Aviation Jobs in California

Aviation jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in commercial airlines, aerospace manufacturing, cargo operations, and military aviation across a state with more commercial airports and aerospace contractors than any other. Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego are the largest hiring metros, with major employers including United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Northrop Grumman maintaining deep workforces throughout California. Demand runs from entry-level ramp agents, flight dispatchers, and avionics technicians through senior pilots, air traffic control specialists, and aerospace engineers, with particularly strong hiring in unmanned aircraft systems and aviation safety. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles73
Top employerSTV
Top cityLos Angeles, CA
Cities hiring28
Work type81% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Desert Jet LLC
Guest Service Coordinator-Aviation
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Desert Jet LLC
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Guest Service Coordinator-Aviation
Desert Jet LLC
Thermal, California
Logistics & Fleet Management
Procurement & Supply Chain
Supply Chain
Warehouse Operations
$20 - $22/hr
High school diploma or GED
11-50

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Kimley-Horn
Civil Engineer - Aviation
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Civil Engineer - Aviation
Kimley-Horn
San Jose, California
Program Management
Project Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
$105k - $125k/yr
Bachelor's degree
5,001-10,000

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Kimley-Horn
Project Manager - Aviation
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Project Manager - Aviation
Kimley-Horn
San Jose, California
Business Operations
Customer Service
Customer Success
$140k - $180k/yr
On-Site
5,001-10,000

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ABM Industries Inc.
Aviation Janitorial Supervisor
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ABM Industries Inc.
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Aviation Janitorial Supervisor
ABM Industries Inc.
Los Angeles, California
Cloud & DevOps
Data Analytics
IT Support
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Matternet
Aviation Regulatory and Certification Engineer
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Matternet
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Aviation Regulatory and Certification Engineer
Matternet
Mountain View, California
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$140k - $168k/yr
11-50

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Aviation Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

San Francisco
6 jobs
Valencia
4 jobs
Carlsbad
3 jobs
San Jose
3 jobs
Brea
2 jobs
Orange
2 jobs
Oakland
2 jobs
San Diego
2 jobs

Aviation Job Market in California

A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • STV
    STV12
  • Colliers Engineering & Design
    Colliers Engineering & Design5
  • Regent Aerospace Corporation
    Regent Aerospace Corporation4
  • Viasat
    Viasat3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services14
  • Construction & Real Estate2
  • Healthcare & Medical Services2
  • Aerospace & Defense1

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in aviation jobs across California.

  • FAA Airman Certificate or applicable FAA-issued rating required for flight operations roles
  • Bachelor's degree in aviation science, aerospace engineering, or a related technical field
  • Current FAA medical certificate at the class required for the specific position
  • Minimum flight hours or hands-on technical experience appropriate to the position level
  • Familiarity with FAA regulations, Federal Aviation Regulations Part 121 or Part 135 as applicable
  • Strong record of safety compliance and ability to pass a comprehensive background check

Aviation Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a aviation in California?

The path depends on your specialty within aviation. Pilots must hold the FAA Airman Certificate appropriate to their role, such as a Private, Commercial, or Airline Transport Pilot certificate, and meet medical standards set by the FAA. Avionics technicians pursue FAA Airframe and Powerplant certification. California does not issue its own additional aviation license beyond federal FAA requirements, so the FAA credentialing process is the universal standard for entering the field here.

Which companies hire aviations in California?

Employers hiring aviations in California right now include STV, STV, and Colliers Engineering & Design, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. California's combination of major international airports, active military installations, and a dense aerospace manufacturing base means hiring is spread across commercial carriers, defense contractors, and regional operators throughout the state.

Which California cities have the most aviation jobs?

Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Valencia are the California cities with the most aviation job openings, driven by Los Angeles International Airport and its surrounding aerospace manufacturing corridor, the Bay Area's cargo and tech-adjacent aviation operations, and San Diego's substantial military aviation and defense contracting presence, which anchors steady hiring even outside the major commercial airline hubs.

Are there remote aviation jobs in California?

Yes, but they're rare. Most aviation roles require physical presence on a flight deck, tarmac, hangar, or manufacturing floor, making fully remote work uncommon. About 19% of aviation openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to be concentrated in aviation safety analysis, flight operations coordination, regulatory compliance, and aerospace program management rather than hands-on or flight-crew roles.

How can I get hired as a aviation in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry point is a ground operations or ramp agent role at a California airport, where airlines including those operating at LAX, SFO, and SAN regularly hire candidates without prior aviation experience and provide on-the-job training. Community colleges across California offer FAA-approved aviation maintenance technician programs that lead to A&P certification, and regional carriers sometimes run structured first-officer pipelines for newly certificated commercial pilots who meet minimum hour thresholds.

Where can I find and apply to aviation jobs in California?

You can find and apply to aviation jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across commercial airlines, aerospace employers, cargo carriers, and regional operators. Find the roles that fit your experience and credentials below and apply directly.

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