Signature Aviation

Regional Manager – Airport Relations

Signature Aviation

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Florida • United States

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About the role

  • Manage and advance business relationships with airport authorities and stakeholders across an assigned region.
  • Focus on airport lease agreements, renewals, extensions, amendments, and development initiatives.
  • Serve as Signature Aviation’s primary business liaison at various Tier airport locations.
  • Combine strategic relationship management with hands-on execution to maintain and expand the airport footprint.
  • Support negotiation strategy and coordinate cross-functional execution for long-term value creation at airport locations.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred (Business, Aviation Management, Public Administration, Real Estate, Finance, or related field)**OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in airport relations, aviation operations, commercial real estate/leases, government/public sector affairs, or related aviation business environment.
  • Demonstrated experience leading negotiations, managing long-term stakeholder relationships, and supporting contract execution in a regulated environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word); ability to create and deliver clear, executive-ready materials.
  • Strong business judgment, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret financial drivers and evaluate trade-offs.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills; comfortable engaging with senior airport stakeholders and internal executive audiences.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities across multiple locations simultaneously.
  • Demonstrated ability to negotiate favorable agreements while protecting long-term relationships and Signature’s strategic interests.
  • Working understanding of airport lease structures, airport governance, compliance considerations, and aviation industry trends.
  • Ability to influence and align cross-functional partners to achieve outcomes without direct authority.
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Hard Skills & Tools
negotiationcontract executionfinancial analysisstakeholder managementaviation operationscommercial real estateairport lease agreementsstrategic relationship managementanalytical thinkingproblem-solving
Soft Skills
strong business judgmentverbal communicationwritten communicationorganizational skillsability to manage multiple prioritiesinfluencealignmentengagement with senior stakeholderscross-functional collaborationexecutive presentation