City of San Diego

Senior Airport Operations Assistant positions plan, schedule, assign, and lead the work of Airport Operations Assistants; assist in airport operations technical training; maintain aircraft inventory and billing data; coordinate maintenance services for airport vehicles, building maintenance services, and contracted maintenance services; enforce airport rules and regulations; operate radio communications equipment; respond to aircraft incidents; operate various types of motorized and power equipment; maintain airport facilities; perform minor maintenance; prepare a variety of memoranda, reports, and correspondence; and perform other duties as assigned. NOTES: Eligible benefited employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS). Senior Airport Operations Assistant employees are required to work five days per week, which may include weekends, most holidays, and after hours call-outs for emergencies. You must meet the following requirements on the date you apply, unless otherwise indicated. EXPERIENCE: You must meet ONE of the following options: Six months of full-time experience as an Airport Operations Assistant with the City of San Diego. One year and six months 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 AND six months of full-time experience in general aviation airport operations, including airport management, airport operational maintenance, air traffic control, or a closely related field. Associate's Degree or higher in Airport Flight Operations, Aviation Management, or a closely related field AND six months of full-time experience in general aviation airport operations, including airport management, airport operational maintenance, air traffic control, 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's Certificate. American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) Certification. Other aviation related ratings. Proficiency in the use of computer applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION): Proof of degree/transcripts, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements. Proof of 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: ; or to the Employee 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. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental questions will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in this initial screening process, your application will be reviewed for applicable education, experience, and/or training to ensure all minimum requirements have been met. Successful candidates will be placed on a list which will be used to fill position vacancies during the next six months (180 days). For each vacancy, only those candidates with the most appropriate qualifications will be contacted by the hiring department for an interview. 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, including a polygraph examination and/or background investigation. All screening processes must be successfully completed before employment begins. A positive test result 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 constitute 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. Rev. 11 - December 5, 2025 (New Recruitment Date) Compensation details: 31.65-37.8 Hourly Wage PI6c0bf3d3e92f-9033