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 isn't a role for someone seeking predictability or distance from the action, this is for a leader who wants their fingerprints on 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. But here's what makes this role exceptional: you'll also have direct influence on decisions that shape Laramie's aviation infrastructure for decades to come.
Why Join Our Team
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're 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'll 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 know how to 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.
What You'll Do
- 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 3rd 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 showcasing your team’s best practices and with government officials, pilots, university partners, and community stakeholders
What We Need From You - Required
- 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
Preferred
- 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)
Post-Employment Requirements
- Obtain Airport Security Coordinator (ASC) certification within 30 days
- Obtain Wyoming Certified Class A Fuel Operator certification within 6 months
- Obtain ARFF certification at earliest opportunity
The Reality of the Role
This position demands flexibility and accessibility that goes beyond typical business hours. You may work a varied schedule across early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as operational needs require. You must be available to respond to emergencies, security incidents, and operational disruptions at any hour—this is the nature of 24/7 airport operations and cannot be understated.
The work environment includes both office administration and regular presence on the airfield, in the terminal, at FBO facilities, and in outdoor environments. You'll work in typical Wyoming weather: cold temps, wind, snow, heat, and everything in between. The physical demands include walking airfield areas, standing during operational oversight, occasional climbing and lifting up to 50 pounds, and exposure to aircraft noise, fuel vapors, and active construction zones.
If you're looking for predictable 9-to-5 structure or want to stay removed from operational intensity, you will not be successful in this role. But if you're energized by being in the thick of operations, getting outside every day, making decisions that matter, and building something meaningful for a community, this is an extraordinary opportunity.
About Laramie Regional Airport
We've been around for nearly 80 years, serving Southeastern Wyoming. In that time, we've built a reputation for dependable service and convenient travel. Our airport is built at an elevation of over 7,200 feet on over 1,500 acres, with a gorgeous view of the Snowy Range Mountains. Flights are planned without having to worry about fighting crowds or dealing with long TSA lines. We make everything as easy as possible for our travelers.
What We Offer
- Comprehensive health coverage – medical, dental, vision, and ambulatory plans for you and your family
- Retirement –participation in the Wyoming Retirement, helping you plan for long-term financial security
- Generous paid leave– vacation, sick leave and 12 paid holidays each year
- Training and professional development – to support your career growth and advancement
- Hiring Range $65,000-$80,000 (exempt)
- Working in a Great State - Wyoming offers a lifestyle you can’t find anywhere else — wide-open spaces, clean air, friendly communities, year-round recreation, and no state income tax
How to Apply
https://laramieairport.bamboohr.com/careers/65?source=aWQ9MTc%3D
