ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF AVIATION

Oakland, CA

$19,354 – $23,971 / month, 37.5-hr work week

 

Your Port. Your Community. Your Career.

 

When you join the Port of Oakland, you become part of a proud local legacy, an organization that touches virtually every resident with its services and programs. The Port of Oakland oversees the Oakland seaport, Oakland International Airport and 20 miles of waterfront. The Oakland seaport is one of the top 10 busiest container ports in the U.S.; Oakland International Airport is the second largest San Francisco Bay Area airport offering over 300 daily passenger and cargo flights; and the Port’s real estate includes commercial developments such as Jack London Square and hundreds of acres of public parks and conservation areas.

 

The Port of Oakland is currently recruiting for the position of Assistant Director of Aviation. Under administrative direction, the successful candidate will work closely with the Director of Aviation in directing and administering the aviation programs of the Port of Oakland in accordance with the mission, goals, and objectives as articulated by the Executive Director and approved by the Board of Port Commissioners, as well as ensure compliance with Federal, State and local laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to aviation.

 

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

 

· Provides support in the planning, organization and overall direction of the work at Oakland International Airport to ensure safe, effective and efficient airport operations.

· Confers with the Director for overall instructions and policy guidance.

· Assists the Director with long- and short-range planning by forecasting for aviation needs and formulating recommendations for major expansion programs and airport system capital improvements.

· Directs the enforcement of federal, state, and local rules and regulations governing airport operations; oversees the reporting to proper authorities.

· Develops and administers the branch budget; monitors budget performance against projected performance to ensure that budget objectives are met; initiates or recommends corrective action on budget variances.

· Through subordinate supervisory personnel, assigns, trains, supervises and evaluates a large, diverse airport staff.

· Reviews operational reports, develops recommendations, and prepares proposed changes as necessary for the continued efficiency of airport operations and maintenance activities.

· Acts as Port and Airport representative to passenger and cargo airline fixed base operators, other airport users and tenants, federal, state, and local agencies, special interest groups, the media, and the general public relative to various phases of airport operations, to the development and use of the airport facilities, and to problems, complaints, and inquiries involving the airport and its operating practices and procedures.

· Provides interface with federal air traffic control facility managers to ensure airport operational coordination with air traffic control regulations and procedures.

· Determines the needs for and recommends new construction, alterations, and maintenance of airport facilities, equipment, and appurtenances; coordinates airport construction activities with flight and ground operations.

· Directs the inspection of airport facilities such as runways, ramps, taxiways, lighting, buildings, roads, water systems, gas lines, assigned vehicles, etc. for proper maintenance, compliance with established safety requirements, and needed repairs and improvements.

· Directs the opening and closure of the entire airport (or portions of it) to aircraft operations based upon airport conditions and related safety factors such as inclement weather, construction, or other unsafe conditions.

· Represents the Port and Airport at meetings and conferences of aviation committees and associations, chambers of commerce, commissions, boards, governmental agencies, and other civic and interested groups.

· Acts as Director of Aviation in his or her absence, as authorized, to ensure that necessary functions are performed.

· Prepares operational records and reports.

· Performs related duties as assigned.

 

Minimum Requirements

 

This examination is open to persons who have a combination of education and experience that would reflect possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.  A typical combination would include the following:

 

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in airport management, business administration, public administration or related field.

 

Experience: Seven years of managerial or supervisory experience in airport management, airport operations or airport finance and administration.

 

Licenses: Must possess a valid California Class C driver license at the time and for the duration of appointment.

 

Additional Requirements: This classification requires each incumbent to successfully complete a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check, which will include a fingerprint-based Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) and a Security Threat Assessment (STA), prior to being considered for this position.  In addition, the incumbent in this position will be required to complete and pass a U.S. Customs Airport Security Program Check (19CFR122.182). This status must be maintained for the duration of employment at the Airport.

 

Must be available for on-call duty as required by emergency situations, or as required for uninterrupted Port operations.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (“KSAs”):  Knowledge of principles and practices of administrative management, including goals and development, work planning and budgeting; principles and practices of effective leadership and staff supervision, including selection, training and development, dynamics of line-staff relationships, techniques of effective interpersonal communications and relations, effective problem solving and decision making techniques, planning and delegating work, performance evaluation, positive recognition methods, and progressive discipline; local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations regarding airport operations, maintenance, security and certification; principles and practices of total airport administration and operations; modern aviation and airport industry standards, policies, practices and rules; and City charter, Port ordinance, board of port commission by-laws and administrative rules and Port policies and procedures.

 

The Port’s compensation and benefit program ranks among the best in the region for public jurisdictions and is designed to reward performance and promote a balanced lifestyle, both at the workplace and away from the workplace, for our employees and their families. The Port is committed to the health and well-being of its employees and has been recognized as a FIT-Friendly Employer by the American Heart Association. We offer a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 457 plan and paid leave. The Port offers retiree medical benefits for employees and dependents after 10 years of CALPERS service (including 5 years at the Port).

 

To apply for this exceptional opportunity or obtain more details, please visit us at https://www.portofoakland.com/business/job-center/. Application deadline is October 3, 2025, at 5:00 pm.

 

The Port of Oakland is an Equal Opportunity Employer