Senior Regional Manager, Airport Affairs, Amazon Global Air

Company: Amazon
Location: Bellevue
Posted on: April 5, 2026

Job Description:

At Amazon, we're working to be the world's most customer-centric company. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people. Amazon Global Air (AIR)'s Airport Affairs team is looking for a leader who is innovative, passionate, and results driven to lead oversight of a growing regional portfolio of airports. The airport ecosystem is complex, and a successful candidate will have solid relationship management and communications skills, a strong working knowledge of the unique airport development and regulatory environment, contract and real estate experience, as well as complex negotiation skills. As the Sr. Regional Manager, you'll be Amazon's singular voice with airport leadership, responsible for coordinating multi-disciplinary internal stakeholder groups to ensure Amazon has the required airport infrastructure and support needed to deliver for our customers. As AIR's representative and a subject matter expert, you will coordinate with a wide range of teams at Amazon, including Real Estate, Legal, Aviation Security (AvSec), Gateway Operations, and Finance. This role will be instrumental in solving some of AIR's biggest challenges in a space that's fast, diverse, and unpredictable. Key job responsibilities - Develop and maintain relationships with airport authorities and other government agencies - Ensure Amazon Air’s key strategic priorities are represented and accounted for with airport stakeholders - Lead infrastructure initiatives from inception to completion - Negotiate airport real estate and operating agreements - Manage required environmental review processes (e.g., NEPA, CEQA) with relevant governmental agencies - Liaise with internal departments, airports, and air carriers to resolve airport related operational issues and conflicts - Manage full lifecycle of complex cross-functional programs with considerable impact across multiple organizations - Operate autonomously in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment, proactively identifying business challenges, understanding system and scaling constraints, and applying sound judgment to inform decisions and drive outcomes. - Create, communicate, and manage budget for projects - Travel up to 25% of the time domestically A day in the life As a Senior Regional Manager for Amazon Air, you'll navigate the complex world of airport partnerships and operations. You may meet with airport executives to discuss expansion, partner with Real Estate and Legal on negotiations, or work with Gateway Operations to resolve challenges. Acting as the bridge between airport leadership and internal teams—including Real Estate, Legal, Aviation Security, Gateway Operations, and Finance—you’ll drive alignment on priorities and timelines. You’ll also assess regulatory frameworks, monitor development trends, and identify opportunities to strengthen the network while balancing long-term strategy with immediate operational needs. About the team As part of the Airport Affairs team, you're joining an organization with decades of airport development, aviation, and cargo experience that's critical to the continued growth and optimization of Amazon Air's business. You'll be surrounded by a diverse group of aviation professionals all working towards creating value for our customers. - Bachelor's degree - 5 years of developing, negotiating and executing business agreements experience - 6 years of professional or military experience - Experience developing strategies that influence leadership decisions at the organizational level - Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules - Experience explaining complex technical concepts to various business and technical audiences - Experience presenting to both technical and non-technical executive audiences - 2 years of aviation industry experience - Experience interpreting data and making business recommendations - Experience identifying, negotiating, and executing complex legal agreements - MBA Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits . USA, TN, Nashville - 133,200.00 - 180,100.00 USD annually USA, WA, Bellevue - 147,900.00 - 200,100.00 USD annually

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