53-2022

Airfield Operations Specialists

Role Overview

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.

Recommended Majors

Air Traffic Controller.

Related Careers

Air Traffic Controllers Air Traffic Controllers and Airfield Operations Specialists Air Transportation Workers Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors Aircraft Pilots and Flight Engineers Aircraft Service Attendants

Salary by State (top paying)

State	Median salary
Washington	$82,540
Arizona	$80,260
Alabama	$78,270
Texas	$77,460
Oregon	$75,710
Oklahoma	$74,290
Colorado	$72,720
Alaska	$66,250
Maryland	$64,480
Florida	$62,600
Montana	$61,550
Utah	$61,400
California	$61,100
Michigan	$60,990
Nevada	$60,250

Frequently Asked Questions

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Median Annual Salary

$56,750

Projected Growth (10yr)

+4.2%

Avg. annual openings

1.6k

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