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Airport Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in aviation management, business, or a related field. Most openings sit with commercial airport authorities, regional carriers, and ground handling contractors with active LCA filing history.
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Serves as a trusted advisor to airports and aviation organizations, providing leadership in the planning, implementation, and digital architecture and implementation of operational, technology, geospatial, asset management, digital twin, and digital transformation initiatives. This role partners with airport stakeholders, HNTB project teams, and national practice leaders to improve operational performance, modernize business processes, and advance strategic airport objectives.
The position supports major airport programs from strategy through implementation, helping clients navigate complex operational challenges while ensuring successful project delivery, stakeholder alignment, and long-term value realization. The Airport Operations Delivery Manager also contributes to business development, thought leadership, industry engagement, and the advancement of HNTB's aviation practice.
- Location is flexible to any geography with an existing HNTB office.
What You’ll Do:
- Applies technical expertise and guidance in area of practice. Acts as subject matter expert to provide strategic advice and analysis and engage in marketing and business development efforts for pursuits.
- Prepares technical materials for projects, including strategic analyses, commercial documentation, technical provisions, procurement documents, and other materials pertaining to applicable subject matter focus.
- Works with the line organization in a senior support role on strategically important client and project pursuits, providing technical input and market knowledge to navigate complex projects and enhance win probabilities and client satisfaction.
- Targets national and international associations, trade shows, etc., to help the division/region/office identify leads, win work and maintain industry recognition.
- Identifies, pursues, and executes high-level projects with assigned departments, agencies, and programs.
- Assists in the successful contracting and project execution process, working closely with regional HNTB staff and office leadership.
- Partners with National Practice Consultants and Leaders to develop and promote technical knowledge and applicability of practice area.
- Works with HNTB project leadership to manage client relationships and guides the application of HNTB services within a specific practice area to best serve the interests of the client and HNTB.
- Contributes to strategic planning in area of expertise and assists with thought leadership initiatives.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
What You’ll Need:
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field with 12 years of relevant experience
- Master’s degree in relevant field with 11 years of relevant experience
- In lieu of degree, 16 years of relevant experience
What You'll Bring:
- Ability to serve as a trusted advisor to clients, project teams, and leadership on complex operational and technology-enabled initiatives.
- Strong consulting mindset with the ability to listen, assess needs, frame options, and guide practical recommendations.
- Experience translating business challenges into clear strategies, scopes, delivery approaches, and measurable outcomes.
- Ability to facilitate stakeholder conversations, discovery sessions, workshops, and decision-making discussions.
- Strong project delivery instincts, including the ability to identify risks, clarify priorities, and advance work through ambiguity.
- Proven ability to collaborate across disciplines, practices, offices, and client organizations to deliver integrated solutions.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate with executive, operational, and technical audiences.
- Experience supporting strategic pursuits through client engagement, solution shaping, proposal input, and interview preparation.
- Ability to build credibility and maintain strong relationships that support client trust, repeat work, and long-term partnerships.
- Commitment to advancing thought leadership, market awareness, and practical innovation in support of client outcomes.
- Collaborative leadership style with the ability to mentor others, strengthen team capabilities, and promote shared success.
Preferred Experience:
- Airport operations and management
- Airport technology systems
- GIS and geospatial technologies
- Asset management and CMMS/EAM platforms
- Digital delivery/transformation programs
- Airport data governance and analytics
- Operational readiness and airport activation
- Aviation capital program support
- Airline, airport, terminal, airfield, and landside operational environments
Additional Information
Click here for benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards
Click here to learn more about Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
Locations:
Chicago, IL, Dallas, TX, Denver, CO, Detroit, MI, Houston, TX (Fannin), New York, NY, Orlando, FL, Salt Lake City, UT, San Francisco, CA, Washington, DC
The approximate pay range for the California San Francisco Bay Area is $225,746.07 - $360,607.36. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.
The approximate pay range for Colorado is $198,656.54 - $317,334.48. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position based on all selected locations within the state at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.
The approximate pay range for New York is $225,746.07 - $360,607.36. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position based on all selected locations within the state at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.
The approximate pay range for Illinois is $198,656.54 - $317,334.48. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position based on all selected locations within the state at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.
The approximate pay range for Washington, DC is $207,686.38 - $331,758.78. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position based on all selected locations within the state at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.
The anticipated last day to apply is 10/30/2026. Please note that the job may be unposted prior to this date if the job is filled or no longer a need.
NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES:
HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees.
What We're Looking For
Serves as a trusted advisor to airports and aviation organizations, providing leadership in the planning, implementation, and digital architecture and implementation of operational, technology, geospatial, asset management, digital twin, and digital transformation initiatives. This role partners with airport stakeholders, HNTB project teams, and national practice leaders to improve operational performance, modernize business processes, and advance strategic airport objectives.
The position supports major airport programs from strategy through implementation, helping clients navigate complex operational challenges while ensuring successful project delivery, stakeholder alignment, and long-term value realization. The Airport Operations Delivery Manager also contributes to business development, thought leadership, industry engagement, and the advancement of HNTB's aviation practice.
- Location is flexible to any geography with an existing HNTB office.
What You’ll Do:
- Applies technical expertise and guidance in area of practice. Acts as subject matter expert to provide strategic advice and analysis and engage in marketing and business development efforts for pursuits.
- Prepares technical materials for projects, including strategic analyses, commercial documentation, technical provisions, procurement documents, and other materials pertaining to applicable subject matter focus.
- Works with the line organization in a senior support role on strategically important client and project pursuits, providing technical input and market knowledge to navigate complex projects and enhance win probabilities and client satisfaction.
- Targets national and international associations, trade shows, etc., to help the division/region/office identify leads, win work and maintain industry recognition.
- Identifies, pursues, and executes high-level projects with assigned departments, agencies, and programs.
- Assists in the successful contracting and project execution process, working closely with regional HNTB staff and office leadership.
- Partners with National Practice Consultants and Leaders to develop and promote technical knowledge and applicability of practice area.
- Works with HNTB project leadership to manage client relationships and guides the application of HNTB services within a specific practice area to best serve the interests of the client and HNTB.
- Contributes to strategic planning in area of expertise and assists with thought leadership initiatives.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
What You’ll Need:
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field with 12 years of relevant experience
- Master’s degree in relevant field with 11 years of relevant experience
- In lieu of degree, 16 years of relevant experience
What You'll Bring:
- Ability to serve as a trusted advisor to clients, project teams, and leadership on complex operational and technology-enabled initiatives.
- Strong consulting mindset with the ability to listen, assess needs, frame options, and guide practical recommendations.
- Experience translating business challenges into clear strategies, scopes, delivery approaches, and measurable outcomes.
- Ability to facilitate stakeholder conversations, discovery sessions, workshops, and decision-making discussions.
- Strong project delivery instincts, including the ability to identify risks, clarify priorities, and advance work through ambiguity.
- Proven ability to collaborate across disciplines, practices, offices, and client organizations to deliver integrated solutions.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate with executive, operational, and technical audiences.
- Experience supporting strategic pursuits through client engagement, solution shaping, proposal input, and interview preparation.
- Ability to build credibility and maintain strong relationships that support client trust, repeat work, and long-term partnerships.
- Commitment to advancing thought leadership, market awareness, and practical innovation in support of client outcomes.
- Collaborative leadership style with the ability to mentor others, strengthen team capabilities, and promote shared success.
Preferred Experience:
- Airport operations and management
- Airport technology systems
- GIS and geospatial technologies
- Asset management and CMMS/EAM platforms
- Digital delivery/transformation programs
- Airport data governance and analytics
- Operational readiness and airport activation
- Aviation capital program support
- Airline, airport, terminal, airfield, and landside operational environments
Additional Information
Click here for benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards
Click here to learn more about Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
Locations:
Chicago, IL, Dallas, TX, Denver, CO, Detroit, MI, Houston, TX (Fannin), New York, NY, Orlando, FL, Salt Lake City, UT, San Francisco, CA, Washington, DC
The approximate pay range for the California San Francisco Bay Area is $225,746.07 - $360,607.36. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.
The approximate pay range for Colorado is $198,656.54 - $317,334.48. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position based on all selected locations within the state at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.
The approximate pay range for New York is $225,746.07 - $360,607.36. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position based on all selected locations within the state at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.
The approximate pay range for Illinois is $198,656.54 - $317,334.48. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position based on all selected locations within the state at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.
The approximate pay range for Washington, DC is $207,686.38 - $331,758.78. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position based on all selected locations within the state at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.
The anticipated last day to apply is 10/30/2026. Please note that the job may be unposted prior to this date if the job is filled or no longer a need.
NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES:
HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees.
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Verify your degree aligns with specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to airport operations management. An aviation management, transportation logistics, or business administration degree works. A general humanities degree without relevant coursework can trigger an RFE at petition stage.
Target airport authorities over private contractors
Public airport authorities and commercial carriers file LCAs more consistently than small ground handling contractors. Search DOL OFLC disclosure data filtered by SOC code 11-3071 to identify which employers have certified LCAs for Airport Manager roles in the past two years.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Airport Manager wages vary significantly by airport size and geography. Run the OFLC Wage Search for SOC code 11-3071 in your target metro before accepting an offer so you know whether the proposed salary meets the DOL prevailing wage threshold your employer must certify.
Use Migrate Mate to filter verified sponsoring employers
Most job listings don't disclose H-1B sponsorship history upfront. Search Airport Manager roles on Migrate Mate to see employers filtered by LCA filing history, so you're applying only to companies that have sponsored the role before.
Ask employers about cap-exempt status during interviews
Airport authorities that contract with universities, research institutions, or nonprofit affiliates may qualify as cap-exempt, letting you bypass the H-1B lottery entirely. Ask your recruiter directly whether the hiring entity has any cap-exempt institutional affiliations before the offer stage.
File for premium processing if your start date is firm
Aviation operations roles often have rigid start dates tied to contract cycles or seasonal schedules. Request that your employer file Form I-907 for premium processing so USCIS adjudicates the petition within 15 business days rather than several months.
H-1B Visa Airport Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Airport Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as aviation management, transportation logistics, or business administration. USCIS evaluates the job description closely, so your employer's LCA and I-129 petition need to document that the degree requirement is a standard industry norm for the specific role, not just a preference.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Airport Manager positions?
Commercial airport authorities, regional airlines, major ground handling companies, and aviation services contractors are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this role. You can find employers with verified LCA filing history for Airport Manager positions on Migrate Mate, which filters openings by actual DOL sponsorship records rather than self-reported job posting claims.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect Airport Manager job offers?
Your employer must certify through a DOL LCA that your offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for the SOC code 11-3071 in the specific geographic area where you'll work. Airport hubs in high-cost metros typically require higher certified wages than regional airports. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the wage level before evaluating any offer.
Can I change Airport Manager employers on an H-1B without losing status?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules established by AC21, you can start working for a new employer once they file an H-1B transfer petition, without waiting for approval, as long as your current H-1B has been approved for at least 180 days. The new employer files a new I-129 and LCA for the specific airport location and role.
What documentation should I prepare before an employer starts the H-1B petition for an Airport Manager role?
Gather your academic transcripts and degree certificates, any professional aviation licenses or certifications (such as FAA credentials), a detailed resume showing progressive management responsibility, and a letter from the employer describing why the role requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field. USCIS scrutinizes airport operations roles, so a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization strengthens your case if your degree is from outside the U.S.