Full-Time
Executive Assistant
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
1,001-5,000 employees
International airport hub serving global destinations
No salary listed
Dallas, TX, USA
In Person
Bachelor's
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- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- At least four years of experience providing high-level administrative or executive support in a complex organization is required.
- Demonstrated ability to support senior leaders with discretion, professionalism, and independent judgment is required.
- Advanced proficiency with modern office technology and collaboration platforms is required.
- Possession of a valid Class C driver’s license is required if required by the assignment.
- Strong understanding of executive office protocols, confidentiality, and professional communication standards is required.
- Ability to anticipate executive needs and proactively manage priorities in a dynamic environment is required.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive, is required.
- Experience working with enterprise systems such as SAP Concur and Oracle platforms is required.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting effectively at all organizational levels are required.
- A high level of emotional intelligence, discretion, and executive presence is required.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail and accuracy are required.
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities while maintaining composure and professionalism is required.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across diverse stakeholders is required.
- Provides high-level, confidential executive support, exercising sound judgment, discretion, and independent decision-making in support of Executive Vice President(s).
- Acts as a trusted executive partner, proactively anticipating needs, managing priorities, and enabling executive effectiveness in a fast-paced environment.
- Manages complex executive calendars, scheduling meetings and commitments while balancing competing priorities and aligning with business objectives.
- Serves as a gatekeeper for executive communications, screening inquiries, managing information flow, and independently resolving issues when appropriate.
- Drafts, edits, and reviews executive correspondence, reports, presentations, and briefing materials with accuracy, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Coordinates executive meetings, briefings, and events, including agendas, materials, logistics, and follow-up on action items.
- Plans and coordinates domestic and international travel, including itineraries, approvals, and expense reporting, ensuring accuracy and policy compliance.
- Utilizes enterprise systems and collaboration tools, including Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint, SAP Concur, and Oracle platforms, to streamline workflows and improve executive efficiency.
- Maintains organized digital and physical records in accordance with records management, retention standards, and confidentiality requirements.
- Supports budget tracking, expense reconciliation, procurement requests, and Travel Card transactions, ensuring proper documentation and compliance.
- Builds and maintains effective working relationships with internal leaders, external stakeholders, and community partners, representing the executive office with professionalism.
- May provide functional guidance or coordination to administrative staff within the division and performs related duties in support of executive and organizational priorities.
- An associate’s or bachelor’s degree is preferred.
DFW Airport is a major international airport that serves as a transportation hub, welcoming about 72.2 million travelers each year and offering 254 nonstop destinations (191 domestic, 63 international). Its facilities are undergoing modernization, including Terminal F and Terminal C renovations, to improve the customer experience as travelers move through the airport. DFW operates as a large economic engine for North Texas, generating over $37 billion in economic impact annually and connecting people for business and leisure travel. The airport prioritizes sustainability with a goal to reach carbon net zero by 2030. Its differentiation comes from achieving recognition like the 2022 ASQ award for Best Airport serving over 40 million passengers in North America, its scale as a hub, and its ongoing investments in facilities, digital tools (e.g., DFW App), and services that enhance traveler convenience.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$1M
Headquarters
Dallas, Texas
Founded
1974
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Terminal F construction started July 2026, advancing a $4B expansion plan.
- DFW won an $8M FAA grant for 37 restroom accessibility upgrades in May 2026.
- eCUP is nearing completion, cutting terminal-heating emissions and supporting renewable-powered growth.
What critics are saying
- SP Plus cuts hit 313 DFW workers after contract nonrenewal, risking service disruption by September.
- DFW's hub dependence on American Airlines concentrates volume, pricing power, and schedule risk.
- Terminal F's multibillion buildout risks delays, cost overruns, and 2027 capacity slippage.
What makes Dallas Fort Worth International Airport unique
- DFW is North America's first and largest carbon-neutral airport, with net-zero 2030.
- Terminal F is bespoke for American Airlines, locking in a 2043 use-and-lease agreement.
- myDFW app, parking rewards, and real-time tools deepen passenger lock-in and data capture.
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↑ 13%Carbon neutral vs. Climate Neutral: why the difference matters. Understanding two commonly confused terms and what they mean for organizations pursuing sustainability goals. If you've spent any time reading about sustainability, you've probably encountered the terms "carbon neutral" and "climate neutral." Although they are often used interchangeably, they describe different concepts. Understanding the distinction helps organizations set more meaningful environmental goals and communicate their progress more accurately. What does carbon neutral mean? Carbon neutrality focuses primarily on carbon dioxide (CO[2]), the greenhouse gas most commonly associated with energy production and transportation. An organization becomes carbon neutral when the amount of carbon dioxide it emits is balanced by an equivalent amount removed from the atmosphere through natural or engineered carbon sinks, emissions reductions, or verified offsets [1] [,] [2]. Achieving carbon neutrality is an important milestone for many organizations, but it does not address all greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change. What does Climate Neutral mean? Climate neutrality takes a broader approach. Rather than focusing exclusively on carbon dioxide, it considers the full spectrum of greenhouse gases (including methane, nitrous oxide, and fluorinated gases) based on their contribution to global warming [3]. Like carbon neutrality, climate neutrality seeks to balance greenhouse gas emissions with removals, resulting in no net contribution to climate change. Because it accounts for all greenhouse gases, climate neutrality provides a more comprehensive measure of an organization's climate impact [2] [,] [3]. A real-world example: UC Merced. The University of California, Merced became the first public research university in the United States and the first campus in the University of California system to achieve carbon neutrality [4]. The university accomplished this through campus-wide energy optimization, renewable energy, energy load shifting, electrification of fleet vehicles and grounds equipment, and expanded electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Its achievement demonstrates that carbon neutrality requires coordinated action across facilities, transportation, and operations [4]. Another example: Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. Another example of carbon neutrality in practice is Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). In 2016, DFW became the first airport in North America to achieve "Airport Carbon Accreditation Level 3+ (Neutrality)" through the Airport Carbon Accreditation program [5]. Today, it remains the largest carbon-neutral airport in the Americas while pursuing the ambitious goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions without offsets by 2030. The airport is reducing emissions through renewable energy procurement, energy-efficient infrastructure, electrification initiatives, and innovative operational improvements [6] [,] [7]. Maintaining carbon neutrality is not a one-time achievement - it requires continuous improvement. As part of that ongoing effort, ecoPreserve partnered with DFW to develop a Zero Waste Roadmap that identifies strategies to reduce waste sent to landfills, increase material recovery, and improve operational efficiency. This initiative is helping DFW further reduce lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions while supporting the airport's broader sustainability and resilience goals [8]. Why the difference matters. For many organizations, carbon neutrality is an important milestone but is not always the final destination. Climate neutrality encourages a more comprehensive view of environmental impact by considering all greenhouse gases and the broader systems that influence climate change. Researchers are continuing to refine its understanding of methane and other short-lived climate pollutants. Some studies suggest that stable methane emissions from ruminant livestock may have a different long-term warming profile than carbon dioxide, illustrating why climate neutrality requires a more nuanced assessment than carbon accounting alone [9]. What this means for sustainability leaders. Whether an organization pursues carbon neutrality or climate neutrality depends on its goals, operations, and reporting framework. Regardless of the path chosen, understanding the distinction helps leaders establish more credible sustainability commitments and communicate them more transparently. As businesses, universities, airports, and governments continue to set ambitious environmental targets, success will increasingly depend on addressing not only carbon dioxide emissions but also the broader climate impacts of their operations. SOURCES [1] University of Oxford. (n.d.). What is net zero? Net Zero Climate. Link [2] United Nations. (n.d.). Climate Neutral Now. UN Climate Change. Link [3] European Commission. (n.d.). Climate Action and the Green Deal. European Commission. Link [4] University of California, Merced. (n.d.). Carbon Neutrality. UC Merced Sustainability. Link [5] Airports Council International. (n.d.). DFW named first North American airport to achieve carbon neutral certification. Airports Council International. Link [6] DFW International Airport. (n.d.). Sustainability. DFW Airport. Link [7] DFW International Airport. (n.d.). Zero Carbon Electric Central Utility Plant. DFW Airport. Link [8] ecoPreserve. (n.d.). DFW Zero Waste Roadmap. ecoPreserve. Link [9] University of Oxford, Oxford Martin School. (n.d.). What is GWP*? Net Zero Climate. Link Mark Maxwell Director of Green Building Certifications July 16, 2026
DFW Airport launches myDFW Rewards, expanding personalized travel tools ahead of summer travel season. New loyalty program rewards customers for planning ahead and prebooking parking. DFW AIRPORT, Texas (June 15, 2026) DFW Airport is helping customers plan ahead, save time and earn rewards that can be used towards future bookings with the launch of myDFW Rewards, a new loyalty program for Prebooked Parking that builds on the airport's growing suite of digital travel tools. This program represents the next step in DFW's broader effort to provide customers with real-time information, personalized services and digital tools that help simplify the travel journey from curb to gate. Through myDFW accounts and the DFW Airport mobile app, customers can already access live parking availability, Prebook Parking, view security checkpoint wait times, check for flight updates, navigate terminals using interactive maps and customize their airport updates. "Customers increasingly expect real-time information and personalized experiences throughout their journey," said Paul Puopolo, Executive Vice President, Chief Technology and Innovation Officer. "myDFW Rewards builds on the digital tools we've introduced over the last several years by giving customers another reason to plan ahead, engage with the airport and take advantage of the information and services available through a myDFW account." As North Texas enters one of the busiest travel periods of the year, myDFW Rewards encourages customers to plan ahead while providing additional value for choosing convenient DFW parking options. How myDFW Rewards works. Customers can begin earning rewards in three simple steps: * Create a myDFW account * Prebook Parking through the DFW Airport website and mobile app * Earn points that can be redeemed for future parking savings As part of the launch, existing myDFW account holders and customers who create a myDFW account before Sept. 30 will receive a welcome bonus of 100 points. The airport's Prebooked Parking program, which can save travelers up to 50% compared to drive-up rates, continues to grow, surpassing one million customers earlier this year. Today, more than 900,000 travelers rely on their myDFW account and the DFW Airport mobile app to plan and manage their journeys, from booking parking in advance to checking security wait times and accessing real-time airport information. MyDFW Rewards applies exclusively to parking reservation booked in advance. Drive-up parking transactions are not eligible to earn rewards. More ways to plan ahead. The new loyalty program joins a growing list of customer tools available through myDFW and the DFW Airport mobile app for IOS and Android. Tools designed to give real-time info needed to plan ahead include: * Prebook Parking and save up to 50% compared to drive-up rates * View real-time parking availability across airport parking products * Check security checkpoint wait times before arriving at the terminal * Check flight status updates and travel information * Navigate terminals using interactive maps * Discover dining, shopping and airport services throughout the airport * Customize airport preferences for a more personalized travel experience MyDFW Rewards is designed to evolve over time as the airport continues investing in tools that help customers make informed decisions before and during their journey. Customers can create a myDFW account and learn more at dfwairport.com or through the DFW Airport mobile app. About Dallas Fort Worth International Airport Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is one of the most connected and busiest airports in the world. Centered between owner cities Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas, DFW Airport also serves as a major economic engine and job generator for the North Texas region. The airport's historic $12 billion capital plan - DFW Forward - is set to transform the customer experience and plan for the future with monumental upgrades and expansions underway across DFW's terminals, airfield and roadway infrastructure. For more information, visit the DFW website or download the DFW Airport mobile app for iOS and Android devices. Follow @dfwairport on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X.
This major US airport's $12B expansion will add A new Terminal in 2027. By Felix Gott May 26, 2026 8:30 pm EST Although you might not know it from some of the news stories in recent months, the U.S. aviation system is having one of its most transformative periods in decades. While many of the headlines focus on the major budget airline Spirit shutting down its operations or the cost of jet fuel as a result of the conflict in the Middle East, this paints a somewhat misleading picture. At the same time, there has been a boom in airport investment, with tens of billions of dollars committed to projects to redevelop transport hubs across the country, changing the way the sector operates and kickstarting a new age of air travel. Several U.S. airlines have permanently cancelled several flights and routes in the last few months. And some of these moves are cost-saving exercises in response to global events. But many of them are strategic shake-ups, reassigning staff and planes to new routes and markets. Similarly, several airports have announced enormous expansion projects designed to power them into the future. One of the most impressive examples is the $12 billion expansion project at Dallas-Fort Worth International (DFW), which includes a $5.6 billion investment in a brand-new terminal. Dallas-Fort Worth is already the third-busiest airport hub in the world and second in the U.S. after Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). This major expansion is designed to support further growth and will cement the airport's relationship with American Airlines, which has provided around $4 billion of the budget, and will be the only carrier in the new Terminal F. What does the Dallas-Fort Worth expansion include? In common with many other major airports in the U.S., most of DFW was built in the 20th century and hasn't been upgraded much since then. As a result, a lot of the existing infrastructure is outdated and unfit for purpose, and certainly not future-proofed. The DFW Forward project will address this. The main focus of the project is the brand-new Terminal F, a joint project by DFW and American Airlines. It will feature 31 self-supported gates, a new Skylink station, and a huge concourse. Upgrades and renovations are also planned in Terminal A and Terminal C. Alongside the terminal improvements, there are plenty of planned works that are less visible to tourists but just as important. The heating and cooling systems will get a full modernization, with energy supplied entirely from renewable resources. New roads will ease traffic issues and make pick-up and drop-off a breeze. The project began in 2023, when Runway 17R/35L was closed for renovation. The renewable-powered electric central utility plant project began in 2025, and the first phases of the official DFW Forward project are due to complete in 2026. Terminal F will open for business in 2027, and the entire project is due for completion in 2030.
DFW lands $8M grant for restroom accessibility upgrades. DFW Airport was recently awarded an $8 million grant to make accessibility improvements to 37 bathrooms. Here's what you need to know. May 20, 2026 On Monday, the Secretary of the US Department of Transportation, Sean Duffy, announced that DFW Airport will be receiving an $8 million federal grant to help improve bathroom accessibility. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the funds, which will be used to modernize 37 bathrooms across five airport terminals. The goal is to make each of them more accessible for wheelchair users and for families traveling with strollers. Secretary Duffy wrote in the press release, "We're making airports inviting spaces for parents and children to relax and recharge prior to boarding." Along with making improvements to the airport's restrooms, the goal is to create additional family-friendly spaces over time, such as additional nursing pods and mothers' rooms. Play areas, family screening lanes, and sensory rooms for those with special needs are all ideas Secretary Duff is seeking to deliver in the future. Read this story for free. Already subscribed? Enter your email to continue.
Dallas Fort Worth opens new aircraft rescue and firefighting station. By Alex Pack May 12, 2026 3 Mins Read Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) has opened a new East Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) station as part of a wider US$130m investment in emergency response infrastructure. The facility replaces two fire stations that have been in operation for more than 50 years, and forms part of the airport's capital improvement program, DFW Forward. The investment comes as DFW continues to expand operations, having ranked as the fourth-busiest commercial airport in the world in 2025 and third for total aircraft movements, with more than 743,000 flight operations. The ARFF modernization program will consolidate four existing stations into two centralized facilities on the east and west sides of the airfield. A second, west-side station is expected to open later this year. Vernon Evans, chair of the DFW Airport board of directors, said, "DFW serves as the global gateway and economic engine for North Texas, and the completion of this project celebrates DFW's commitment to our long-term vision for growth, while ensuring we maintain the highest standards of safety for our customers, employees and community." The new station includes 10 apparatus bays with high-speed doors designed to allow multiple vehicles to deploy simultaneously. It also features 21 dorm rooms, training and fitness areas, and dedicated spaces for hazardous materials, decontamination and equipment storage. Built to ICC-500 standards, the facility includes an F5-rated storm shelter and infrastructure designed to maintain operations during extreme weather conditions. Chris McLaughlin, CEO of DFW Airport, said, "Safety is part of our DNA. We build our safety culture through a multilayered approach that emphasizes training and preparedness, by making significant investments in infrastructure, and by equipping the dedicated members of DFW's Department of Public Safety to operate at their peak every day." He added that the investment will support the airport's goal of serving nearly 100 million passengers annually by the end of the decade. Additional upgrades include the introduction of hybrid ARFF vehicles designed for fluorine-free firefighting foams. The new vehicles can accelerate from 0-80km/h in around 21 seconds, improving response times across the airport's 7,000ha site. Daniel White, chief of DFW Fire-Rescue, said, "We have better positioning and the ability to move multiple units concurrently, which means faster deployment to any number of airfield emergencies." DFW has also introduced a new mobile command post, a 12m unit equipped with cameras, satellite connectivity and multi-agency radio systems, allowing teams to manage incidents in real time. Jerome Woodard, executive vice president and chief operating officer at DFW, said, "This new station and integrated capabilities build on DFW's connected approach to safety, aligning infrastructure, technology and real-time communication."