Assistant Airport Manager Jobs in Riverside, CA (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $87,339.20 - $123,240.00 Annually
Location : Apple Valley, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-01216-01
Department: Airports
Opening Date: 06/27/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
The Job
The Department of Airports is recruiting for an Airport Manager I to oversee the direction and administration of the day-to-day operations of the Apple Valley Airport and assist with other desert airports. The incumbent will maintain frequent contact with the administration of the Department of Airports, airport personnel, FAA, and other County, State and Federal agency representatives, as well as airport tenants, concessionaires, and the general public for the purpose of managing operations of assigned airports. The Airport Manager reports to the Assistant Director of Airports.
For a detailed description of duties, refer to the Airport Manager I job description.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
San Bernardino County is the largest county in the continental United States at approximately 20,000 square miles. The County owns six (6) general aviation airports, which are located throughout the County and operated by the Department of Airports. The largest of these airports is the Chino Airport (CNO), which is located in the western area of the County and serves as a reliever airport to Ontario International Airport (ONT) and is home to a large number of World War II era aircraft. The Apple Valley Airport (APV) is located in the high desert and is home to a significant number of sport aircraft. Barstow/Daggett Airport (DAG) is ideally located to provide support to the Fort Irwin National Training Center and is home to a significant military helicopter support facility. The Baker Airport (o02) is located adjacent to Interstate 15 and is utilized by public safety agencies. The Twentynine Palms Airport (TNP) is located in close proximity to the Twentynine Palms Air Ground Combat Center, and the Needles Airport (EED) is located adjacent to the Colorado River and provides service to the eastern portion of the County. For more information, visit https://airports.sbcounty.gov/.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
To review job-specific benefits, refer to:
Employee Benefits
County MOU: General Unit
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment Process: Incumbents must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting, work history verification, as well as a job-related physical exam and drug screening.
Certification: The successful candidate must obtain the Certified Member (C.M.) designation from the American Association of Airport Executives within one year of hire.
Travel: Employees must be willing to work at any of the airport locations including Apple Valley, Chino, Barstow/Daggett, Baker, Twentynine Palms and Needles. Employees in this classification are typically provided with a County vehicle. At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver's license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation.
Work Schedule: Employees are subject to 24-hour call back in the event of an emergency and must be able to respond to the airport within 45 minutes. Incumbents may be assigned to different locations depending on departmental needs, and are required to work weekends and holidays on a rotating basis. The County maintains airports in Apple Valley, Baker, Barstow, Chino, Needles, and Twentynine Palms.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is unable to consider candidates who require Visa Sponsorship at this time or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment.
Minimum Requirements
Education: Sixty (60) semester (90 quarter) units of completed college coursework from an accredited college or university in Airport Management, Business/Public Administration, Organizational Management, Project Management, Logistics, or a closely related field.
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Experience: One (1) year working in a supervisory or management capacity performing duties which include experience in at least two (2) of the following areas: Project Management, Federal Aviation Administration, Grant/ACIP Program Management, Operational Services, Negotiating and/or Preparing Real Property Transactions/Agreements, Tenant/Property Management, Community Relations, Construction Management, Facilities Management, or Airport Operations. Experience must include full-scope supervision, and be fully detailed on the application.
Substitution: An additional year of qualifying experience or possession of a certification from the American Association of Airport Executives (Accredited Airport Executive - AAE) or the Southwest American Association of Airport Executives (Certified Airport Executive - CAE) may substitute for up to 15 semester (23 quarter) units of the required coursework.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess:

• Knowledge of financing, marketing, and redevelopment principles, as they relate to airports.
• Enthusiasm, interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate staff.
• Accreditation from the American Association of Airport Executives (AAE) or other equally recognized institution.
• Knowledge and understanding of applicable airport safety guidelines, including Federal Aviation Regulation Part 139.
• Knowledge and understanding of applicable airport security guidelines, including Transportation Security Administration Part 1542.
• Understanding of the unique operating environment of a general aviation airport.

Selection Process
Application Procedure: Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received. To receive priority consideration for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible. This recruitment may close at any time once a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been reached
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in your Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. Be sure to include in your application and Supplemental Questionnaire any relevant experience and education that demonstrates that you meet the minimum requirements, as it will be used to competitively evaluate your qualifications; resumes will not be reviewed as part of the evaluation process. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, may be referred for interview.
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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation:If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF)within one week of the recruitmentfiling deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy.
For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.
Management Unit
San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
Please review the appropriate * for more information
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the for more detailed information.
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
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PLEASE READ THE BELOW STATEMENT
Instructions: The information provided on your application and in your responses to the following Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for this position, as well as in a competitive evaluation of qualifications. It is in your best interest to be as thorough as possible in your responses. Resumes will NOT be reviewed to determine qualifications. Applicants will not be able to update their application materials or answers to the questionnaire once the application has been submitted. Note: Experience listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.

• I have read and understand the above statements.

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Airport Location: The current vacancy is located at Apple Valley Airport. Are you willing to work at this location and able to meet the emergency response requirement of reporting to the airport within 45 minutes when required?Please note: Declining a job offer for this position may result in your name being removed from the eligible list.

• Yes - I am willing to work at Apple Valley Airport and can meet the 45-minute emergency response requirement.
• No - I am not willing to work at Apple Valley Airport and/or cannot meet the 45-minute emergency response requirement.

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Education: Do you possess sixty (60) semester (90) quarter) units of completed college coursework in Airport Management, Business/Public Administration, Organizational Management, Project Management, Logistics, or a closely related field.

• Yes
• No

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Education/Coursework: Applicants who do not possess an Associate degree or higher in one of the specified fields (Airport Management, Business/Public Administration, Organizational Management, Project Management, Logistics, or a closely related field) must provide a list of qualifying coursework. Failure to provide this information will result in disqualification. Include the School Name, Course Title, Course Number, Number of Units, Type of Units (semester or quarter). Example: CSUSB, Strategic Management, MGMT 4910, 3 semester units. As an alternative, you may attach unofficial transcripts in the application's attachments section in lieu of listing coursework.If you do possess a Associate degree or higher in one of the specified fields, please indicate the degree earned, major, and institution in your response.If no qualifying education, indicate "N/A."
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Substitution: Indicate the substitution you are utilizing, which may substitute for up to 15 semester (23 quarter) units of the required coursework.

• One additional year of qualifying experience.
• Possession of a certification from the American Association of Airport Executives (Accredited Airport Executive - AAE).
• Possession of a certification from the Southwest American Association of Airport Executives (Certified Airport Executive - CAE).
• I am not utilizing the substitution.

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Experience: Indicate the qualifying areas in which you possess at least one (1) year of experience. Check all that apply. (Experience must be clearly detailed on your application.)

• Project Management
• FAA Grant/ACIP Program Managment
• Operational Services
• Negotiating and/or Preparing Real Property Transactions/Agreements
• Community Patron Relations
• Construction Management
• Facilities Management
• Airport Operations
• None of the above

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Experience: Describe in detail the qualifying experience you indicated in the question above. Be sure to identify each area of experience. If no experience, indicate "N/A."
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Qualifying Employer: Identify the employer where you gained your qualifying experience in the areas indicated in the question above. Ensure this employer is included and fully detailed in your work history. If no experience, indicate "N/A."
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Supervisory Experience: Describe your full-scope supervisory experience. Include your roles and responsibilities, number and titles of subordinates, as well as the employer where you obtained the experience. Ensure experience is also listed on your application.If n