Adventure experiences and retail products in the Outer Banks since 1974
Kitty Hawk Kites operates a hybrid retail and experiential business across recreational activities (hang gliding, kiteboarding, kayaking) and product sales in coastal North Carolina. The hiring mix is heavily weighted toward sales and ops (21 and 15 roles respectively), with a notable spike in intern and junior positions—reflecting seasonal labor demands typical of tourism-dependent operators. Pain-point clustering around inventory (back orders, accuracy, stock adjustments) and shipping costs suggests friction in supply-chain execution that's limiting growth velocity despite accelerating hiring.
Notable leadership hires: Warehouse Operations Lead
Kitty Hawk Kites has operated in Nags Head, North Carolina since 1974, offering both adventure activities (hang gliding, paragliding, kiteboarding, paddleboarding, kayaking) and retail inventory (kites, outdoor gear, toys). The business serves two customer bases: tourists and locals seeking experiences, and retail buyers. The company runs instructor training, seasonal festivals, and retail operations across the Outer Banks. Active projects include expanding youth programming (kids' days), building out short-form video production, and scaling social media and Meta ad management, indicating a push toward digital customer acquisition.
Headquartered in Nags Head, North Carolina. Actively hiring in the United States and Australia.
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