Airfield Operations Specialist
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.
Annual openings
29
BLS median wage
$77,500
Typical education
High school (GED), though a Bachelor's degree or some post-secondary training is more usual.
10-year growth
+27%
Career requirements
What does this career require?
The education, credentials, and on-the-job competencies Colorado employers expect for this role.
Typical education
High school (GED), though a Bachelor's degree or some post-secondary training is more usual.
Credential requirement
No certification is required, but you will obtain the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Certificate soon after you are hired.
Work experience
A combination of 3 years of work experience or post-secondary education is a common requirement. Previous experience in entry-level transportation roles is valued.
Is this work a fit?
What the work actually feels like
How people in this career tend to spend their time, the interests it draws on, and a look at a typical day.
Work style
- With kids/peopleOccasionally
- On a computerOccasionally
- Outdoors / on-siteOccasionally
- With your handsOccasionally
Interests it draws on
- Transportation
- Aviation
Automation exposure
Low exposure
Tasks here lean on judgement and people skills that are hard to automate.
A typical day
- Conduct inspections of the airport property and perimeter to maintain controlled access to airfields.
- Assist in responding to aircraft and medical emergencies.
- Perform and supervise airfield management activities, including mobile airfield management functions.
- Train operations staff.
- Inspect airfield conditions to ensure compliance with federal regulatory requirements.
- Implement airfield safety procedures to ensure a safe operating environment for personnel and aircraft operation.