Regional Airline Operations & Partnerships Director

Trego Dugan Aviation Of Grand Island Inc; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Trego Dugan Aviation Of Grand Island Inc in Fort Lauderdale, FL seeks an Airline Ground Handling Regional Director to lead multi-station operations, manage City Directors and General Managers, and drive profitability while ensuring regulatory compliance and strong airline partner relationships.

This executive role requires extensive travel, strategic vision, and exceptional communication skills, with proven budgeting and leadership experience in airline operations.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of airline operations leadership with multi-station oversight.
• Experience presenting to executive leadership.
• Fluent in English, written and spoken.
• Extensive travel and multi-market oversight.
• Strong budgeting and financial forecasting experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for City Directors and General Managers across all stations.
• Own the regional P&L and ensure station profitability and cost control.
• Lead contract renewal, renegotiation, and pricing discussions with airline partners.
• Ensure region-wide regulatory compliance, safety, and audit follow-up.
• Establish and maintain senior-level relationships with airline customers and airport authorities.
• Develop leadership bench and succession planning across the region.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Communication

Travel readiness

Financial acumen

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Trego Dugan Aviation Of Grand Island Inc in Fort Lauderdale, FL seeks an Airline Ground Handling Regional Director to lead multi-station operations, manage City Directors and General Managers, and drive profitability while ensuring regulatory compliance and strong airline partner relationships.

This executive role requires extensive travel, strategic vision, and exceptional communication skills, with proven budgeting and leadership experience in airline operations.