Job Description

Salary

$110,087.54 - $139,542.21 Annually

Location


WA 98108-3848, WA

Job Type

zzDNU_Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week

Job Number

2025BM25987

Department

DES - Executive Services

Division

Airport

Opening Date

01/07/2026

Closing Date

1/21/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA


Exempt

Bargaining Unit


C7 : PROTEC17-DES, DLS, MTD

Full- or Part-Time


Full Time

Summary

King County International Airport/Boeing Field (KCIA) is searching for a new Airport Duty Manager who is knowledgeable, highly motivated, and an enthusiastic team player to comply with FAA FAR Part 139 and all local, state, and other federal regulations. This position will provide leadership for operations at the airport and serving as a senior airport representative. Incumbents are designated as the point of contact for information regarding safety, security, compliance, construction and interaction with airlines, passengers, tenants, and the public.


ABOUT KING COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (BOEING FIELD)
KCIA is one of the busiest primary non-hub general aviation airports in the nation. Located just four miles south of downtown Seattle, it averages 180,000 aircraft operations each year. KCIA ranks among the most successful public investments in state history. The airport's annual economic impact is $3.5 billion - supporting more than 16,000 jobs and providing $1.8 billion in labor income in the county. KCIA promotes the health of the aviation industry by establishing pipelines for employment and for employee development.

As a general aviation airport, KCIA serves small, commercial passenger airlines, cargo carriers, including UPS, private aircraft owners, helicopters, corporate jets, and military and other aircraft. It is also the final delivery center for the Boeing Company's 737 aircraft and serves as the company's military flight center along with other Boeing operations. The Museum of Flight is located on the airport property with a wide variety of aircraft and exhibits showcasing aviation history. KCIA frequently is host to celebrities and dignitaries, who prefer Boeing Field because of its proximity to downtown Seattle and convenient connections to other business districts in the region. Due to its proximity to Lumen Field, T-Mobile Park, and other sports venues, many teams prefer to use KCIA when playing in Seattle.

To learn more about King County International Airport please visit kingcounty.gov/airport .

Job Duties

SCOPE OF JOB DUTIES: In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must at a minimum demonstrate knowledge, skill and ability to:

• Manage the daily functions and responsibilities associated with the safe and efficient Airport operations in compliance with operational and regulatory requirements and the Airport Certification Manual (ACM).
• Conduct airfield and airport facility inspections to ensure compliance with FAR Part 139 regulations in addition to local, state and other federal regulations. Records discrepancies found during inspections and arranges for immediate corrective action when warranted.
• Activate Airport Emergency Plan (AEP) when necessary and assume/support incident command to ensure effective management of all incidents or accidents.
• Identify operations, safety, and security concerns by maintaining constant surveillance and radio contact with the FAA Air Traffic Control Tower. Takes initiative to address and follow-through on corrective actions to ensure compliance with FAR Part-139 regulations.
• Manage and coordinate opening/closing of taxiways or runways with airfield tenants and the FAA control tower to ensure safety of people and aircraft.
• Respond to weather events, irregular operations, and airport emergencies such as an accidents, bomb threats or hazardous spills.
• Develop, implement and enforce various airport programs including but not limited to Airport Driver's training, Wildlife Management, Environment compliance with Hazardous Spills, and Snow and Ice Control.
• Communicate with airline, tenant and airport personnel to resolve problems between airport customers and tenants.
• Act as the primary point of contact for information regarding safety, security, compliance, construction and interactions with airlines, passengers and tenants, and coordinates with senior management as needed.
• Manage Airport's common use aircraft parking gates to ensure proper scheduling and billing to tenants/users.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

WE ARE LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES WHO:

• Have a strong experience and grounding in Airport Operations at a FAR Part 139 certified airport progressively responsible experience; OR any combination of education and experience that clearly demonstrates the job duties of the position.
• Are experience leading at least one of the following: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) airport certification; airport, or airline security program; winter weather: recurring disaster/emergency exercises; or the monitoring and coordination of airport construction and maintenance operations.
• Have a strong working knowledge of FAA FAR Part 139, TSA 1500-series regulations and Advisory Circulars pertaining to airport operations, safety, airfield inspections, NOTAMs, airport design and emergency responses.
• Are good people leaders and can mentor and coach staff to do their best work. Are comfortable with using technology in their daily work.
• Can operate in environment requiring emergency response, customer service, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• Can work effectively in a team setting and contribute to a work environment that embraces and encourages diversity in its workforce and where differences are valued.
• Can demonstrate behaviors that include fairness, respect, and inclusiveness.
• Certified Member designation with American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE), is highly desirable.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

• This position is represented by Professional and Technical Employees (PTE), Local 17. This position is a part of a 24- hour operation and requires working any shift including nights, weekends, and holidays. This position may be required to work extended and/or flex scheduled work hours to respond to deadlines and emergent work needs.

The successful candidate as a condition of employment will need to:

• Pass a fingerprint-based criminal history record check (CHRC) as required by TSA. Specifications can be found under Title 49 CFR 1542.209.
• Obtain and maintain a Washington State Driver's License
• Obtain movement area driving privileges, including airfield self-inspection, within 90 days of employment. Obtain First Aid, CPR, and airfield driver's certifications within 3 months after hire.

Are you ready to APPLY?

The recruitment for this position is open to all candidates . A completed King County Application is required. We highly recommend that you also provide a resume and cover letter. If you have any questions, please contact Brittney Marzest, Senior Talent Advisor by e-mail at [email protected]
This recruitment is an effort to fill our immediate vacancies as well as create a hire list that will be used for any positions that become vacant within the next 6 months, including additional Term Limited Temporary (TLT) and Career Service (CS) positions.

Supplemental Information

Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play. Guided by our "True North" , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

To Apply

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents
• Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
• Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
• 12paid holidays each year plus twopersonal holidays
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid parental,family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs
• Onsite activity centers
• Employee Giving Program
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development programs

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page .

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.


For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
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Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Local area, Immediate start, Remote work, Flexible hours, Shift work,

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