Airport Manager Jobs
Airport Manager jobs are open across commercial aviation, cargo operations, and fixed-base operators, at every level from assistant manager to director of airport operations, with specializations in ground services, airside safety, and terminal operations. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Intro
Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you’ll travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you’ll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board!
Why you'll love this job
- This job is a member of the Hubs and Gateways Team, within the Customer Experience Division.
- Responsible for the efficient use of resources to ensure operational performance. Ensure enforcement of all company and departmental procedures, including safety and security.
What you'll do
- Develops employees
- Implements methods of maximizing revenue and controlling expenses
- Oversees day to day customer service operations
- Solicits ideas and/or feedback from employees and accepts accountability for follow-through
- Communicates procedural changes to Customer Service Managers, supervisors and employees and ensures compliance
- Monitors and measures on time performance
- Identifies areas/individuals which require improvement; develops and implements methods to increase/improve performance
- Develops and enhances the work relationship with vendors, ensuring all parties perform their responsibilities properly
- Ensures all internal audit requirements are followed and accountable for compliance
- Reviews staffing requirements and schedules for all department employees, ensures adjustments are made as needed
- Conducts grievance hearings and servs as a grievance hearing officer as required
- Interprets the company's policies in a professional and positive manner to all customers
- Assists Directors with Customer Service Manager interviews and selections
- Aids/guides the development of Customer Service Managers and supervisory staff
- Shift work-including nights, weekends and holidays
All you'll need for success
Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience
- High School Degree or GED equivalent
- 3 years' airline supervisory experience
- 3 years' airport operations experience
Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience
- Proven experience in baggage handling, baggage systems, and MBR improvement
- Experience working in/on or with airport ramps
Skills, Licenses & Certifications
- Possess a valid US Driver's License
- Must be self-motivated and detail oriented, team player
- Able to perform in a fast paced environment while maintaining a professional and effective approach to high stress situations
- Ability to fulfill FAA criminal background checks to qualify for unescorted access privileges to airport security identification display areas (SIDA), if applicable
What you'll get
Feel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer:
- Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.
- Health Benefits: On day one, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that’s just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more.
- Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself – that’s why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need.
- 401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.
- Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more
Feel free to be yourself at American
From the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20+ Employee Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world.
Are you ready to feel a tremendous sense of pride and satisfaction as you do your part to keep the largest airline in the world running smoothly as we care for people on life’s journey? Feel free to be yourself at American.
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Who's Hiring
- Unifi15

- American Airlines14

- PrimeFlight Aviation14

- Paradies Lagardère10

- Aimbridge Hospitality10

Top Industries Hiring
- Transportation & Logistics11
- Consulting & Professional Services8
- Construction & Real Estate7
- Retail6
- Food & Beverage5
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in airport manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in aviation management, business administration, or a related field
- Experience managing airport operations under FAA Part 139 certification requirements
- Strong knowledge of TSA security protocols and airport emergency planning
- Proven leadership of cross-functional teams including ground crews and tenant relations
- Familiarity with airfield maintenance standards and NOTAM coordination procedures
- Excellent communication skills for coordinating with airlines, government agencies, and the public
Tips for Your Airport Manager Job Search
Align your resume to FAA compliance
Airport managers are evaluated heavily on regulatory knowledge. Make sure your resume calls out specific FAA Advisory Circulars, Part 139 certification experience, or TSA coordination work you've handled, not just generic operations management.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists airport manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target your search by airport classification
Job requirements differ sharply between commercial service airports, general aviation fields, and cargo hubs. Filter your search by airport type so you're not applying to roles built around infrastructure or staffing scales that don't match your background.
Quantify airside and terminal throughput
Hiring managers want to see scale. Replace vague claims with specifics: daily aircraft movements you oversaw, gate counts you managed, or the size of the ground crew you directed. Numbers specific to aviation operations stand out from generic management language.
Prepare for scenario-based safety questions
Airport manager interviews almost always include situational questions about emergency response, incursion incidents, or service disruptions. Walk through your answers using a clear action structure: what the situation was, what authority you held, and what the outcome was.
Negotiate using airport size and complexity
When discussing compensation, anchor the conversation to the operational complexity of the airport you're targeting, including runways, annual enplanements, and tenant mix. That framing positions your ask in terms the hiring committee already uses internally.
Airport Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most airport managers?
The companies hiring the most airport managers right now include Unifi, American Airlines, and PrimeFlight Aviation, with the largest share of openings in Florida, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand tends to be strongest at mid-size commercial service airports expanding capacity or replacing retiring leadership.
How many airport manager jobs are remote?
About 17% of airport manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the largely on-site nature of airfield and terminal oversight. The sub-areas most likely to allow remote or hybrid arrangements include airport planning, grant administration, and regulatory compliance roles that don't require daily physical presence on the airfield.
How do you become an airport manager?
Start by building a foundation in aviation operations, either through a degree in aviation management or hands-on roles like operations coordinator, ramp supervisor, or airfield operations specialist. Gain direct exposure to FAA Part 139 compliance, emergency planning, and tenant coordination. Moving into an assistant airport manager position is the most common path to the top role, giving you supervisory experience before taking on full accountability.
Can you get hired as an airport manager with little experience?
Breaking in with limited direct airport management experience is possible if you can demonstrate transferable operations leadership. Candidates with backgrounds in military aviation, logistics management, or municipal facilities oversight have made successful transitions. Focus applications on smaller general aviation airports or assistant manager roles where employers are more willing to develop candidates who show strong regulatory awareness and team leadership.
What does the airport manager interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a screening call from HR or a search firm, followed by a panel interview with airport authority leadership, city or county officials, and sometimes airline representatives. Expect scenario questions on emergency response, budget management, and tenant conflicts. Finalists often present a management philosophy or short-term operational plan before a final interview with the governing board or executive director.
Where can I find and apply to airport manager jobs?
You can find and apply to airport manager 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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