Deputy Director Airport Facilities

Massachusetts Port Authority•Boston, MA

4d•$180,000 - $208,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Massachusetts Port Authority is seeking a Deputy Director Airport Facilities to lead the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of airport facilities and critical infrastructure. This role involves optimizing asset performance, extending lifecycle, and minimizing operational disruptions through predictive and preventive maintenance strategies, advanced monitoring technologies, and data-driven insights. The Deputy Director will also direct and develop a high-performing, safety-focused workforce, oversee financial management and long-term capital planning, and coordinate complex operations across internal teams, contractors, and external stakeholders. Massport's Boston Logan International Airport serves as a gateway to New England, and this position is crucial in ensuring its seamless operation and the satisfaction of millions of travelers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field or equivalent professional experience required.
10+ years of progressive leadership in facilities, infrastructure, maintenance, engineering, or operations within a major international airport required.
Supervisory experience required.
Working knowledge of FAA and TSA regulations, including FAR Part 139 and TSA Part 1542 requirements, as well as airport conditions reporting and operational compliance standards.
Understanding of federal environmental regulations related to HAZMAT response.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading skilled trades, technical teams, and contracted services preferred.

Responsibilities

Leads the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of airport facilities and critical infrastructure, utilizing predictive and preventive maintenance strategies, advanced monitoring technologies, and data-driven insights to optimize asset performance, extend lifecycle, and minimize operational disruptions.
Directs and develops a high-performing, safety-focused workforce, overseeing workforce planning, training, and performance management, while fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and regulatory compliance.
Oversees financial management and long-term capital planning, aligning operating and capital budgets with asset lifecycle needs, infrastructure investments, and operational priorities to enhance system reliability, resiliency, and cost efficiency.
Coordinates complex operations across internal teams, contractors, and external stakeholders, including airfield systems, utilities infrastructure, snow operations, and major capital projects, ensuring seamless execution, regulatory adherence, and uninterrupted airport operations.