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Operations Manager Richmond International Airport Hot

Location
Henrico, Virginia
Wage
Hourly
Job ID
36590671254
Posted
2026-9-2

<h5>Operations Manager </h5><p>Interested in working in aviation? Are you looking for a job with stability and growth opportunities? If you are looking for a career with growth potential and work well in a fast-paced team-oriented environment we want to speak to you! </p><p>Why work for PrimeFlight? </p><ul> <li>Enjoy benefits like 401(k) with matching health dental vision and life insurance paid time off growth opportunities and more (Benefits may vary based on eligibility) </li><li>We are committed to being a leading provider of commercial services within the aviation industry </li><li>Our teams focus on maintaining a positive working environment and treating all team members with respect </li><li>With more than 200 locations across the world we offer opportunities for career progression </li></ul> <p>Summary Overview </p><p>The Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of field operations including leading the operations team coordinating with airlines and airport authorities and ensuring the implementation of operational procedures and policies. In addition to managing day-to-day operations this role is key in crisis management handling emergencies and disruptions in close collaboration with senior leadership. Continuous analysis and improvement of operational processes to increase overall efficiency. </p><p>Responsibilities </p><ul> <li>Manage the delivery of services for customer airlines and airports in accordance with the contract and within the agreed budget level </li><li>Ensure safety and security policies and procedures are in accordance with all applicable standards set </li><li>Liaise with airline station managers airport operations managers handling agents Customs Immigration and Security officials and other airport stakeholders </li><li>Manage local Recruiting and Staffing initiatives following recruiting and hiring policies and procedures and ensuring staffing levels are maintained to meet internal/external service level/quality assurance standards </li><li>Monitor performance and take action to correct any shortfalls </li><li>Collaborate with Senior leadership operational gaps irregularities and audits </li><li>Guide and mentor the local team </li><li>Investigate and report all accidents incidents and irregularities including work-related accidents/incidents passenger incidents involving PrimeFlight employees and property and/or aircraft damage </li><li>Ensure compliance with all local state and federal regulations and laws as well as required security measures </li><li>Promote and support workplace diversity initiatives </li><li>Assist and/or lead startup operations across all lines of business </li><li>The ability to backfill open leadership positions during times of vacancy </li><li>Perform any additional duties as assigned by management </li></ul> <p>Qualifications </p><ul> <li>18 years of age or older </li><li>Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment. </li><li>Ability to work in office onsite Monday-Friday </li><li>5 years of Leadership/Operational experience </li><li>Established leader in managing large teams </li><li>Project Management experience is a plus </li><li>In-depth knowledge of airport operational procedures and regulatory requirements </li><li>Strong leadership and team management skills </li><li>Must hold a valid drivers license. </li><li>Communicate effectively in English (reading writing speaking) </li><li>Effectively communicate with colleagues and clients both in-person and through electronic means </li><li>Pass a background check and drug screen </li><li>Travel requirement >75% travel between airport stations and for meetings </li><li>Must be flexible to work extended hours on occasion to support our field operations </li></ul> <p>To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential requirement satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the work environment knowledge skill and/or ability. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential requirements. </p><p>Physical Activity/Working Conditions May Include: </p><ul> <li>Ability to lift up to 70 pounds </li><li>Prolonged standing and walking in an indoor/outdoor environment as applicable </li><li>May need to reach with arms and grasp with hands </li><li>May need to push pull </li><li>May need to crawl and crouch at times in confined tight spaces </li><li>May need to bend stretch squat kneel </li><li>Exposure to moderate and at times high noise levels </li><li>Be able to hear and respond to the spoken voice and to audible alarms </li><li>Tasks may involve repetitive motions of the arms wrists hands and/or fingers </li><li>Specific vision abilities required for this job include: Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more); peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point); depth perception (three-dimensional vision ability to judge distances and spatial relationships); ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus) </li></ul> <p>The pay rate listed on this post is what the company reasonably expects to pay for this position. However individual compensation may vary based on factors including qualifications skills competencies education and experience. </p><p>PrimeFlight Aviation Services Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at PrimeFlight Aviation Services Inc. without regard to race ethnicity religion color sex gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin ancestry uniform service member and veteran status marital status pregnancy age protected medical condition genetic information disability or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal state/province and local laws. </p><p>SMS/Text Communications </p><p>By providing your mobile number and opting in you consent to receive SMS messages from PrimeFlight related solely to recruiting and employment opportunities such as job postings application status updates or interview scheduling. Consent is voluntary and not a condition of applying for employment. Message frequency may vary. Standard message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out or HELP for assistance. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. Numbers will be used in accordance with this Privacy Policy and not shared for marketing without consent. </p><p>Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. </p>

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Operations Manager Richmond International Airport

Location: Henrico VA

Industry: Aviation
Occupational Category: Management
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Salary: USD 0

Description: PrimeFlight Aviation Services seeks a Operations Manager Richmond International Airport.
<h5>Operations Manager </h5><p>Interested in working in aviation? Are you looking for a job with stability and growth opportunities? If you are looking for a career with growth potential and work well in a fast-paced team-oriented environment we want to speak to you! </p><p>Why work for PrimeFlight? </p><ul> <li>Enjoy benefits like 401(k) with matching health dental vision and life insurance paid time off growth opportunities and more (Benefits may vary based on eligibility) </li><li>We are committed to being a leading provider of commercial services within the aviation industry </li><li>Our teams focus on maintaining a positive working environment and treating all team members with respect </li><li>With more than 200 locations across the world we offer opportunities for career progression </li></ul> <p>Summary Overview </p><p>The Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of field operations including leading the operations team coordinating with airlines and airport authorities and ensuring the implementation of operational procedures and policies. In addition to managing day-to-day operations this role is key in crisis management handling emergencies and disruptions in close collaboration with senior leadership. Continuous analysis and improvement of operational processes to increase overall efficiency. </p><p>Responsibilities </p><ul> <li>Manage the delivery of services for customer airlines and airports in accordance with the contract and within the agreed budget level </li><li>Ensure safety and security policies and procedures are in accordance with all applicable standards set </li><li>Liaise with airline station managers airport operations managers handling agents Customs Immigration and Security officials and other airport stakeholders </li><li>Manage local Recruiting and Staffing initiatives following recruiting and hiring policies and procedures and ensuring staffing levels are maintained to meet internal/external service level/quality assurance standards </li><li>Monitor performance and take action to correct any shortfalls </li><li>Collaborate with Senior leadership operational gaps irregularities and audits </li><li>Guide and mentor the local team </li><li>Investigate and report all accidents incidents and irregularities including work-related accidents/incidents passenger incidents involving PrimeFlight employees and property and/or aircraft damage </li><li>Ensure compliance with all local state and federal regulations and laws as well as required security measures </li><li>Promote and support workplace diversity initiatives </li><li>Assist and/or lead startup operations across all lines of business </li><li>The ability to backfill open leadership positions during times of vacancy </li><li>Perform any additional duties as assigned by management </li></ul> <p>Qualifications </p><ul> <li>18 years of age or older </li><li>Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment. </li><li>Ability to work in office onsite Monday-Friday </li><li>5 years of Leadership/Operational experience </li><li>Established leader in managing large teams </li><li>Project Management experience is a plus </li><li>In-depth knowledge of airport operational procedures and regulatory requirements </li><li>Strong leadership and team management skills </li><li>Must hold a valid drivers license. </li><li>Communicate effectively in English (reading writing speaking) </li><li>Effectively communicate with colleagues and clients both in-person and through electronic means </li><li>Pass a background check and drug screen </li><li>Travel requirement >75% travel between airport stations and for meetings </li><li>Must be flexible to work extended hours on occasion to support our field operations </li></ul> <p>To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential requirement satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the work environment knowledge skill and/or ability. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential requirements. </p><p>Physical Activity/Working Conditions May Include: </p><ul> <li>Ability to lift up to 70 pounds </li><li>Prolonged standing and walking in an indoor/outdoor environment as applicable </li><li>May need to reach with arms and grasp with hands </li><li>May need to push pull </li><li>May need to crawl and crouch at times in confined tight spaces </li><li>May need to bend stretch squat kneel </li><li>Exposure to moderate and at times high noise levels </li><li>Be able to hear and respond to the spoken voice and to audible alarms </li><li>Tasks may involve repetitive motions of the arms wrists hands and/or fingers </li><li>Specific vision abilities required for this job include: Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more); peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point); depth perception (three-dimensional vision ability to judge distances and spatial relationships); ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus) </li></ul> <p>The pay rate listed on this post is what the company reasonably expects to pay for this position. However individual compensation may vary based on factors including qualifications skills competencies education and experience. </p><p>PrimeFlight Aviation Services Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at PrimeFlight Aviation Services Inc. without regard to race ethnicity religion color sex gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin ancestry uniform service member and veteran status marital status pregnancy age protected medical condition genetic information disability or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal state/province and local laws. </p><p>SMS/Text Communications </p><p>By providing your mobile number and opting in you consent to receive SMS messages from PrimeFlight related solely to recruiting and employment opportunities such as job postings application status updates or interview scheduling. Consent is voluntary and not a condition of applying for employment. Message frequency may vary. Standard message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out or HELP for assistance. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. Numbers will be used in accordance with this Privacy Policy and not shared for marketing without consent. </p><p>Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. </p>

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Date Posted: 2026-9-2

Please Apply by: 2026-9-18