Some of what you'll be doing:
The Port of Seattle is committed to assisting military personnel departing active-duty service transition to civilian employment. The Veteran's Fellowship Program is designed to provide short term (6 months) employment that will assist veterans selected for the program in the following areas:
+ Identifying transferable skills
+ Exposure to a civilian work environment
+ Career assistance
+ Exposure to corporate business practices
+ Mentoring
+ Resume and interview assistance
As an Assistant Manager, Airport Communications Center, you will help lead day-to-day operations of a team of staff, while serving as the primary communications liaison for airport operations for airport stakeholders.
+ You will maintain airport wide situational awareness of Aviation Operations and support frontline staff in carrying out their roles.
+ You will collaborate with Port teams — primarily aviation, but also maritime and executive leaders as needed — to ensure operations meet service standards, regulatory requirements, and leadership’s strategic direction.
+ You will build and sustain constructive relationships with internal and external airport stakeholders and customers.
+ You will support continuity of operations through addressing incidents and working with key stakeholders throughout the airport facility.
Who you are:
+ A Veteran – You have a minimum of three (3) years of active duty or mobilized reserve duty service in a branch of the U.S. Military Service (which includes the United States Coast Guard). Documentation of an honorable discharge from active or reserve status must be presented as part of the application process. Veterans Fellowship applicants must be within twenty-four (24) months of discharge to apply for a fellowship unless they have not worked full-time since their discharge and/or have been a full-time student in a degree or certification program since their discharge.
+ Desired – You have some experience leading high performing individuals in an operational environment.
+ Committed to Equity – You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work. At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees.
+ Analytical – You can navigate and resolve complex and conflicting priorities between airlines and other tenant stake holders at the airport. You are skilled in gathering and synthesizing complex data to inform strategy, negotiations, and process improvement.
+ Leader – You can juggle multiple priorities and set schedules for others that meet the operational needs and support continuity of operations. You can lead a diverse team of high-performing individuals within a union framework.
+ Interpersonal – You have highly effective interpersonal skills and can maintain positive working relationships and work with all levels of an organization. You can bring people together to progress work and meet organizational goals.
+ Excellent Communicator – You have excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate complex and regulatory information to a wide variety of audiences at varying levels of technical expertise. You can complete documentation and reporting requirements accurately.
What else you need to know:
+ Work Schedule – Your normal work schedule will be Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (40 hours per week). Slightly more flexible start and end times are available in this role.
+ Work Environment – You will generally work in an office environment.
+ Limited Duration – This is a limited duration position and is expected to last no longer than six months.
+ Security Requirements – As the successful candidate, you will/must pass a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check as well as a criminal history background check with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Your employment will be contingent upon obtaining a Port of Seattle ID badge upon clearance.
+ Washington State Residency Requirement – Employees must establish a residence in Washington State within 30 days of their first day of employment and must maintain a residence in Washington State during their employment with the Port of Seattle. If a position is eligible to telework, work performed while teleworking must be performed in Washington State.
Why you'll love it here:
The Port of Seattle offers an extensive benefits package that rewards our staff for their valuable contributions towards the Port‘s mission. In addition to the summary below, benefit details for non-represented positions can be foundon the Port of Seattle‘s website.If the position is represented by a union, please refer to the “Collective Bargaining Agreement” or contact the appropriate Union Representative for specific information related to benefits and eligibility.
+ Holidays – More than ten days per year to celebrate with family and friends away from work.
+ Getting to Work – From subsidized parking and a low-cost public transit card to alternative work arrangements giving you an opportunity to work hybrid.
+ Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – The Port of Seattle values diversity as a source of innovation and strength. We are actively working across the organization to create a culture where all employees – regardless of race, gender, and other identities – succeed and reach their fullest potential.
+ Work-Life Balance – We provide the resources to help you create habits to be healthy and balanced.
+ Mission Driven – We are focused together in promoting economic opportunities and quality of life in the region by advancing trade, travel, commerce, and job creation in an equitable, accountable, and environmentally responsible manner.
Why the Port of Seattle:
Every role at the Port of Seattle is vital to our thriving community. We are a leader in moving people and cargo across the country and around the world. With facilities and property ranging in scope from a half-acre park to one of the largest airports and container terminals on the West Coast, we maximize the public assets in our portfolio with an eye toward best uses and environmental sustainability. Find out more here .
Our vision is to create a Port that mirrors – throughout its breadth of operations and services and within its leadership – the diversity of our communities, instill principles of equity into its culture, and ensures a fair and intentional distribution of opportunities to expand economic development and quality of life for all in our region. Find out more about how our values RAISE us up and our commitment to equity .
Location: Seattle Tacoma International Airport
Organization: Talent Management
Employee Status: Temporary
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Expires: Oct 18, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Minimum Salary: 51.77
Midpoint Salary: 56.34
Req ID: 004373
The Port of Seattle is an equal opportunity employer that values diverse perspectives and life experiences. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply, knowing decisions concerning the employment relationship will be made without regard to age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, the presence of any physical or mental disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, regulations and ordinances. To help comply with all state and federal requirements, we appreciate you voluntarily answering the questions below. The information on this form will be kept confidential. Click https://www.portseattle.org/page/ethnicity-definitions for definitions and descriptions of the categories referenced below regarding Ethnicity and Race. Click https://www.portseattle.org/page/vevraa-information for information and definitions of the categories referenced below regarding Protected Veterans status.