San Bernardino County’s Dept. of Airports is seeking a qualified Airport Operations Specialist to play a vital role in the day-to-day operations, planning & development of County airport facilities. This is a unique opportunity for aviation professionals who thrive in a dynamic environment passionate about public service and airport management. Under general direction, the Airport Operations Specialist is responsible for facilitating and coordinating operational functions, capital improvement projects, and long-range planning efforts across County-operated airports. This position promotes efficient and safe use of airport facilities, ensures compliance with applicable regulations, and supports overall development and promotion of County airports. This classification is distinguished from Airport Manager I; it does not have supervisory responsibilities but provides critical operational support & coordination. Reports directly to the Apple Valley Airport Manager, works closely with the Director and Asst. Director of Airports, Admin Supervisor, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), various county, state, and federal agencies.
EDUCATION: 60 semester units (90 quarter) in Airport Management, Business, or Public Administration, or a related field.
-AND- EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience at a general aviation airport in one or more of the following areas: finance, administration, planning, construction, environmental compliance, operations, maintenance, communications, or community relations.
Education Substitution: Possession of an AAAE Airport Certified Employee (ACE) certification in Airfield Operations, Safety Management Systems (SMS), or Planning and Environmental may substitute for up to 12 semester units (18 quarter) of the required education.
About San Bernardino County Department of Airports
The County of San Bernardino is dedicated to furthering development and growth in general aviation-related business and research. Our airport’s proximity to major business centers and existing infrastructure to provide general aviation services make them well-positioned to be a major player in the future of business aviation. The synergy between the airports growth and surrounding development drives substantial opportunity to create a larger master-planned airport and community vision.
