Executive Airport Operations & Strategy Leader

CornerStone Staffing; Mineral Wells (TX); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

CornerStone Professional Placement seeks an experienced Airport Operations & Aviation Manager to lead a busy North Texas regional airport. You will guide daily operations, safety programs and long‑term development in alignment with the Airport Master Plan.

The role requires budgeting oversight, lease administration and capital planning, with strong executive communication to city leadership, tenants and regulatory agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in aviation management, airport management, business or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred for advanced leadership roles.
• Minimum five years in airport operations or aviation management.
• Minimum three years of leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership over all airport operations, budgeting and strategic development.
• Oversee airfield operations, safety, maintenance and customer service.
• Manage leases, contracts, budgeting and revenue opportunities.
• Lead capital projects and grant administration with FAA and TxDOT.
• Engage stakeholders including city leadership, tenants and community groups.
• Present updates to committees and manage staff of six.

Skills

Aviation management

Leadership

Budgeting

FAA regulations

Grant administration

Contract management

Capital planning

Stakeholder engagement

Staff leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aviation/Airport Management/Business Administration/Public Administration

Master's degree preferred

Tools

QTPod

FBO Director

Job description

CornerStone Professional Placement seeks an experienced Airport Operations & Aviation Manager to lead a busy North Texas regional airport. You will guide daily operations, safety programs and long‑term development in alignment with the Airport Master Plan.

The role requires budgeting oversight, lease administration and capital planning, with strong executive communication to city leadership, tenants and regulatory agencies.