Director Worcester Regional Airport

Massachusetts Port Authority•Worcester, MA

About The Position

As the Director, Worcester Regional Airport, you bring strategic, values driven leadership to Worcester Regional Airport by inspiring a high performing workforce, fostering strong partnerships across the region, and upholding the highest standards of safety, security, and regulatory excellence. You think long term, navigate complex stakeholder environments with confidence, and communicate with clarity and credibility in public settings. You lead with integrity, build trust across union and non union teams, engage deeply with the community, and champion initiatives that strengthen commercial air service, enhance the customer experience, and advance Massport’s broader priorities for operational excellence, sustainability, and regional economic growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management or a related field, or bring equivalent professional experience.
10+ years of airport management experience at a Small, Medium, or Large Hub or General Aviation Reliever airport; demonstrated experience in airport business development.
Deep expertise of airport and airfield operations, FAA airport certification requirements under FAA Part 139 requirements, and TSA security regulations.
Ability to work well under pressure during emergency incidents and/or with personnel operating under stressful conditions.

Responsibilities

Leads a diverse workforce with credibility and purpose, fostering a culture centered on safety, professionalism, accountability, and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional service to the Central Massachusetts community.
Ensures rigorous operational integrity by upholding all aviation, safety, and security standards, exercising sound judgment during dynamic situations, and strengthening cross‑functional collaboration to maintain full compliance with federal regulatory requirements.
Builds and sustains trusted relationships with airlines, regional partners, local governments, and business leaders, serving as a visible ambassador who advances air service development, promotes general aviation, and supports Worcester’s broader economic vitality.
Demonstrates strategic and financial acumen by aligning budgets, capital programs, long‑term planning, and organizational resources with Massport’s priorities, while proactively seeking innovations that enhance efficiency, resiliency, and the traveler experience.