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ISSUED: 02/05/2026

CLOSES: 02/12/2026

Position:
AIRPORTS OPERATIONS OFFICER
Salary:
$30.34 Per Hour
Department:
Airports
Division:
Operations and Maintenance
Hours:
40 Variable hours/week; will be required to work rotating shifts, holidays, weekends, and stand-by.
Other:

Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Valid Florida Driver’s License and PBC Risk Management Department driving history approval prior to appointment.

Requires successful completion of DHS Criminal History Records Check and Security Threat Assessment prior to appointment and the ability to maintain these clearances as a condition of employment.

Use the Job ID based on the Position Location as follows

Location
Job ID

Palm Beach International (PBI) Airport, WPB
33444

Interprets and enforces federal, state, and local rules and regulations applicable to airport operations; responds to emergencies; compiles/monitors flight schedules and coordinates them with air carriers; monitors aircraft operations. Performs airfield, terminal, and landside inspections as required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); ensures Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and lease agreement compliance; responds to tenants/public inquiries and complaints; prepares related reports. Work is performed under the general direction of the Supervisor of Airport Operations and is reviewed via personal consultation, written reports, and conferences.


QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires qualified applicants to possess one of the following:

  • An Associate’s Degree or minimum of 60 college credits in Aviation Management or closely related field; minimum of one (1) year of experience at a Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Part 139 Commercial Service Airport,

OR

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation Management or closely related field,

OR

  • An Unrelated Associate's Degree AND two (2) years of experience at a Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Part 139 Commercial Service Airport,

OR

  • Graduation from high school or an equivalent recognized certification; minimum of three (3) years of experience at a Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Part 139 Commercial Service Airport.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred qualifications include:

  • Work experience at a medium/large hub airport (must specify airport name[s]),
  • Knowledge of airports/airfields CFR 139 and airport security CFR 1542 (must specify on application), and
  • Valid Pilot’s License (copy of License must be uploaded to online application by 5:00 P.M. on the closing date).

All employees of Palm Beach County may be required to work before, during and/or after a natural or man-made disaster or hurricane.

In accordance with Affirmative Action requirements of Sec. 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the County provides reasonable accommodation. If you need a reasonable accommodation for interviewing or initial employment, please notify the Palm Beach County BCC Human Resources Department. EO/AA Employer M/F/D/V; (Drug Free Work Place).

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