Airfield Safety & Incident Response Specialist

San Francisco International Airport; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is seeking Airfield Safety Officers to patrol and inspect the airfield, enforce security regulations, and conduct investigations. Ideal candidates possess situational awareness, aviation terminology knowledge, and calm under pressure.

A Pilot’s Certificate and ACE certifications are highly valued. Required qualifications include a high school diploma, prior airfield operations experience, and a valid California driver license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; substitutions allowed for work experience.
• Experience in safety and/or security operations at airports or military bases preferred.
• Valid California Class C driver license or ability to obtain before employment.
• Strong report writing and communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Patrol and inspect the airfield to enforce safety and security regulations.
• Respond to security breaches and airfield incidents promptly and effectively.
• Conduct investigations and prepare reports; communicate with FAA and operations teams.
• Maintain situational awareness and operate radio communications with ATC and dispatchers.

Skills

Situational awareness

Aviation terminology

Calm under pressure

CFR Part 139 knowledge

CFR Part 77 knowledge

FAA Advisory Circulars 150

CFR Part 1542 knowledge

Aviation phraseology

Public safety communications

First Responder duties

Incident response

FEMA knowledge

ACE Operations certification

ACE Security certification

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree in Aviation Management (substitute for 1 year)

Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management (substitute for 2 years)

Airside Operations Training Program completion

Job description

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is seeking Airfield Safety Officers to patrol and inspect the airfield, enforce security regulations, and conduct investigations. Ideal candidates possess situational awareness, aviation terminology knowledge, and calm under pressure.

A Pilot’s Certificate and ACE certifications are highly valued. Required qualifications include a high school diploma, prior airfield operations experience, and a valid California driver license.