Airfield Operations Specialists

Also Called: Airport Operations Coordinator, Airport Operations Officer, Airport Operations Specialist, Operations Coordinator

Bachelor's Degree

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$33,870

Entry Salary

Bright

Job outlook

What Airfield Operations Specialists do

Ensure the safe takeoff and landing of commercial and military aircraft. Duties include coordination between air-traffic control and maintenance personnel, dispatching, using airfield landing and navigational aids, implementing airfield safety procedures, monitoring and maintaining flight records, and applying knowledge of weather information.

  • Implement airfield safety procedures to ensure a safe operating environment for personnel and aircraft operation.
  • Assist in responding to aircraft and medical emergencies.
  • Manage wildlife on and around airport grounds.
Industry Areas:

Transportation

Training Program Areas:

Material Distribution Operations • OCT-Only Transportation

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Work Context

  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  • Telephone
  • Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  • Contact With Others

Tools

  • Fire or rescue trucks
  • Area lighting
  • Two way radios
  • Joint cleaning or refacing machines
  • Fire extinguishers

Technology

Data base user interface and query software
Data entry software
Oracle software
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Operating system software
Linux
Microsoft Windows

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Speaking
  • Coordination

Knowledge

Transportation
movement of people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road
Safety and Government
public safety and security
law and government
Business
customer service
management
Arts and Humanities
English language

Education

  • 39% Bachelor's degree
  • 21% Associate's degree
  • 14% High school diploma or equivalent

Experience

Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Agricultural Inspectors

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Aircraft Mechanics & Service Technicians

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Police Identification & Records Officers

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Airfield Operations Specialists Currently Selected

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Operations Research Analysts

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

  • Oneonta - Job Corps

    Oneonta, New York

ACT & College

  • Aims Community College

    Greeley, CO

  • Arizona State University-Tempe

    Tempe, AZ

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Conventional (Organizer)
    • Enterprising (Persuader)
    • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Dependability
  • Attention to Detail
  • Cooperation
  • Integrity
  • Self Control
  • Independence

Values

  • Support
  • Independence
  • Working Conditions

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic
  • Attention
  • Visual Understanding

This is what Airfield Operations Specialists across the country typically make.

$16.28 / hour
$33,870 /year

Entry Level

$24.59 / hour
$51,140 /year

Median Level

$51.38 / hour
$106,860 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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