Greg King
About Greg King
Greg King serves as the Director of California Airport Operations at Hawaiian Airlines, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in airport management, having held various leadership roles at United Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, overseeing operations, capital projects, and budget management across multiple airports.
Current Role at Hawaiian Airlines
Greg King serves as the Director of California Airport Operations at Hawaiian Airlines since 2022. In this role, he leads a team responsible for operations across eight airports in California. His focus includes strategic relations with Port and City Airport Affairs. King operates in a hybrid work environment based in San Francisco, California.
Previous Experience at Hawaiian Airlines
Before his current position, Greg King worked at Hawaiian Airlines as the Director of Finance, Planning & Analysis from 2020 to 2022. During this time, he was involved in financial oversight and strategic planning initiatives, contributing to the airline's operational efficiency and financial governance.
Experience at United Airlines
Greg King held multiple roles at United Airlines. He served as General Manager at John Wayne Airport/Orange County from 2014 to 2016 and as General Manager in Ontario, California, from 2012 to 2014. He later became the Director of Airport Operations for the Regional Business from 2016 to 2020 in the Greater Chicago Area. His roles involved overseeing airport operations and enhancing service delivery.
Education and Training
Greg King studied Travel Management at Regional Occupational Programs from 1983 to 1984. He achieved a certification in Travel Management, which laid the foundation for his career in the aviation and airport operations sectors.
Operational Leadership and Project Management
In his current and previous roles, Greg King specializes in managing large-scale capital projects and operational excellence. He oversees the planning and execution of capital projects, ensuring they meet financial governance standards. He also manages multi-million-dollar budgets and vendor contracts, focusing on return on investment and cost minimization.