To apply, please complete an application via the City of San Jose’s website at www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers.  This job announcement is posted to close at 11:59 PM on Monday, December 2, 2024. 

Qualifications 

Education and Experience
Airport Operations Superintendent I
Bachelor’s degree in aviation or closely related field AND four (4) years of experience in the aviation field, including two (2) years at the level of Airport Operations Supervisor I or higher. Aviation experience is typically gained by working for the following types of organizations: airport, airline, fixed based operator, airport related contractor, aviation related government agency or military aviation.
 
Airport Operations Superintendent II
Bachelor’s degree in aviation or closely related field AND two (2) certifications from an airport industry professional organization AND six (6) years of experience in the aviation field, including two (2) years at the level of Airport Operations Superintendent I.

Acceptable Substitution
Additional experience in aviation may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree requirement on a year-for- year basis.
 
Required Licensing (such as driver’s license, certifications, etc.)

• Incumbents are required to complete and pass a TSA mandated, Criminal History Records Check and a Security Threat Assessment and all other City, State or Federal requirements.
• California Driver's License.
• Obtain an Airport issued Ramp Drivers Permit and Movement Area Operating Permit within 6 months of employment.

Employment Eligibility 
Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.  Candidates are required to satisfactorily complete and pass a fingerprint based Criminal History Records Check prior to being considered for a position in this class at the Airport. This Airport position requires a background check and a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) check. The candidate must be fingerprinted and qualify under all applicable TSA and Airport regulations.

About San Jose Mineta International Airport

San José’s quality of life is unsurpassed. Located roughly 50 miles south of San Francisco and 30 miles east of Pacific Coast beaches, the City is in a valley surrounded by the Diablo and Santa Cruz mountain ranges and enjoys an average of 300 days of sunshine a year. The City is readily accessible to the beaches along the California coast including Monterey and Carmel, Yosemite and Lake Tahoe in the Sierra Nevadas, Napa Valley, and the rich cultural life of the entire region. Universities in and near San José include San José State University, Santa Clara University, Stanford University, University of California at Berkeley, University of California at San Francisco, and University of California at Santa Cruz. Those living and working in San José have access to the City’s many attractions, cultural and performing arts, and recreational opportunities. A year-round calendar of festivals and celebrations supports the community spirit. Nearby open space provides easy access to mountain parks, trails, lakes, and streams. San José has received accolades for its living and working climate from publications including Business Week and Money Magazine, as well as other national media. Recen...tly, Spering’s Best Places rated San Jose #1 as the healthiest city in America.Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) is managed by the City of San José’s Aviation Department as an enterprise operation. The Airport has a eleven-member Advisory Board appointed by the Mayor and City Council.

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