AIRPORT MANAGER
Salary
$71,676.00 - $96,588.00 Annually
Location
Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type
Full time
Job Number
C6080D
Department
PUBLIC WORKS
Opening Date
10/26/2026
Position/Program Information
EXAM NUMBER
C6080D
FILING PERIOD
We will be accepting online applications from Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until, Thursday, November 5, 2026, 5:00 p.m. (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Thursday, November 5, 2026, to be accepted.
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
We welcome applications from anyone.
Why work for us?
With almost than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County has the largest population of any county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California, with more than 39 diverse departments and over 2,100 different job descriptions, the County offers a lifetime of opportunities and careers. We are Los Angeles County, Department of Public Works, the largest municipal public works agency in the nation. With more than 4,000 employees, the Department of Public Works offers over 500 different types of career opportunities that promote professional and personal growth as well as a rewarding and exciting work environment!
For more information about the outstanding benefits offered by Los Angeles County, please visit us here: https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/.
If you have questions about working for LA County, including current open recruitments, tips on crafting a resume or acing an interview, career planning, or any other general information, please visit our website at: https://hr.lacounty.gov/.
Out-of-Class experience and Withholds will not be accepted for this examination. Required experience/education must be fully met by the last day of filing, and clearly indicated on the application.
Essential Job Functions
For more information, please view the classification specification: Airport Manager
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:
Two years experience assisting in the management of a general aviation airport. Up to one years experience performing management staff functions in support of the Aviation Division may be substituted for the required experience.
LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License is required to perform job-related essential functions.
PHYSICAL CLASS:
2 - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
In order to receive credit for the required license, you must include a legible copy of the license with your application or within five (5) calendar days from the end of the filing period. Please submit documentation to PWExams@pw.lacounty.gov, and indicate your name, the exam name, and the exam number.
We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.
Additional Information
Once we have identified that you meet the requirements, an invitation regarding the following assessment processes will be sent:
EXAMINATION CONTENT:
This examination will consist of TWO (2) parts:
Part I: Two (2) separate online assessments - (1) a Multiple choice assessment and (2) a Situational Judgment Test, weighted at 45%, measuring the following:
Note: Applicants will receive multiple email notifications for Part I. To ensure your scores are successfully recorded for Part I, applicants must complete all assessments. Failure to complete all assessments may result in forfeiture of your candidacy for this opportunity.
MULTIPLE CHOICE ASSESSMENTS AND SITUATIONAL JUDGMENT TESTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.
Part II: An evaluation of Training and Experience, weighted at 55%, assessing the following:
Professional/Technical Knowledge of:
Airport operations, inspection, and maintenance
Airport rules, regulations, and guidelines
Administration, management, and resource allocation
Safety and First-Aid
Written Communication
Utilizing Technology
Influencing and Negotiating
Applicants must meet the requirements and achieve 70% or higher on the combined score of Parts I and II in order to be placed on the eligible list.
TESTING ACCOMODATION:
If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation.
TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS:
If you have taken identical components recently for other exams, your responses may be automatically transferred to this examination. This exam contains test components that might be used on future exams, and your responses could be transferred to that exam.
SCORES CANNOT BE GIVEN OVER THE TELEPHONE.
TEST PREPARATION:
Various information can be found on our website at Job Search Toolkit - LAC Jobs - Start HERE. The section dedicated to test preparation is "Employment Test Assistance."
Online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests. ; You can also visit our Los Angeles County Online Assessment Preparation Series webpage at Homepage | LA County Online Assessments Prep Series for information about common online assessment types, sample questions, and test-taking tips.
ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION:
Applicants who passed the assessment(s) are placed on a list for a period of 6 months. We will use the list to fill vacancies in Public Works as they occur.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.
Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employers name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.
We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information on your application and any attachments will result in refusal of application, rescission of appointment, or restriction of application to future recruitments.
We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicants responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.
brobinson@pw.lacounty.gov
PWExams@pw.lacounty.gov
klent@hr.lacounty.gov
info@governmentjobs.com
talentcentral@shl.com
noreply@proctoru.com
donot-reply@amcatmail.com
New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to governmentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.
NO SHARING USER ID, EMAIL AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.
ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI): The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst races. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Department Contact Name: Brooke Robinson
Department Contact Phone: (626) 458-2141
Department Contact Email: PWExams@pw.lacounty.gov
ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 458-2141
Teletype Phone: (626) 282-7829
California Relay Services: (800) 735-2922
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Employment Information
Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.
This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit: https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.
Testing Accommodations for Applicants:
The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit: https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.
Fair Chance:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).
Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.
Career PathFinder:
Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at http://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.
Veteran's Credit:
Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.
For more information on veteran's credit, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102_PPG_115.pdf
Revised September 2025
For detailed information, please click here
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All important notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. DO NOT select "off" under Email Preferences within your profile or click "unsubscribe" on our notices, if you would like the County of Los Angeles to notify you regarding your application status, test schedules, and other important information pertaining to your candidacy for this position.
Please add brobinson@pw.lacounty.gov, PWExams@pw.lacounty.gov, klent@hr.lacounty.gov, info@governmentjobs.com, talentcentral@shl.com, noreply@proctoru.com, and donot-reply@amcatmail.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail:
It is your responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notifications to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component.
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Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from Los Angeles County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive email notifications for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. If you choose to unsubscribe, you can check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com to view your profile inbox. Exam scores cannot be disclosed over the phone.
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The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. CHECK YOUR ANSWER CAREFULLY. Any mistakes you make and/or incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying experience. Please be as specific as possible. Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Please note that all information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal. Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employers name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification. We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information on your application and any attachments will result in refusal of application, rescission of appointment, or restriction of application to future recruitments.
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How many years of experience assisting in the management of a general aviation airport do you possess? Management staff functions refer to the roles and responsibilities within an organization that involve supervision tasks, including overseeing, planning, coordinating, and directing various aspects of operations, resources, and personnel. These functions are typically carried out by individuals who are responsible for setting goals, making decisions, allocating resources, and ensuring that organizational objectives are met.
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If you indicated you had experience in Question #4, in the text box below, you must briefly describe the duties you perform that supports your response. Only provide the experience that supports your response in question #4.
Indicate the following information:
If you do not have any experience under this option, please write "DOES NOT APPLY".
Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response.
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How many years of experience do you have performing management staff functions in support of the Aviation Division? Management staff functions refer to the roles and responsibilities within an organization that involve supervision tasks, including overseeing, planning, coordinating, and directing various aspects of operations, resources, and personnel. These functions are typically carried out by individuals who are responsible for setting goals, making decisions, allocating resources, and ensuring that organizational objectives are met.
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If you indicated you had experience in Question #6, in the text box below, you must briefly describe the duties you perform that supports your response. Only provide the experience that supports your response in question #6.
Indicate the following information:
If you do not have any experience under this option, please write "DOES NOT APPLY".
Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response.
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Do you possess a valid California Class C Drivers License?
In order to receive credit for the required license, you must include a legible copy of the license with your application or within five (5) calendar days from the end of the filing period. Please submit documentation to PWExams@pw.lacounty.gov, and indicate your name, the exam name, and the exam number. We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Department of Human Resources Countywide Talent Assessment Division TRAINING & EXPERIENCE EVALUATION Airport Manager
General Information: This Training & Experience (T&E) Questionnaire is a self-assessment. You will respond to questions about your experience related to having acquired the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the Airport Manager position. All information that you provide is subject to verification. The assessment will evaluate the following competencies:
This assessment is weighted at 55%. All completed questionnaires will be scored according to standardized criteria.
Instructions for Completion
Carefully read the official County job bulletin for this examination.
You will receive points for each question based on the response(s) you provide. Where requested, be sure to justify all experience you are claiming in this Training & Experience Evaluation. You may list as many employment experiences you deem necessary to support your experience for each question. Be advised that you will receive zero points for any question on which you do not provide a response.
Certification Statement
By completing the following, I hereby attest that all information I have provided in this T&E Questionnaire is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that Human Resources staff may contact my supervisor(s) to verify the information that I have provided. I understand that any misrepresentations, falsifications, or omissions of material facts violates Civil Service Rules and may subject me to actions including removal from this examination.
Furthermore, I certify that I will not disclose the questions used in this examination to any candidate nor will I provide any information to anyone concerning anything related to the questions posed to me other than concerned parties in an official protest or appeal. I understand that violation of this agreement can result in my disqualification from this examination as provided by Civil Service Rules.
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How many years of formal supervisory experience do you possess assisting in the management of a general aviation airport overseeing staff?
Assisting in the management of a general aviation airport is defined as providing support to airport management in carrying out administrative, operations, planning, compliance, property management, and/or project coordination for a public-use airport. This does not mean serving as the primary authority responsible for final approval or overall management of the function or project.
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To receive credit for Question 10, in the textbox below, you must provide at least ONE (1) example that briefly describes the duties you perform as they relate to assisting in the management of a general aviation airport as indicated in Question 10. Include the following information: Official Payroll Title Employer and Department Dates of Employment: FROM (mm/yy) - TO (mm/yy) Number of hours worked per week Supervisor name and contact information (phone number and email) Duties performed while serving as a formal supervisor assisting in the management of a general aviation airport as indicated in Question 10 If you have no experience in the above question, indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.
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If you indicated in Question 8 that you have formal supervisory experience* overseeing staff while assisting in the management of a general aviation airport, which of the following areas have you supervised staff in for at least two (2) years in each selected area? (Select all that apply)
Note: To receive credit for a response option, your formal supervisory experience must include at least 2 years overseeing staff in that specific area. Experience cannot be combined across response options to reach 2 years.
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To receive credit for Question 12, in the textbox below, you must provide at least ONE (1) example that briefly describes the duties you perform as they relate to your formal supervisory experience overseeing staff in each of the areas as selected in Question 12. For example, if you have experience overseeing staff in 1) Airport Operations for at least 2 years and overseeing staff in 2) Airport Inspection and Maintenance for at least 2 years, you must provide a total of at least 2 examples (one for each area selected above). Include the following information: Official Payroll Title Employer and Department Dates of Employment: FROM (mm/yy) - TO (mm/yy) Number of hours worked per week Supervisor name and contact information (phone number and email) Duties performed while overseeing staff in each of the areas selected in Question 12 for at least 2 years
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Which of the following stakeholder groups have you assisted in coordinating with* on airport-related matters at least two (2) times each? (Select all that apply)
Airport-related matters include, but are not limited to, airport operational policies, regulatory compliance, planning activities, property or lease matters, and/or airport equipment repair.
Note: To receive credit, you must have experience assisting in coordinating with each stakeholder group at least 2 times. You cannot combine experience across stakeholder groups to reach 2 times.
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To receive credit for Question 14, in the textbox below, you must provide at least ONE (1) example that briefly describes the duties you perform as they relate to your experience assisting in coordinating with each stakeholder group on airport-related matters as selected in Question 14. For example, if you have experience assisting in coordinating with 1) Airport Users and/or Tenants at least 2 times, and 2) Contractors and/or Consultants at least 2 times, you must provide a total of at least 2 examples (one for each stakeholder group selected above). Include the following information: Official Payroll Title Employer and Department Dates of Employment: FROM (mm/yy) - TO (mm/yy) Number of hours worked per week Supervisor name and contact information (phone number and email) Duties performed while assisting in coordinating with each stakeholder group on airport-related matters as selected in Question 14 If you have no experience in the above question, indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.
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Which of the following have you performed at least one (1) time each when assisting with the financial and/or resource-management functions of a public-use airport or airport division*? (Select all that apply)
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To receive credit for Question 16, in the textbox below, you must provide at least ONE (1) example that briefly describes the duties you perform as they relate to your experience assisting with each of the financial and/or resource-management functions of a public-use airport or airport division as selected in Question 16. For example, if you have experience 1) preparing and/or submitting airport operational request documents and providing written justifications at least 1 time and 2) assisting with the administration of airport leases, permits, or other user agreements at least 1 time, you must provide a total of at least 2 examples (one for each function selected above). Include the following information: Official Payroll Title Employer and Department Dates of Employment: FROM (mm/yy) - TO (mm/yy) Number of hours worked per week Supervisor name and contact information (phone number and email) Duties performed while assisting with each of the financial and/or resource-management functions of a public-use airport or airport division as selected in Question 16. If you have no experience in the above question, indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.
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Please indicate the software application(s) and/or system(s) you have experience utilizing that have prepared you to effectively perform the duties of an Airport Manager. (Select all that apply)
Examples of proficient use are listed after each device/software.
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To receive credit for Question 18, in the textbox below, you must provide at least ONE (1) assignment that illustrates your experience using each software application and/or system as selected above. Note - One assignment may count toward multiple software applications and/or systems. Include the following information: Official Payroll Title Employer and Department Dates of Employment: FROM (mm/yy) - TO (mm/yy) Number of hours worked per week Supervisor name and contact information (phone number and email) Duties performed during the assignment while using each software application and/or system as selected in Question 18. If you have no experience in the above question, indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.
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Please indicate the highest-level degree you possess from an accredited college or university* in Aviation, Airport Management, Public Administration, Business, Civil Engineering or a closely related field?
A closely related field is defined as a discipline that shares significant principles, methodologies, and/or applications with another field. For example, a closely related field to Aviation includes but is not limited to Aviation Management.
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To receive credit for Question 20, in the textbox below, please provide the name of the accredited college or university who conferred your degree and the name of the degree major. Attach a copy of your official degree or official transcript from the accredited college or university to your application. If you did not attach your official degree or official transcript, supporting documentation must be e-mailed to pwexams@pw.lacounty.gov within 5 calendar days of submitting your online application. If you do not have a degree that is closely related to the fields specified above, indicate "N/A". Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response.
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Do you have a current private pilot's certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration?
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To receive credit for Question 22, if you have a current private pilot's certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration, did you attach a legible copy of your certificate to your application? (If you did not, supporting documentation must be e-mailed to pwexams@pw.lacounty.gov within 5 calendar days of filing your online application.)
Required Question
Employer County of Los Angeles
Address
Los Angeles, California, 90010
Website http://hr.lacounty.gov
| Location | Los Angeles, CA |
| Salary | $71,676–$96,588 Per Year |
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