Jeff Fitch is Deputy Executive Director of Operations and Maintenance for Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), a position he has held since early January 2008. As head of Operations and Maintenance, Fitch is responsible for public safety and security and airside, terminal and landside operations at all four LAWA airports, as well as the Construction and Maintenance Division.

LAWA is the Los Angeles City department that owns and operates four Southern California Airports: Los Angeles International (LAX), LA/Ontario International (ONT), LA/Palmdale Regional (PMD) and Van Nuys (VNY).

Professional Experience
Fitch has extensive background in the aviation and airport industries. While in the U.S. Air Force, one of the positions he held was as Deputy Commander for Operations at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota.

Following his military career, in 1989 Fitch joined Seattle-Tacoma (SEA-TAC) International Airport as general manager of Aeronautical and Terminal Operations, and served as its business manager for the Airfield Line of Business, manager of the Construction Impact Center, and director of Public Safety and Security prior to his retirement in August 2007.

Education
Fitch holds a Master of Aeronautical Science degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.