Project Coordinator Veteran Fellowship

Welcome to San Diego International Airport, where our core purpose is to create an exceptional experience for both our community and visitors from around the world. It extends beyond just flights; we embody the vibrant spirit of San Diego itself—sunny, welcoming, and full of life. We are committed to attracting, fostering, and empowering a team of talented individuals who can deliver our strategic goals:

• Advance Airport Development
• Transform the Customer Experience
• Optimize Ongoing Business
• Cultivate Our Culture

Here, you’ll find a workplace culture that thrives on diversity and is anchored in our collective mindsets: collaboration, empathy, inclusivity, thoughtful decision-making, active listening, and always believing the best in people. If you are ready to contribute to a team that values meaningful impact and enjoys the journey along the way, we invite you to apply today and help us connect our community to the world.

At SAN we acknowledge and value the experience Veterans have to offer in the civilian workforce. Our Veteran Fellowship Program builds upon that experience to facilitate a seamless transition to the civilian work environment.

The one-year full-time SAN Veteran Fellowship program offers veterans with great initiative and an excellent opportunity to gain practical work experience in our integrated aviation environment. As a part of the Fellowship program, you will gain valuable insights with hands-on work experience while developing essential skills in airport operations. This program provides direct exposure to industry professionals, fostering mentorship and networking opportunities that can lead to long-term career growth.

Why You'll Love Working at SAN:

• Location:  The new Airport Authority Administration building, located on the San Diego International Airport campus and near the waterfront, providing stunning views of our runway, San Diego Bay, the Pacific Ocean, and the city skyline.
• Salary: The hiring salary for the Veteran Fellow is $27.88.
• Hybrid Work Schedule: We offer a flexible hybrid schedule, with an opportunity for remote work based on operational requirements, while supporting both in-office collaboration and remote productivity. 
• Benefits: You will enjoy 14 paid holidays, 18 – 33 days of vacation (PTO), annual employer funded Lifestyle Spending Account which you can use to invest in your personal development and growth activities, parental and child care benefits, salary continuance for family & parental leave, tuition reimbursement, ensure your future with our retirement plan options including our comprehensive pension plan, 457 defined contribution plan, and more!
• Wellness: Take advantage of multiple on-site gyms with regular fitness classes, outdoor working areas, fitness discounts for all levels and goals, monthly fruit deliveries, rewards for volunteer time, financial wellness advisors, and a campus with easy access to some of San Diego's best walking trails.
• Application Deadline: June 20, 2025, applications will be reviewed after this date.

About the Job:

The Operational Readiness, Activation & Transition (ORAT) department is seeking a Project Coordinator Veteran Fellow to put their strong collaboration and time management skills to the test as we prepare for the multi-phase opening of the New Terminal 1 (NT1). Their logistics and organizational expertise will be key to planning and executing critical operational trials, end-user trainings, and passenger simulations—efforts that will ensure a seamless, safe, and a positive customer experience.

What You’ll Do:

• Operations Coordination: Assists with organizing and executing logistics for stakeholder engagement activities including facility tours, staff training, and operational trial sessions. Schedules participant registration, tracks attendance, distributes and manages PPE, and collects and analyzes post-session feedback surveys.
• Administrative Support: Maintains detailed logs of identified facility issues during pre- and post-opening phases. Monitors project progress, coordinates with responsible teams for needed resolutions, reports updates to support a smooth operational transition. Implements administrative processes to help improve efficiency. Contributes to the development of workflows to ensure the smooth execution of activation and opening activities.
• Volunteer Coordination: Oversees volunteer scheduling. Coordinates volunteers for the Community PAX Simulation event and Post-Opening Customer Support events. Ensures volunteers are trained, equipped, and supported. Gathers and tracks volunteer feedback.  Ensures volunteer support space is stocked/maintained and regularly conducts inventory of items.
• Transition Coordination: Assists in planning and managing the execution of NT1 opening transition tasks, including the setup and operation of a centralized Transition Command Center. Helps with facilitating real-time decision-making, communications, and troubleshooting during the opening phase.

The Skills You Need:

1. Collaboration and Initiative: Excel in a team-oriented environment, while also demonstrating the ability to work independently and take the initiative to coordinate and manage assignments from start to finish.
2. Problem-Solving, Flexibility, and Detail-Focused: Be adaptable to effectively manage complex, evolving situations in a busy environment. Be proactive in identifying and addressing challenges as they arise.  Utilize strong organizational skills and a close attention to details to ensure successful project implementation.   
3. Situational Awareness: Manage competing priorities with keen awareness of project timelines, team dependencies, and operational demands.
4. Leveraging Technology: Effectively operates telephonic and computerized systems to communicate, store and transmit information and/or notifications. 
5. Communication: Communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, to support collaboration across departments, document project status, and engage stakeholders.
6. Administrative: Maintain accurate records, coordinate calendars, prepare meeting materials, and confidently use Microsoft Office and other relevant systems to support day-to-day project functions.

The Experience You Need to Have**:

• A minimum of three (3) years of active duty or mobilized reserve duty service.
• Submittal of an honorable discharge (DD214) from active or reserve status within the last year.*

Licenses, Certificates, and Special Requirements :

• Successful completion of a fingerprint-based background investigation, training, and testing required for employment and operation and operation of Authority and San Diego County physical security, surveillance, radio and telecommunications equipment.

*An exception will be made to the one-year requirement listed above for students enrolled in a degree or certification program since honorable discharge; a transcript must be provided with your application.

*Applications without a copy of form DD214, and if applicable, college transcripts will not be considered.

**Don’t meet every requirement? That’s okay. At San Diego International Airport, we value diverse experiences and a willingness to learn. Some roles require specific qualifications or degrees, but others don’t—and we're always open to individuals committed to growth and excellence. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply. And if it’s not the right fit, we’ll keep you in mind for future opportunities. We may have the perfect spot for you to land.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, SDCRAA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Physical & Mental Demands

Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this class with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis and depends, in part, on the specific requirements for the job, the limitations related to disability and the ability of the hiring department to accommodate the limitation. If you need any form of accommodation during the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition Partner (Recruiter).

Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated disaster service workers. The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as they may be assigned to them by their employer or law.