Director of Airside Engineering

About Us:

Welcome to the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority, where we operate Raleigh-Durham International Airport, a vital hub connecting North Carolina to the world.

In 2024, our teamwork helped us serve 15.5 million passengers, generate a $24.1 billion economic impact, and our dedication to excellence has been recognized with a Top Five passenger satisfaction ranking in North America.

We're a tight-knit team of over 400 employees where accountability and collaboration are our guiding principles, and safety is our top priority.

Whether your role is indoors or outdoors, you'll be part of a supportive environment that values your contributions.

We believe in investing in our people, offering competitive benefits and professional development to help your career take flight.

About You:

You embody core values that will play a pivotal role in connecting our community to places and the people who matter most.

Your commitment to continuous learning will drive innovation and growth, while your unwavering integrity ensures that our brand remains trustworthy and reputable.

Your respect for colleagues and clients alike fosters a collaborative and positive environment.

Your dedication to excellence in every task you undertake will elevate our brand’s standards.

Lastly, your team spirit will unite our efforts and amplify our collective success.

About the Role: 

Help shape the runway for what comes next.

The Director of Airside Engineering leads the planning, engineering, asset management, and delivery of critical airside infrastructure projects that keep the airport safe, reliable, and ready for the future.

This role oversees improvements to runways, taxiways, aprons, service roads, bridges, tunnels, airfield lighting, navigational aids, and other civil infrastructure within an active Part 139 airport environment.

Working closely with consultants, contractors, operations, maintenance, tenants, regulatory agencies, and executive leadership, the Director keeps complex capital projects on course while supporting long-term asset and capital planning.

This position is ideal for a collaborative engineering leader who can balance safety, compliance, operational needs, and strategic growth—helping build the future of the Raleigh-Durham International Airport from the ground up.

 

Compensation:


* Maximum – Based on experience


* Minimum - $131,442.68

What You’ll Do:

Strategy Leadership & Asset Management


* Develops and executes long-range airside infrastructure and asset management strategies aligned with the Airport Master Plan, operational objectives, and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) in collaboration with Vice President (VP) of Facilities Asset Management (FAM).


* Establishes infrastructure rehabilitation and replacement priorities based on operational risk, safety, regulatory compliance, and asset condition.


* Provides technical and strategic recommendations to executive leadership regarding capital inves...