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Airport Operations Assistant

City of San Diego
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/29/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/29/2025
JOB
Airport Operations Assistant positions maintain airport facilities and equipment; relay airport information to the public; enforce airport rules and regulations; operate radio communications equipment; assist in the administration of a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program; coordinate resolutions to user concerns; collect fees and generate invoices; conduct airport inspections; coordinate special events; assist in the supervision of airport contractors; respond to airport safety hazards and discrepancies; disseminate Notices to Airmen (NOTAMS); document airport conditions; perform minor maintenance; coordinate responses to airport emergencies; use computer applications including SAP, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access; and perform other duties as assigned. NOTES: Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).Airport Operations Assistant positions are required to work five days per week, which may include weekends, most holidays, and after hours call-outs for emergencies.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
You must meet the following requirements on the date you apply, unless otherwise indicated.EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: You must meet ONE of the following options: One year of full-time experience in general aviation airport operations including airport management, airport operational maintenance, air traffic control, or a closely related field.Possession of a Private or Commercial Pilot's Certificate with an Instrument Rating or Military Aviator Rating.Associate's Degree in Airport Flight Operations, Aviation Management, or a closely related field. NOTE: City of San Diego employees using Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA) experience to qualify must submit written documentation signed by their appointing authority or payroll specialist, detailing the work performed, dates, and total number of qualifying OCA hours. OCA experience without the required documentation will NOT be considered.LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of hire. HIGHLY DESIRABLE: Pilot license.American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) Certification.Airline Transport Pilot and other aviation related ratings.Proficiency in the use of computer applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.Aircraft rescue/firefighting experience. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION): Proof of degree/transcripts, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.Proof of a Private or Commercial Pilot's Certificate with an Instrument Rating or Military Aviator Rating, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.For City of San Diego employees, proof of Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA), if utilized to meet the minimum requirements. Required documents should be attached electronically to your application. If you are unable to attach at the time of application submittal, you must submit them as soon as possible via fax: (619) 533-3337; or to the Employment Information Center: City of San Diego Personnel Department, 1200 Third Avenue - Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92101. Include your name and the title of the position for which you are applying.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Employment offers are conditional pending the results of all screening processes applicable to this position, which may include the following: confirmation of citizenship or legal right to work in the United States; completion of a pre-employment medical review and exam (which may include drug and alcohol testing); reference checks; and fingerprinting. Fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice for a conviction record report. Certain positions may require additional screening processes, which may include a polygraph examination and/or background investigation. All of these processes must be successfully completed before employment begins. A positive test for alcohol, cannabis/marijuana, illegal drugs, or inadequately explained prescription drugs, or misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of pertinent facts in any step of the screening or selection process, may be cause for disqualification or termination of employment. Nothing in this job posting constitutes an express or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego. Candidates must notify the Personnel Department of any change in their name, mailing address, email address, or phone number, otherwise they may miss employment opportunities.

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