Airfield Operations Specialists

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  • Senior Airport Operations Officer - Ventura County - Ventura, CA

    THE POSITION Senior Airport Operations Officer may be assigned to both Camarillo and Oxnard ... Conduct airfield and facility inspections including Spill Prevention Control and Counter-measure ...

  • Senior Utility Coordinator III - CMTS LLC - Los Angeles, CA

    The Senior Utility Coordinator III will play a critical role in supporting the Airfield and ... smooth operations at LAX. The ideal candidate will bring significant experience in project ...

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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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