Working at SFO
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is one of the most dynamic and consequential airports in the world, serving as the primary international gateway to Northern California and Silicon Valley. As an enterprise department of the City and County of San Francisco, SFO welcomes over 54 million guests annually and offers nonstop service to more than 140 destinations worldwide on 50+ airlines.
SFO is far more than a transportation hub. It is a recognized leader in environmental sustainability, equity, arts and culture, and forward-thinking infrastructure. With approximately 1,900 City employees and a broader community of more than 25,000 workers across airlines, concessionaires, and partners, SFO generates significant economic vitality across the Bay Area region.
Our mission is to deliver an airport experience where people and our planet come first. Our core values of Safety and Security, Teamwork, Excellence, Care, and Equity guide everything we do as we build a supportive, purpose-driven workplace where all employees can thrive.
SFO is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences. Applicants are considered regardless of race, sex, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under applicable law.
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Employees inspect SFO's Central Plant which provides terminals with hot water, heating, and cooling.
Planning & Environmental Affairs team members review the Airport Development Plan, which serves as a proposed roadmap to guide long-term development at SFO.
SFO employees have access to well-being programs and facilities such as fitness rooms and instructor-led group classes.
SFO's custodial team helps to maintain clean interiors of buildings, facilities, and the surrounding areas.
Airfield Safety Officers promote our core value of Safety & Security by patrolling the airfields and other facilities.
Airfield Safety Officers also oversee projects like airside painting of SFO's runways.
Take Your Career to New Heights
View a list of current job openings at SFO below. All employment announcements and applications for the Airport are managed by the City and County of San Francisco (CCSF).
To view a current list of all Citywide employment opportunities, visit the City and County of San Francisco careers page.
Interested in internship, apprenticeship, and training programs? Visit SFO's Career Pathway Programs page to learn more.
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Voices of SFO
"I love getting to meet new people throughout the Airport when working alongside other departments. Even though I have been an electrician for ten years, it is amazing to know that there are still new things to learn."
- Leah Sausedo-Dempsey, Electrician
"I enjoy collaborating with teams across the Airport to develop solutions that streamline processes in our day-to-day operations. It’s rewarding to see our work have such a direct impact on SFO’s success."
- Assem Bettaibi, Business Intelligence Engineer
"I appreciate the opportunity to develop skills in social impact analysis, which helps me identify and address barriers, driving innovation and inclusive participation in SFO’s economic initiatives."
- Tabitha Shikuku, Strategy & Social Impact Analyst