100+ New Jobs: What Avelo's McKinney Airport Base Means for Collin County

When Avelo Airlines announced its McKinney National Airport (DTX) launch on June 30, 2026, most coverage focused on the five routes and the $99 introductory fares. Buried in the same announcement was a number that matters just as much locally: more than 100 new jobs.

That job count exists because Avelo isn't just flying a route through McKinney — it's basing two Boeing Next-Generation 737-800 aircraft here. A crew base means the airline needs people who live and work locally: pilots, flight attendants, aircraft technicians, and airport personnel, all tied to DTX rather than commuting in from another hub. Avelo has publicly named those four categories; it hasn't published a role-by-role breakdown of exactly how the 100-plus figure splits between them.

Avelo frames the move as part of a broader Texas push. "As a proud Texas-born company, we are excited to grow our presence in North Texas and Collin County, one of the fastest growing areas in America," CEO Andrew Levy said in the announcement. McKinney Mayor Bill Cox tied it to the city's wider growth story: the new service "reflects the demand for convenient air travel closer to home and reinforces McKinney's position as a destination for residents, businesses, and investment."

The base opens alongside the airport's first commercial flights, which begin on a staggered schedule starting November 11, 2026. Avelo has not published a public hiring deadline, but interested applicants can apply directly through Avelo's careers site ahead of launch.

We'll update this article if Avelo or the City of McKinney publish more specific hiring numbers or a breakdown by role.