Airfield Operations Specialists

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    Envoy Air Ramp Agent Come and work for Envoy Air, an American Airlines Group Company, at John Glenn Columbus International Airport and watch your career take off! You will join a stable, fun, secure, and fast-growing team committed to...

  • Airport Cargo Agent (Overnight Mail Agent) - Gat Airline Ground Support - Columbus,OH

    GAT is seeking dynamic individuals to join its team of aviation professionals.GAT offers a wide range of employee benefits to include major medical, 401K Plan, Dental, and Vision coverage. Classification: Variable Hours,...

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    **Description** **BE THE REASON SOMEONE TRAVELS WITH EASE, BECOME A WHEELCHAIR ATTENDANT TODAY!** The Wheelchair Attendant plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth navigation and comfort of passengers by assisting them throughout the...

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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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