Deputy Executive Director (DED) of Maintenance and Facilities
LAWA (LAX)
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Posted: 31-Mar-26
Location: Los Angeles, California
Type: Full Time
Salary: $199,153 - $291,171
Salary Details:
The salary range for the Deputy General Manager Airports II is $199,153 - $291,171. A highly competitive compensation package will be presented to selected candidates. The City of Los Angeles offers an excellent benefits package, including an automobile and a retirement plan through the Los Angeles City Employees’ Retirement System (LACERS).
Preferred Education:
4 Year Degree
Additional Information:
Employer will assist with relocation costs.
Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) serves as the aviation authority for two of Southern California’s most critical infrastructures: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Van Nuys General Aviation Airport (VNY). LAWA is a self-supporting department in the City of Los Angeles and is governed by a seven-member Board of Airport Commissioners (Board).
The DED for Maintenance and Facilities is responsible for overseeing Facilities and Technical and Maintenance Services, Asset Management, and other utility group divisions. The DED is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and replacement of all existing terminal, airside, and landside facilities at LAWA and the procurement, repair, and replacement of all LAWA police, construction, and other equipment and vehicles. The individual will be responsible for enforcing facility replacement standards and systems, tenant construction approvals, small works construction projects, LAX’s central utility plant, and the maintenance of LAWA building systems. The person will report to the COO.
LAWA requires that applicants for the DED of Maintenance and Facilities possess a bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university with a degree in Facilities Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or a closely related field. The ideal candidate should also possess superior leadership skills with at least five years of full-time management-level experience in facilities replacement schedules, facilities design, budget control, and construction scheduling. Knowledge of major airport planning and administration is also highly desired. Appointment to a position in the classification is subject to a one-year probationary period as provided by Section 1011 of the City Charter.
Allow your career to take flight with Los Angeles World Airports.
Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) is a department within the City of Los Angeles. LAWA employs approximately 3,300 City employees to operate and maintain Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Van Nuys Airport (VNY).
LAWA is a very unique place to work. We pride ourselves on being a Gold Standard Airport. To accomplish this, we require a dedicated workforce comprising hundreds of job classifications to operate and manage the world’s premier airport system.
Some of the disciplines at LAWA include Accounting, Administration, Clerical, Concessions, Environmental, Engineering, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Maintenance, Management, Operations, Planning, Procurement, Public Relations, Public Safety, Risk Management, and Real Estate.
