Airfield Operations Specialist
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.
At a Glance
Airfield Operations Specialist. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 2.5–4 years. Top skills: Customer Service, Management, Operations.
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High school or GED
2.5–4 years
5
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Airfield Operations Specialists
Median Wage
$56,750/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+4.2%
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (14)
Lifting Ability
Mechanics
Reservations
Data Entry
Upholstery
Finance
Window Cleaning
Loading And Unloading
Contraband Detection And Control
Process Improvement
Capital Expenditure
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
IBM Planning Analytics
Ad Hoc Analysis
Common Skills (14)
Customer Service
Management
Operations
Budgeting
Communication
Clerical Works
Leadership
Analytical Skills
Sales
Spanish Language
Decision Making
Multitasking
Team Oriented
Certifications (2)
Valid Driver's License
Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge
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