The County of San Diego is currently accepting job applications for Airport Operations Coordinator, to fill immediate vacancies within the county's airport system. This position will be primarily located at McClellan-Palomar Airport in Carlsbad but will also travel to the other 7 County of San Diego Airports. Information about County Airports can be found here.
Under the direction of the Assistant Airport Manager, this position plans, organizes, and supervises airside and landside operations; monitoring Airport for compliance with federal, state and local laws; issue NOTAMs for surface closures and condition reporting as appropriate; mitigate wildlife hazards; respond to emergencies and assist with the coordination of emergency activities. This position also reviews and acts on matters involving safety, security, customer service, certification, and other related matters as they impact airlines, tenants, and passengers.
An associate's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in airport/aviation management or a closely related field; AND, two (2) years of full-time experience at an airport performing airport operations or airport management duties.
Note: Qualifying experience or education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
County of San Diego-Department of Public Works
When you drive on county roads, fly from a neighborhood airport, or pull over for that snowplow on your way to Julian, you have interacted with our department. Your safety and convenience matter to us, and we make sure nearly 2,000 miles of roadways, bridges and guardrails, signs, traffic signals and crosswalks are ready for you, as well as the eight County airports we operate including McClellan-Palomar, Gillespie Field and Ramona.
McClellan-Palomar Airport in Carlsbad is a gateway to and from San Diego’s North County. It serves the general aviation community, corporate aircraft and commercial services.
The airport is an important part of the community with its $461 million in industry activity, and generates $72 million in federal, state, and local taxes annually.