Explore Careers at DFW Airport

We strive to create a supportive work environment that educates, encourages, and empowers employees and their families to make lifestyle choices that optimizes their health, wellbeing, safety and contributions to our Airport and the community.

At DFW Airport, our key beliefs take us to new heights. We demonstrate our values each day. They inspire our actions and our behaviors, and help us achieve our results. They are the foundation that makes our people at our Airport thrive and succeed.

Vision

Travel. Transformed.

Mission

We provide an exceptional Airport experience for our customers and connect our community to the world.

Beliefs

  • You're Important

    We value you, your unique contributions and success.

  • Stepping Up

    You overcome obstacles and influence outcomes.

  • Reaching Out

    You collaborate with others to build trust and mutual success.

  • Owning It

    You own the DFW experience and do the right things to achieve results.

  • Innovating Wins

    You create leading edge solutions that set the standard.

 

​Our employees are central to everything we do at DFW. DFW Airport values its employees and is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits program – Total Rewards. We empower our employees to achieve optimal health, make meaningful connections, and become lifelong learners. The Airport continually evaluates the Total Rewards benefits program to help us attract and retain the best people.

(Click icon to view more info)

Health

Life happens, and when it does, we offer employees a range of options for medical plans. Dental and vision coverage is also available for employees and their families.

DFW Airport has an onsite LiveWell Center and LiveWell Health Clinic. The LiveWell Center provides access to a full weight room, cardio machines, group fitness classes, personal trainers and more at no cost for all employees. Employees can also take advantage of our onsite LiveWell Health Clinic as another resource to seek medical care such as immunizations, preventative screenings and more – no copay required.

To encourage healthy behavior, the Airport offers a Wellness Incentive Program where employees can earn up to three days pay each year.

Pay

DFW Airport is committed to providing competitive pay and medical, dental and vision benefits in order to attract and retain the workforce needed to be an employer of choice.

Employees are eligible for longevity pay after completing one full year of service as a regular full-time employee by end of fiscal year.

The Board is committed to a pay-for-performance philosophy in order to reward each employee for his or her contribution to the Airport. Merit increases or lump sum awards will be based on individual performance.

Basic term life insurance and AD&D coverage is provided and is fully paid for by DFW Airport as an automatic benefit to all employees.

Savings

We offer two pre-tax savings plans – 401(a) and 457(b) – to help employees set aside funds for retirement.

DFW matches the employee’s contribution up to 7% and also makes available retirement planning sessions and financial planning assistance.

Time Off

We recognize that an employee’s overall well-being includes being able to take time off. We encourage a healthy work-life balance.

At DFW Airport, we offer eligible employees paid time off including holidays, vacation days, sick time and also short-term or long-term disability coverage.

Extras

Employees can enjoy all the ‘extras’ of working at DFW Airport, like free Airport parking, employee discounts at shopping and dining locations in the terminals, tuition assistance and legal advice and services.

 

DFW Airport inspires a culture of holistic well-being so that everyone can lead balanced, healthy, energetic lives to achieve optimal results both at work and at home! DFW Airport’s employee wellness strategy is to enhance the physical, emotional and financial health of our employees and their families through awareness, education, tools, resources and inspiration.

  • Physical Health: We have a state of the art onsite LiveWell Center and satellite centers which give employees access to weights, cardio machines, group exercise classes, personal trainers, a Registered Dietician and more at no cost for employees. We also provide employees access to an onsite health clinic for primary / urgent care, immunizations and more.
  • Emotional Health: We go beyond just physical health and provide employees and their families resources to help with all of life’s demands.
  • Financial Health: We also provide financial education and resources to employees. Financial health integrates the current and future phases of an employee’s financial life and is not just limited to planning for retirement.
 

DFW Airport’s customers arrive from hundreds of destinations around the world, and Airport employees reflect the diversity of its customers and community. DFW Airport is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture.

Our D&I programs at DFW leverage:

  • Our Diversity Leadership Council is a cross functional team of senior leaders who champion our D&I initiatives.
  • Our 7 Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). ERGs are groups of employees who join together in their workplace based on shared characteristics or life experiences
    • WIN – Women’s Initiative Network
    • HOLA – Hispanic Outreach by Leaders in Action
    • AACTION – African American Collaborating Towards Inclusion Outreach Networking
    • LEAAD – Leading Excellence in Asian American Development
    • FLI – Future Leaders Initiative
    • SERVE – Supporting Engaging Recognizing Veteran Employees
    • PRIDE – Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay, Transgender, Ally
  • Mentoring Programs: Over the years, we have provided mentorship programs for women and young leaders, and recently created a program for all employees.
 
Commitment to the Community
DFW is a vital community asset that helps drive economic vitality in North Texas, and we believe community involvement is important. Our employee volunteer and giving program – DFW CARES – is just one of the programs which allows us to make a positive impact through employee involvement. Each year, DFW employees log thousands of volunteer hours with organizations they care about.
Commitment to the Environment:
DFW Airport is on a journey to reimagine what an airport can be. This starts with our commitment to integrate environmental, social and governance (ESG) best practices into our culture. We are proud to showcase DFW Airport’s industry leadership in this area. Every accomplishment is made possible because of the passion and dedication of the DFW Team. Together, we are shaping the future of air travel for our customers and the community. To view our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, visit www.dfwairport.com/esg.
 

Enhancing a Culture of Continuous Learning

At DFW Airport, we work hard to attract employees with the skills necessary to understand complex technologies and systems that will drive our strategic focus. Professional development is essential to building a capable workforce, and employees are given the opportunity to improve their knowledge, skills, and abilities to maximize performance in executing job responsibilities. Airport employees have access to a number of development options to enrich their professional growth through live classes and online learning experiences.

From day one, employees learn about the areas DFW Airport is focusing efforts. Through Passport Orientation and the strategic plan workshop, the 100 Minute Journey, every employee sees how they connect to the six Key Results in our strategic plan.

No matter your role, you will understand how what you do every day contributes to our success.