This role is essential to maintaining safe, efficient, and reliable airport operations through coordination of maintenance activities, emergency response efforts, and capital improvement projects. The ideal candidate is a collaborative and solutions-orientated leader with strong knowledge of airport operations, commitment to safety, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

This is a unique opportunity to play an active role in the continued growth and long-term vision of Paso Robles Municipal Airport, including evolving aviation and potential spaceport initiatives, while supporting high standards of service and operational excellence for the community.

A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• Graduation from high school or possession of a General Educational Development (GED) certificate; and
  • Four years of increasingly responsible work experience, including at least two years in aviation.
    • Aviation experience must be in airfield operations, airfield maintenance, or a related field.
    • The remaining experience (up to two years) must be in general maintenance, construction, or a related field. 
    • General maintenance or construction experience is not required if the candidate has four years of qualifying aviation experience.

The following certifications may substitute for up to one year of the required experience. No more than one year of experience may be substituted, regardless of the number of certifications held.

• American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) Airport Certified Employee (ACE) 
• American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) Certified Member (C.M.) 
• American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) Accredited Airport Executive (A.A.E.)
• Other industry or military airfield certification programs may be considered

Experience performing duties associated with FAA requirements for general aviation airports, FAA Part 420 spaceports, or military airfield operations is desirable.