Airport Operations Manager

About This Opportunity

Laramie Regional Airport is seeking an Airport Operations Manager who thrives on operational action, meaningful impact, and the unique intersection of aviation operations and hospitality. This role is for a leader who wants to influence a growing regional airport that matters deeply to the community it serves.

You'll be responsible for the full spectrum of airport operations: managing daily airfield activities, overseeing Fixed Base Operations (FBO), ensuring FAA Part 139 and TSA regulatory compliance, leading aircraft rescue firefighting services, and directing a team that may operate 24/7/365. You will also have direct influence on decisions that shape Laramie’s aviation infrastructure for decades to come.

Real ownership, real impact. At a regional airport, your decisions show up immediately. When you improve safety protocols, streamline operations, or enhance service delivery, everyone notices.

The aviation environment. From supporting commercial flights, university or other charters, private aircraft owners and business operators, you are immersed in the technical complexity that makes airports function.

Service with substance. Our FBO serves discerning aircraft owners and travelers — they value professionalism and genuine, no-nonsense hospitality. Build relationships with people who value quality and know the difference between performance and pretense.

A team worth leading. You will work alongside dedicated professionals who take pride in their work—from line service technicians who understand that every fueling operation matters, to customer service staff who balance warmth with professionalism. The airport culture delivers serious professionalism with genuine camaraderie. Your role is to develop and elevate an already capable team that’s committed to excellence.

• Lead daily operations across airfield management, FBO services, facility maintenance, and regulatory compliance with FAA Part 139 and TSA requirements
• Ensure safety without compromise, maintaining ARFF readiness, emergency response preparedness, and a safety-first culture across all operations
• Manage and develop your team, including hiring, training, scheduling, and building capability across operations, ARFF services, fueling operations, and customer service functions
• Own winter operations, including snow and ice control, aircraft de-icing, and airfield clearance—critical operations in Wyoming's demanding climate
• Serve as Airport Security Coordinator (ASC), maintaining TSA compliance and security program administration
• Contribute to organizational strategy, driving capital improvement efforts with third parties, directly influencing airport infrastructure development
• Manage fuel operations, including quality control, inventory management, regulatory compliance, and customer service excellence
• Step up, as needed, serving as backup Airport Director, representing your function with the Board and at statewide events, or jumping in for hands-on operational coverage
• Represent the airport professionally at statewide events or while showcasing your team’s best practices to government officials, pilots, university partners, and community stakeholders

• Minimum 3 years in airport operations, FBO operations, aviation operations management or directly transferable experience
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory or management experience, preferably in operations or safety-critical environments
• Bachelor's degree (preferred) or relevant experience in place of formal education (post high school diploma)
• Demonstrated success managing complex regulatory compliance programs and navigating diverse stakeholder relationships
• Proven ability to build and develop high-performing teams
• Valid driver's license; ability to pass TSA background check and pre-employment drug screening

• Experience with FAA Part 139 certified airports
• Background in aircraft rescue firefighting (ARFF) or emergency services
• Project management experience with capital improvement projects
• AAAE professional certifications (A.A.E., C.M., or related credentials)

• Obtain Airport Security…