Airport Operations Coordinator

The County of San Diego is seeking experienced and motivated individuals to join the Department of Public Works, Airports Division as an Airport Operations Coordinator.

Interviews will begin the week of April 6, 2026.

• June 2026 – 4.49% increase to base pay (3.0% Across-the-Board + 1.49% Market Adjustment)
• June 2027 – 4.49% increase to base pay (3.0% Across-the-Board + 1.49% Market Adjustment)

This position is eligible for appointment at step 1, $84,260.80 annually. County Employees are subject to the County promotional rule for step placement in accordance with comp Ord 1.3.5.

The County of San Diego is currently accepting job applications for Airport Operations Coordinator to fill multiple immediate vacancies within the county's airport system. Positions will be primarily located at Gillespie Field in El Cajon, CA, or at the Ramona Airport in Ramona, CA, but will also travel to the other six County of San Diego Airports. Please read County Airports page for more information.

Under the direction of the Assistant Airport Manager, this position plans, organizes, and supervises airside and landside operations; monitors airports for compliance with federal, state and local laws; issues NOTAMs for surface closures and condition reporting as appropriate; mitigates wildlife hazards; responds to emergencies and assists 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 aircraft operators, airlines, tenants, and passengers.

Please read Airport Operations Coordinator job description for more information.

The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below.

If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.

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.

The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all new recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, will hide a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process will help contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.

The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.

As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.

The names of qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based upon scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment application and supplemental questionnaire.

Note:

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with…