Airport Manager - General Aviation & Operations

Kaav Inc; Mineral Wells (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full health insurance

Retirement program

Paid time off

Funded professional development

Job summary

Kaav Inc in Texas seeks an experienced Airport Operations & Aviation Manager to lead executive oversight, operations, finances, and regulatory compliance for a regional general aviation airport.

Balancing daily airfield operations with long-range planning, capital projects, grant management, and strong stakeholder relations, the ideal candidate will bring aviation operations expertise and proven municipal/public administration leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management, Airport Management, Business Administration or Public Administration is required.
• Master’s degree preferred where applicable.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive airport operations or aviation management experience.
• Minimum 3 years in a direct supervisory or leadership role.
• In-depth knowledge of FAA regulations, CIP, grant administration, and airfield safety.

Responsibilities

• Executive & Airfield Operations: oversee day-to-day ops across 502 acres, airfield safety, maintenance, runway inspections, and fueling services.
• Financial Stewardship: develop and manage the airport’s ~$2.4M annual operating budget and financial reporting.
• Grant & CIP Management: lead capital projects and FAA/TxDOT grant compliance and scheduling.
• Stakeholder & Board Leadership: liaise with Mayor/Council, FAA, tenants, and community partners.
• Team Leadership: mentor 6 airport staff, fostering safety, service, and readiness.

Skills

Executive leadership

Airfield operations

Budget management

Grant management

Stakeholder relations

Regulatory compliance

Team leadership

Contract negotiations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

QTPod

FBO Director

Job description

Schedule: Full-Time (Airport operates 7 days/week; manager required on weekends for emergencies or call-outs only)

Role Overvie

wWe are seeking an experienced, business-minded Airport Operations & Aviation Manager to provide executive leadership, operational oversight, financial management, and regulatory compliance for a thriving regional general aviation airport in North Texas

Serving as the face of the airport, this role balances daily airfield operations with long-range strategic planning, capital improvement projects, FAA/TxDOT grant management, and stakeholder relations. The ideal candidate brings strong aviation operational experience paired with proven executive leadership and municipal/public administration capabilit

y. Key Responsibilit

• iesExecutive & Airfield Operations: Oversee day-to-day operations across 502 acres, including airfield safety, facility maintenance, runway inspections, customer experience, and full-service/self-service fueling operations (utilizing QTPod and FBO Directo
• r).Financial Stewardship & Leasing: Develop and administer the airport’s ~$2.4M annual operating budget. Manage financial reporting, revenue generation, accounts receivable, contract negotiations, and lease administration for 86 fully occupied hangars and tenant faciliti
• es.Capital Improvement Projects & Grant Management: Lead active infrastructure projects (runway fog seal, striping, drainage, and new lighting) while ensuring strict compliance with FAA and TxDOT grant assurances, project schedules, and contractor executi
• on.Stakeholder & Board Leadership: Represent the airport with governing leadership, FAA, TxDOT Aviation, tenants, and community partners. Prepare agendas, presentations, and project updates for monthly Mayor/Council and Stakeholder committee meetin
• gs.Team Leadership & Development: Direct and mentor a team of 6 airport staff members (Line Technicians and support personnel), fostering a high-performance culture centered on safety, service, and operational readine

ss. Qualifications & Requirem

• entsEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management, Airport Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field required (Master’s degree preferr
• ed).Experie
• nce:Minimum 5 years of progressive airport operations or aviation management experie
• nce.Minimum 3 years in a direct supervisory or leadership r
• ole.Technical Knowledge: In-depth understanding of FAA regulations, airport compliance, Capital Improvement Programs (CIP), grant administration, and airfield safety protoc
• ols.Certifications: Certified Member (C.M.) or Accredited Airport Executive (A.A.E.) through AAAE preferred (or willingness to obtain post-hi

re).

Highlights & Ben

• efitsOperational Scope: Lead a busy, non-towered regional hub executing ~43,000 annual operations with active infrastructure growth (including a new international commercial hangar under
• way).Schedule Quality: Standard operational schedule with weekend coverage limited to emergency response or staff call-
• outs.Benefits: Full health insurance, retirement program, paid time off, and funded professional development opportuni