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City of San Diego

Senior Airport Operations Assistant

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $31.65 - $37.80
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Work Schedule

Flexible
On-call
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Retirement Plan
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
employment training
Life insurance
Employee assistance program

Job Description

The City of San Diego is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Senior Airport Operations Assistant. The City of San Diego, renowned for its commitment to excellence and top-tier public service, operates one of the busiest and most vibrant airports in the region, focusing on ensuring safe, efficient, and seamless airport operations. As a key municipality in California, San Diego values personnel who are dedicated to maintaining high standards of operational integrity and community safety. This role is integral to supporting the airport's daily functions, maintaining safety regulations, and managing essential maintenance and operational tasks critical to the airport’s... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Valid California Class C driver license at the time of hire
  • six months of full-time experience as an Airport Operations Assistant with the City of San Diego or 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 or an 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
  • ability to work five days per week, including weekends, holidays, and after-hours call-outs for emergencies

Job Qualifications

  • 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

Job Duties

  • 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
  • perform other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

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