The County of Orange is seeking a Planning & Development Deputy Airport Director for John Wayne Airport. Reporting to the Airport Director, this executive will lead the newly restructured Planning and Development Division, advancing a $700 million Capital Improvement Program (CIP) that shapes the airport’s future. The Deputy Airport Director will oversee up to 28 staff and guide high-impact initiatives that strengthen airside, landside, and terminal operations while ensuring alignment with the Airport Layout Plan and long-term master planning goals. This leader will direct strategic capital planning, engineering, design, environmental compliance, land use planning and construction functions. Bachelor’s degree in engineering, planning, architecture, construction management, or related field; master’s preferred. Seven (7) years of experience in capital infrastructure management, including five (5) in leadership and five (5) within aviation.

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Filing Deadline: December 19, 2025

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, planning, architecture, construction management, or related field; master’s preferred.
• Seven (7) years of experience in capital infrastructure management, including five (5) in leadership and five (5) within aviation.
• Possession of a Professional Engineer (PE), Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), or Architect license would be a preferred, but not essential.
• Deep knowledge of FAA grant programs, environmental regulations, and capital project best practices.