Airfield Operations Specialists

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Deicing Operations Specialist (Exempt) - Port of Portland - Portland, OR
... has a dynamic airfield environment that also provides access to regional, national and ... The Deicing Operations Specialist will help o versee the deicing system operations at PDX and ...
Aviation Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist - RS&H - Los Angeles, CA
Drone experience and/or Remote Pilot rating for sUAS commercial operations is preferred but not ... Understanding of or strong interest in working in an airport/ airfield environment. * Ability to ...

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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

2014 employment: 7,200
May 2015 median annual wage: $51,880

Job Outlook for Airfield operations specialists

Projected employment change, 2014–24:

Number of new jobs: 300
Growth rate: 4 percent (Slower 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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