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Want to work at the San Diego airport? Dozens of jobs available

A Southwest Airlines jets are seen through the Luminous Wave facade at Terminal 1 at San Diego International Airport on Nov. 6, 2025 in San Diego, CA. San Diego is among 40 of the busiest airports across the U.S. where flights will be cut due to the government shutdown. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
A Southwest Airlines jets are seen through the Luminous Wave facade at Terminal 1 at San Diego International Airport on Nov. 6, 2025 in San Diego, CA. San Diego is among 40 of the busiest airports across the U.S. where flights will be cut due to the government shutdown. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune) TNS

The San Diego International Airport, for the first time, will host a wide-ranging career fair Wednesday when dozens of jobs will be available, from positions at federal agencies to airlines and restaurants.

The jobs fair, which will be held from 10 am to noon at San Diego City College, "A" Building Patio, 1313 Park Blvd., is being put on in collaboration with the airport’s tenants and partners along with the San Diego Workforce Partnership.

Among the various categories of jobs are retail, janitorial services, parking management, baggage handling and car rentals.

In all, there are 34 companies and agencies participating, among them Flagship, HMSHost, McDonald's, the Port of San Diego, San Diego Metropolitan Transit System, Southwest Airlines, Turner Construction Co. and TSA.

Free parking will be available on campus during the jobs fair, when parking enforcement will be suspended.

The San Diego County Regional Airport Authority offers the following tips for job seekers:

  • Bring multiple copies of your résumé.
  • Professional or business attire is recommended.
  • Some employers may extend same-day job interviews and/or offers.
  • Register in advance at: bit.ly/sdwpdowntown.

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This story was originally published May 22, 2026 at 6:13 PM.

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