The Executive Director, Operations leads day-to-day campus and aviation operations for the Aerospace Center for Excellence (ACE) and oversees operational execution of the SUN ’n FUN Aerospace Expo. Reporting to the CEO, this role provides strategic and hands-on leadership across airport-style operations, airfield coordination, facilities, infrastructure, safety, regulatory compliance, emergency access, traffic management, and large-scale event operations in a complex aviation environment. Responsibilities include oversight of operational standards, vendors, infrastructure projects, master site planning, and integrated Expo operations including security, transportation, admissions, camping, and guest experience. The Executive Director leads staff and volunteer teams, manages procurement and