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Some jobs at DFW Airport pay $128,000 a year. Here’s how to get your foot in the door

Members of the ground crew unload baggage from an American Airlines flight from Grand Rapids, MI on May 9, 2023, at DFW Airport. (Shafkat Anowar/The Dallas Morning News/TNS)
Members of the ground crew unload baggage from an American Airlines flight from Grand Rapids, MI on May 9, 2023, at DFW Airport. (Shafkat Anowar/The Dallas Morning News/TNS) TNS

If you’re looking for a job at DFW Airport, you’re in luck, as there are 56 job openings across a variety of specializations.

Here’s what you should know about the types of jobs you can apply for at DFW Airport and what the recruitment process looks like.

What types of jobs are available at DFW Airport?

There are eight divisions:

  • Public Safety: This includes police, fire and civilian support. Police department compensation ranges from $68,000 to $115,000 and fire from $63,000 to $128,000.
  • Customer Experience & Revenue: There are currently seven job openings in this department.
  • Infrastructure & Development: There are currently 17 job openings in this department.
  • Operations: There are currently five job openings in this department.
  • Administration & Diversity: There are currently five job openings in this department.
  • Finance & ITS: There are currently nine job openings in this department.
  • Global Strategy & Development: There are currently four job openings in this department.
  • Innovation: There are no job openings in this department, but you can sign up here to be a part of the talent network for job alerts and updates.

Click here for the complete list of current job openings. For more information, email Careers@DFWairport.com.

How can you apply for a job at DFW Airport?

  • Visit this career portal.

  • Select the job that interests you and click on the “Apply” button at the top or bottom of the job posting.

  • Read carefully and follow through to the end of the application process. You’ll know that you are done when you see a large green checkmark.

How much does DFW Airport pay?

While it depends on the division and job you apply for, the average salary ranges from $30,000 to $133,000 per year, according to Indeed data. Average hourly pay ranges from $11 to $36 per hour.

Learn about the airport’s benefits program here.

What is DFW Airport’s recruitment process?

The recruitment process consists of six steps, per the airport website:

  1. Application
  2. Phone Interview
  3. Interview with Manager
  4. Panel Interview
  5. Offer
  6. Onboarding

Tips for getting a job at DFW Airport

Keep these tips from DFW Airport recruiters in mind:

  • “A polished resume is a paper representation of you as a candidate; it should be tailored to highlight your professional experience relating to the position requirements,” said Johnny F III.

  • “Great accomplishments in business often take time and perseverance. If your first application is unsuccessful, try gaining more experience at your current job, and then try again,” said Chad P.

  • “Being flexible, positive and enthusiastic about change can help open doors to success,” said Rosie M.

  • “Job seekers, especially women, tend to underestimate the value they bring to a role. Take the leap, apply for that job,” said Heather F.

  • “Our recruiters will always review your online application, not a computer algorithm. Use it to your advantage by personalizing resumes to highlight your passion, commitment and dedication,” said Diana W.

  • “This is your hair flipping moment. Make it count!” said Melida B.

Dalia Faheid
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Dalia Faheid was a service journalism reporter at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram from 2021 to 2023.
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