City of Paso Robles is seeking a motivated and experienced aviation professional to help oversee the day-to-day operations, maintenance, safety, and regulatory compliance at Paso Robles Municipal Airport. This position supervises staff, coordinates inspections and contractor activities, and ensures compliance with FAA, state, and local regulations while providing excellent service to tenants, pilots, and the public.
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.
The City of Paso Robles was incorporated in 1889 as a general law city and operates under the Council-Manager form of government. As of January 1, 2025, the City's population has grown to approximately 31,061, reflecting consistent growth over recent years as more residents are drawn to the City's high quality of life, strong community identity, and comprehensive municipal services.
The City is a full-service municipality, meaning it provides a wide range of essential public services directly to its residents. These include police and fire protection, emergency medical response, water and wastewater utilities, parks and recreation, planning and development services, public works, and community enrichment programs. The City is committed to delivering responsive, effective, and efficient services that enhance the well-being of its residents and support a safe, sustainable, and vibrant community.
The governing body consists of a five-member City Council: the Mayor, elected at large by the voters of the City; and four Councilmembers elected by district. Voters also elect one City Treasurer at-large. All six elected positions are non-partisan. The City Manager, appointed b...y the City Council, serves as the Chief Executive Officer and is authorized to appoint all non-elected employees, with the exception of the City Attorney.
The City operates with a total annual budget of $145.7 million for fiscal year 2025-26 and employs 312.44 full-time equivalent positions across the departments of Administrative Services, City Manager’s Office, Community Development, Community Services, Fire and Emergency Services, Police, Public Works, and Utilities.
