Airport Director Jobs
Airport Director jobs are open across commercial aviation, regional and municipal airports, and cargo operations, at every level from operations manager to executive director, with specializations in airfield safety compliance, capital development, and airline relations. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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- Work Today, Get Paid today, with Daily Pay!
- Free Telemedicine and Virtual Mental Health care access for All Associates starting day one!
- Multiple Health Insurance and Life Insurance options
- 401k Plan + Company Match
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Schulte Savings Marketplace Discounts on event tickets, electronics, gym memberships + more!
- Maintain and promote a teamwork environment with effective and clear communication amongst co-workers through positive leadership
- Provide pricing and guidance recommendations to sales staff, review and approve any special corporate negotiated rates
- Develop a working knowledge of the operations of the hotel, including food and beverage, guest services, reservations
- Develop a complete knowledge and ensure adherence to company sales policies and SOPs
- Drive customer loyalty to grow share of the account by delivering service excellence throughout each customer experience
- Provide guidance for RFP Season Annually to National Sales with the help from GM and/or Regional DOS & National Sales
- Ensure all pertinent aspects of solicitation, closing, and customer communications are complete and documented for the team
- Identify and pursue new and repeat business through prospecting calls, visits, site tours, lunches, and networking events
- Develop and maintain market awareness to ensure ability to predict revenue opportunities and set proactive strategies
- Analyze sales and revenue management reports to identify trends and future demand opportunities Monitor pricing, MAR and other minimums to ensure pricing is within an acceptable range based on available inventory, current sales/revenue strategies and market demand
- Participates in forecasting for revenue and expenses
- Conduct ongoing competitor price and product analysis to ensure proper rate positioning and product offering relative to competition
- Conducts weekly and monthly share analysis for measurement of hotels market performance versus competition and implements strategies accordingly in conjunction with the Regional Director of Sales, Regional Director of Revenue Management, GM
- Recommend and implement new sales programs at the hotel and accurately track ROI
- Initiates collateral and online marketing efforts to include all printed sales collateral, direct mail, discount promotions, e-mail marketing, website presence and tracks ROI on all advertising and marketing spend
- Prepares annual marketing/business and budget plans
- Set and monitor team member goals including weekly sales activities, room night and revenue goals monthly, quarterly, yearly
- Abides by Prime Time Selling hours
- Perform any other job-related duties as assigned
- Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Hotel Administration, Business, or Marketing
- Minimum of 5 years in progressive hotel sales with leadership responsibilities
- Strong analytical skills relative to impact on hotel revenues
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong understanding of revenue management principles
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Products, focus on Excel, Word and Outlook
- Ability to travel as needed
- Must have flexible work hours that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays
- The hiring process may consist of a phone interview, manager(s) interview, drug screen, background check, reference checks, and potential employment assessment. This job description is only intended to provide a general description of the benefits and compensation applicable to this position. Paid Time Off (PTO) is available for eligible associates in accordance with the Company's Paid Time Off policy. Specific compensation and benefit details will be discussed during the interview process.
- Schulte Hospitality Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Compensation: $50,000 - $55,000
- Work Today, Get Paid today, with Daily Pay!
- Free Telemedicine and Virtual Mental Health care access for All Associates starting day one!
- Multiple Health Insurance and Life Insurance options
- 401k Plan + Company Match
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Schulte Savings Marketplace Discounts on event tickets, electronics, gym memberships + more!
- Maintain and promote a teamwork environment with effective and clear communication amongst co-workers through positive leadership
- Provide pricing and guidance recommendations to sales staff, review and approve any special corporate negotiated rates
- Develop a working knowledge of the operations of the hotel, including food and beverage, guest services, reservations
- Develop a complete knowledge and ensure adherence to company sales policies and SOPs
- Drive customer loyalty to grow share of the account by delivering service excellence throughout each customer experience
- Provide guidance for RFP Season Annually to National Sales with the help from GM and/or Regional DOS & National Sales
- Ensure all pertinent aspects of solicitation, closing, and customer communications are complete and documented for the team
- Identify and pursue new and repeat business through prospecting calls, visits, site tours, lunches, and networking events
- Develop and maintain market awareness to ensure ability to predict revenue opportunities and set proactive strategies
- Analyze sales and revenue management reports to identify trends and future demand opportunities Monitor pricing, MAR and other minimums to ensure pricing is within an acceptable range based on available inventory, current sales/revenue strategies and market demand
- Participates in forecasting for revenue and expenses
- Conduct ongoing competitor price and product analysis to ensure proper rate positioning and product offering relative to competition
- Conducts weekly and monthly share analysis for measurement of hotels market performance versus competition and implements strategies accordingly in conjunction with the Regional Director of Sales, Regional Director of Revenue Management, GM
- Recommend and implement new sales programs at the hotel and accurately track ROI
- Initiates collateral and online marketing efforts to include all printed sales collateral, direct mail, discount promotions, e-mail marketing, website presence and tracks ROI on all advertising and marketing spend
- Prepares annual marketing/business and budget plans
- Set and monitor team member goals including weekly sales activities, room night and revenue goals monthly, quarterly, yearly
- Abides by Prime Time Selling hours
- Perform any other job-related duties as assigned
- Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Hotel Administration, Business, or Marketing
- Minimum of 5 years in progressive hotel sales with leadership responsibilities
- Strong analytical skills relative to impact on hotel revenues
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong understanding of revenue management principles
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Products, focus on Excel, Word and Outlook
- Ability to travel as needed
- Must have flexible work hours that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays
- The hiring process may consist of a phone interview, manager(s) interview, drug screen, background check, reference checks, and potential employment assessment. This job description is only intended to provide a general description of the benefits and compensation applicable to this position. Paid Time Off (PTO) is available for eligible associates in accordance with the Company's Paid Time Off policy. Specific compensation and benefit details will be discussed during the interview process.
- Schulte Hospitality Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Compensation: $50,000 - $55,000
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in airport director jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in aviation management, public administration, or a related field
- Experience managing FAA Part 139 airport certification and compliance programs
- Proven leadership of multi-departmental teams including operations, security, and maintenance
- Background in airport capital improvement planning and project oversight
- Familiarity with TSA regulations, emergency response planning, and airfield safety standards
- Strong public relations and government stakeholder engagement experience
Tips for Your Airport Director Job Search
Tailor your resume to FAA regulations
Airport directors are expected to know FAA Part 139 certification requirements cold. Pull specific regulation numbers and compliance outcomes from your past roles rather than listing generic operations experience, so reviewers see practical regulatory fluency immediately.
Highlight capital project scope directly
Most airport director postings ask for experience managing multi-million-dollar infrastructure projects. Name the specific projects you led, the dollar value, and the outcome, because hiring committees at airport authorities use those figures to assess whether your background fits their runway.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists airport director openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by airport classification
GA airports, reliever airports, commercial service airports, and international hubs each have different operational priorities. Filter your search by airport type and size, then adjust your cover letter to address the specific staffing, budget, and stakeholder challenges common to that classification.
Prepare a stakeholder communication example
Airport director interviews almost always include a scenario question about managing conflict between airlines, TSA, local government, and community groups. Bring a concrete example where you aligned competing interests around a facility decision, because panels evaluate leadership style as much as technical knowledge.
Negotiate start date around budget cycles
Airport authorities operate on fiscal year budgets that heavily influence when new directors can approve spending. If you receive an offer, ask about the current budget cycle before agreeing on a start date so you can hit the ground with actual decision-making authority rather than waiting for a new fiscal year.
Airport Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most airport directors?
City of Atlanta, Areas, and CLEAR are hiring the most airport directors right now, with openings concentrated in California, Georgia, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Municipal airport authorities and regional aviation commissions tend to post the highest volume of director-level roles.
How many airport director jobs are remote?
About 33% of airport director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on operational nature of the role. The sub-areas most compatible with remote or hybrid schedules include policy development, stakeholder communications, and strategic planning functions within larger airport authority organizations.
How do you become an airport director?
Start with a degree in aviation management, public administration, or a closely related field, then build operational experience in airport settings, ideally progressing through roles like operations supervisor or assistant director. Obtaining an Accredited Airport Executive credential through the American Association of Airport Executives strengthens your candidacy significantly. Most director roles require demonstrated experience managing FAA compliance, capital budgets, and multi-agency coordination before you are considered for the top position.
Can you get hired as an airport director with limited experience?
Direct airport director roles at larger facilities are rarely accessible without substantial operations leadership behind you, but smaller general aviation airports and reliever airports regularly hire directors from adjacent backgrounds in public administration, transportation planning, or municipal management. Volunteering with airport advisory boards, pursuing the AAE accreditation process, and moving into an assistant director role at a smaller airport are the most practical paths to your first director title.
What does the airport director interview process look like?
Most airport director searches begin with an application review by a search committee made up of airport authority board members and elected officials. Shortlisted candidates typically complete a panel interview covering operational scenarios, budget management, and community relations, followed by a public forum where finalists present their vision for the airport to community stakeholders. Background checks and reference calls with former boards or city officials are standard before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to airport director jobs?
You can find and apply to airport director jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your background and target airport type, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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