Airfield Operations Specialists

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  • Veteran Fellowship - Airside Operations Duty Manager - San Diego County Regional Airport Authority - San Diego, CA

    ... airfield with standard on the airfield , taxiways and airside; manages FAR Part 139 programs ... airport operational advisories to tenants, air traffic control, governmental agencies and the ...

  • Airport Operations Technician/ARFF - Alamosa County - Alamosa, CO

    Airport Operations Supervisor & Airport Manager FLSA STATUS : Non-Exempt SALARY GRADE RANGE : $19 ... Measures, records and reports airfield conditions, by use of the Federal NOTAM system * Conducts ...

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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.


Airfield operations specialist Salaries

  • 2020 employment: 10,400
  • May 2021 median annual wage: $47,880

Job Outlook for Airfield operations specialists

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

  • Number of new jobs: 1,300
  • Growth rate: 13 percent (Faster than average)

How to Become an Airfield operations specialist

Education and training:

  • Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Work experience in a related occupation: None
  • Typical on-the-job training: Long-term on-the-job training

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