Airport Operations Managers play an important role in providing safe and efficient air travel for passengers and cargo. An airport operations manager is responsible for organizing and directing all airport operations and overseeing maintenance programs for airport facilities. These professionals also oversee security functions and ensure that airports meet all relevant federal and state operational and regulatory aviation standards.
The opportunities are varied and the responsibilities of an airport operations manager can vary. Although he is now vice president of operations and customer service at Tampa International Airport, having been a general manager at several airports throughout his career, Tiliakos says he has managed food and beverage operations, directed cabin design and in-flight products, overseen flight tower operations, led cargo operations and spearheaded industry-leading projects to launch in-flight Wi-Fi and seat placement.
Duties and responsibilities include everything from overseeing safety and security functions to managing overall multi-billion dollar terminal modernization operations. Professionals in this position ensure the efficient operation of the airport through planning, organizing, controlling and problem solving.
Where do airport operations managers work?
Airport operations managers work at public and private airports across the country and the world. From international commercial airports to regional private airfields, professionals in charge of operations are needed to ensure the logistics, safety and compliance of the airport.