so recruiters can match you quickly.
Recommended templates
Classic (ATS-friendly): Jake's-style LaTeX classic: small caps and hairline rules
Compact (ATS-friendly): Dense single column that fits long histories
Professional: Dark header band with a tinted skills sidebar
Airport Operations Manager resume FAQ
What should a Airport Operations Manager resume include?
A Airport Operations Manager resume should show the licences and ratings you hold, the vehicles, aircraft or routes you run, and your record on safety, on-time performance and compliance. Use these sections in this order: Summary, Certifications, Experience, Skills and Education. Show the organization you ran (team size, budget, revenue) and the business results you are accountable for.
What is the best resume template for a Airport Operations Manager?
Classic, Compact and Professional work well for Airport Operations Manager roles. They are single-column with standard headings, so applicant tracking systems (ATS) parse them reliably.
How long should a Airport Operations Manager resume be?
Two pages are common for leadership roles; keep the first page strong enough to stand alone.
Which skills should a Airport Operations Manager put on a resume?
Prioritize the skills named in the job posting. Common ones for Airport Operations Manager roles are CDL, FAA or FRA licences and endorsements, DOT and FMCSA compliance, Hours of service and ELD use, Route planning, Pre-trip and pre-flight inspections and Hazardous materials handling.
How do I write strong Airport Operations Manager resume bullet points?
Start with an action verb, say what you did, and end with a measurable result such as accident-free miles, on-time performance and miles or flight hours. For example: "Drove 1.1M accident-free miles in 9 years on a CDL-A with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements, holding 99% on-time delivery."