Under the general supervision of the Airport Operations Manager, this position performs a variety of work in overall operations, administration, emergency response, construction projects, customer service, and management support duties. Primary duties include supervision of Airport Operations personnel and the coordination of aeronautical activities and operations. Assists in monitoring and maintaining safe and efficient airport use and to respond to real or potential emergency situations at TKI. The primary mission is compliance with and implementation of Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 139 and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 1542. This position supervises other Airport Operations employees.
Essential Functions/Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Airport Management or other aviation related degree is required in conjunction with a minimum of two (3) years' experience in operations at a large reliever or commercial service airport.
OR:
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in any other field will be accepted with a minimum of five (5) years experience in operations at a large reliever or commercial service airport.
Any work related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications may be an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
(2) years supervisory experience.
AAAE Certified Member (CM) or Airport Certified Employee (ACE) credential highly desirable.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Must pass a drug screen and background check.
Must have Class C Texas Driver’s License
Complete “Trusted Agent” training within 6 months of hire.
Exciting things are happening at McKinney National Airport located in McKinney, Texas. TKI has served as a general aviation airport for over 40 years averaging over 150,000 operations a year. TKI is now transitioning to deliver commercial air service in support of the growing population and ongoing business investment in the North Texas region. With funding secured for the new terminal and expressed interest by several airlines to launch service at TKI, a passenger terminal to serve our community’s current needs is now under construction with the terminals public dedication anticipated in late 2026.
