Airfield Safety Officer

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is hiring Airfield Safety Officers to patrol and inspect the airfield, enforce security regulations, and conduct investigations. Duties include enforcing Airport rules, responding to security breaches, and handling airfield incidents. Ideal candidates possess situational awareness, understand aviation terminology, and remain calm under pressure. Desired candidates have thorough knowledge of CFR Part 139, Part 77, and FAA Advisory Circulars 150 series; working knowledge of CFR Part 1542; expertise in aviation phraseology and public safety communications with the ability to communicate via 2‑way radio with FAA Air Traffic Control, Operations Dispatchers, and team members; proficiency in First Responder duties, incident response, and management; and an understanding of FEMA ISC; a Pilot’s Certificate, excellent oral and written communication skills, report writing abilities, and hold an AAAE Airport Certified Employee (ACE) Operations and/or ACE Security certification. Apply today! Minimum Qualifications Education: High school diploma or equivalent (GED or High School Proficiency Examination) Experience: Two (2) years of safety and/or security operations experience at an airport, airbase, airline, or military base performing safety, security and inspection duties, of which six (6) months must include recent airfield operations experience. License and Certification: Possession of or ability to obtain a valid California Class C driver license prior to employment. Note: Recent airfield operations experience (within the last seven (7) years) must have included inspecting and analyzing airfield surfaces, assets, and related facilities for safety, security, and compliance related data and to develop recommendations to enhance an Airport, airbase, FBO, airline ramp, or military operation, including composition of related letters, memoranda and reports. Experience Substitution: Possession of an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Aviation Management or a related field may substitute for one (1) year of the required safety and/or security operations experience only. Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Aviation Management or a related field may substitute for the two (2) years of required safety and/or security operations experience only. Completion of a six (6) month program equivalent to the City and County of San Francisco’s Airside Operations Training Program may substitute for the required six (6) months of recent airfield operations experience. Desirable Qualifications Thorough knowledge of CFR Part 139, Part 77, and FAA Advisory Circulars 150 series. Working knowledge of CFR Part 1542. Expert-level knowledge in aviation phraseology and public safety communications with ability to communicate via two‑way radio with FAA Air Traffic Control, Operations Dispatcher(s), and team members. Experience as a First Responder on an airfield including direct incident response. Knowledge of and experience with FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS). Experience at commercial, domestic, regional or international airports are preferred. Excellent oral and written communications skills and report writing. AAAE Airport Certified Employee (ACE) Operations and/or ACE Security. #J-18808-Ljbffr San Francisco International Airport