Senior Airport Operations & Safety Executive

City of Dallas; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Dallas is seeking a Deputy Director for Airport Operations to provide executive leadership across the Dallas Airport System, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational excellence. The role serves as a key advisor to the CEO and City Council, overseeing public safety, emergency readiness, and security functions while coordinating with federal, state, and local agencies.

Responsibilities include directing airport operations, cultivating partnerships with stakeholders, and guiding

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Aviation Management, or a related field.
• Ten (10) years of progressive experience at airports, airlines, or comparable organization.
• Five (5) years of senior-level management with oversight of multiple teams.
• Knowledge of strategic business planning and performance measurement.

Responsibilities

• Sets direction and achieves desired results for reliable airport operations, cost management, safety, security, and maintaining compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements.
• Ensures the reliability of the airports and effective and efficient operation.
• Cultivates partnerships with airport business partners and stakeholders to improve the efficiency of service delivery.
• Represents the department's interests in policy, aviation, and technical issues with governmental/ regulatory agencies, boards, councils, commissions, and oversight bodies.
• Advises executive staff on matters pertaining to operational activities and ensures all functions are operating together effectively to achieve the strategic initiatives and goals.
• Monitors industry trends and implements best practices.

Job description

The City of Dallas is seeking a Deputy Director for Airport Operations to provide executive leadership across the Dallas Airport System, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational excellence. The role serves as a key advisor to the CEO and City Council, overseeing public safety, emergency readiness, and security functions while coordinating with federal, state, and local agencies.

Responsibilities include directing airport operations, cultivating partnerships with stakeholders, and guiding