Career Profile
Airfield Operations Specialists
Airfield Operations Specialists preform duties that ensure the safe takeoff and landing of commercial and military aircraft.
General Information
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 Specialists
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 2 openings per year are projected for Airfield Operations Specialists.
Employment Change
Employment for Airfield Operations Specialists is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 17.1% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $28.70/hour. Entry level workers are paid $23.25, while experienced workers are paid $31.14. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 15 Airfield Operations Specialists in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 18.
Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Airfield Operations Specialists are Nonscheduled Air Transportation, Support Activities for Air Transportation, and Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Airfield Operations Specialists include Public Safety and Security, Transportation, and English Language.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Airfield Operations Specialists is Bachelor's. 52% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.