Airport Security Manager (Senior Aviation Manager)

Job Description

Full-time position available with the Aviation Department, Airport Police Division Work Location: 1 Kansas City Blvd.
Salary Range: Starting at $7,413 per month
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Application Deadline Date: October 08, 2026

About Us

About the Aviation Department

The Kansas City Aviation Department is responsible for managing and operating Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Kansas City Downtown Airport (Wheeler Field - MKC). As an enterprise fund department of the City of Kansas City, Missouri, it is fully supported by airport-generated revenues rather than tax funding. The department focuses on delivering safe, efficient, and cost-effective airport services to airlines, passengers, visitors, and the community. Its operations include overseeing airport administration, maintenance, promotions, and overall system performance while ensuring a high standard of customer service and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

What you'll do

• Leads and manages the Airport Security Division and serves as the airport's primary Airport Security Coordinator (ASC).
• Ensures airport security operations meet the requirements of 49 CFR Part 1542, the Airport Security Program (ASP), TSA Security Directives, and other applicable requirements.
• Directs Airport ID/Badging Office operations, SIDA credentialing, access control, and associated security systems.
• Manages and maintains the Airport Security Program and associated security policies, procedures, plans, and controlled documents.
• Oversee security assessments, inspections, audits, testing, vulnerability reviews, and corrective actions.
• Direct and coordinates investigations involving security breaches, violations, and other aviation security incidents.
• Serves as the primary liaison with TSA and coordinates responses to inspections, findings, investigations, and requests for information.
• Provides aviation security guidance and support to airport management, employees, airlines, tenants, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinates with Airport Police, TSA, federal and local law enforcement agencies, and other partners on security matters and incidents.
• Evaluates changes in regulations, airport operations, facilities, and security threats and implements necessary updates to security programs and procedures.
• Develops and maintains strategic relationships with TSA, airlines, tenants, law enforcement agencies, airport departments, and other key stakeholders.
• Provides leadership and direction to Security Division personnel and establishes effective management controls, performance expectations, and operational priorities.
• Maintains the availability required of the primary ASC and provides leadership and coordination during significant security incidents and events.
• Must be available for TSA 24/7.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

REQUIRES

• Accredited Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience managing a division, section, or program within airport operations, airport regulatory compliance, or oversight of building and/or construction operations at an airport
  OR
• High school diploma or equivalent and nine (9) years of experience managing a division, section, or program within airport operations, airport regulatory compliance, or oversight of building and/or construction operations at an airport
• Successful completion of a TSA criminal history check and pre-employment drug screen.
• Must pass a background check as prescribed by the City.
• Must possess a valid State-issued driver's license in accordance with the City of KCMO policies.
• May be required to successfully obtain and maintain an MCI Issued AOA Movement Area Badge with driving privileges.
• May be required to obtain a valid CDL (Commercial Driver's License) Class A, B, or C issued by the State of Missouri prior to the end of the employee's probationary period. (Appropriate CDL will be determined by the department).

Preference

• Possess an Airport Security Coordinator (ASC) Certification as award by the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE).

Other Information

URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.
Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to accommodations@kcmo.org .

If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code • 4211).