Airfield Operations Specialists

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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