Manager, Aerial Operations

The role

This person will coordinate all aerial broadcast activities for LA28. They will secure airspace access and regulatory compliance before the Games and transition to an on-the-ground operational role during Games-time.

What you will do

• Serve as the lead LA28 point of contact with local authorities and aviation regulators to secure airspace permissions.
• Navigate city, regional, and federal requirements to secure flight paths.
• Support contract negotiations for hangar space, office, and storage facilities.
• Develop and maintain the Master Aerial Operations Schedule.
• Liaise with the LA28 Aerial Task Force, aviation providers, and cross-functional teams.
• Consult with OBS and broadcast partners to communicate restrictions and finalize access details.
• Work in the Master Control Room as the main LA28 coordinator for aerial operations during Games-time.
• Oversee the execution of scheduled aerial coverage for priority events.
• Manage aircraft access and resolve incidents in a high-security environment.
• Coordinate risk management responses for aerial operations.

Required qualifications

• Bachelors degree or minimum 5 years of relevant industry experience
• Experience with regulatory and compliance processes and timelines
• Experience working with a diverse range of stakeholders
• Experience working across multiple functional areas and with third parties

Nice to have

• 7+ years of experience supporting large-scale event planning, broadcast operations, or aviation coordination

Before you apply

• LA28 does not provide relocation assistance

About the company

LA28 is the independent, non-profit, privately funded organizing committee for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.