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
- 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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