JOB The
Port of Portland is hiring for an
Airport Duty Manager!
Join our dynamic team at the Portland International Airport, a leading organization committed to excellence in airport operations.
About us: At the Port of Portland, airport operations is the heartbeat of our commitment to excellence in air travel. We are the orchestrators behind the scenes, ensuring a seamless and secure experience for all passengers, aircraft, and cargo that passes through our airport.
Your role: We're currently seeking a talented and experienced Airport Duty Manager to oversee and optimize the efficiency of our operations in the scenic Pacific Northwest. If you're passionate about aviation and airport operations, possess strong leadership skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!
Please note this will be a quick recruitment due to operational needs with an application closing date of Monday, June 29 at 11:59 PM. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for Thursday, July 2 (a few days after application close). EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- Act as a direct representative of senior management in Airport Operations:
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Ensure 24/7 oversight of the airside, terminal and landside/airport access systems for matters of safety, security, efficiency, and customer service.
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Responsible for providing leadership, coaching, and supervision; establishing priorities, and providing work direction to Airport Operations Specialist (AOS) staff.
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Manage AOS schedules, timecards, payroll, vacation and leave, and Procurement Card reconciliation.
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Provide direction and leadership to the Parking Control Representatives, when necessary and during other than normal duty hours, at the direction of the Landside Operations Manager.
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Evaluate and implement planned and unplanned airside, terminal and landside/airport access closures and/or restrictions:
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Evaluate conditions, coordinate activities, and make independent decisions to minimize impacts resulting from emergencies, weather problems, construction and maintenance, or other irregular situations.
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Coordinate and communicate with Port departments, contractors, tenants, and federal agencies to facilitate aircraft/passenger movement and aircraft parking during fog, inclement weather, or other irregular airline operations.
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Act as primary point of contact for evaluating and addressing unusual airside, terminal, or landside/airport access issues when management staff is not available:
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Liaison between Port departments, system users, and governmental agencies (i.e., Federal Aviation Administration, Transportation Security Administration, and Customs and Border Protection) to advise and address changing airport conditions.
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Coordinate with PDX Maintenance, Engineering project teams, airlines, and tenants to mitigate operational impacts of maintenance repair work or construction activities on airside, terminal, or landside/airport access operations.
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Serve in Airport Operations Specialist (AOS) capacity in airside, landside/airport access and terminal when circumstances require.
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Publish daily construction log of activity on airfield and terminal.
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Maintain the FAR Part 139 self-inspection program:
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Provide direction to AOS staff for the complete inspection of the airfield in compliance with FARs, Port Ordinances and airport rules and regulations.
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Ensure the airfield, terminal and landside/airport access are in compliance with federally-mandated security regulations.
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Coordinate with Environmental staff to research and implement control measures to reduce wildlife/bird strike hazards.
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Provide emergency management and incident command staffing when needed:
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Implement public and operational safety programs for PDX to include federal safety/security regulations and state/local ordinances including, but not limited to, Port Ordinances 450-R and 451-R.
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Serve as the lead person for VEOCI and information management during irregular/emergency operations.
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Write and issue Notice to Airmen (NOTAMs) and Aeronautical Radio, Inc. (ARINC) messages for PDX (and general aviation airports as required).
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Communicate directly with aviation management with real-time information of situations and conditions affecting the operation of the airport.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
SELECTION PROCESS (tentative schedule):
A minimum qualification evaluation of education, training, and experience of submitted application packets will take place by Human Resources the week of June 29, 2026.
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A Subject Matter Expert (SME) Panel will perform an evaluation of experience and training taken from your employment application materials including any responses to the supplemental questionnaire.
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Our goal is to schedule interviews with candidates that successfully passed the SME evaluation step on Thursday, July 2, 2026.
