Airfield Operations Specialists

Top 3 Airfield Operations Jobs

  • Dock Worker/Forklift Operator - Night Shift 7pm to 5am - Old Dominion Freight Line - Columbus,OH

    Old Dominion - JobID: R-2025-3756 [Warehouse Associate / Forklift Operator] As a Forklift Operator at Old Dominion, you'll: Operate forklift to move materials within warehouse; Load and unload trucks with shipments; Maintain accurate inventory...

  • Excavation labor - Smith & Associates Excavating llc - Columbus,OH

    We are seeking a hardworking and reliable Excavating Laborer to join our team. The ideal candidate will assist in sewer line installation, water service connections, and basement excavation projects. This role involves operating hand tools,...

  • Forklift Operator - FedEx - Columbus,OH

    FedEx - JobID: AA43D81A2EB7B676914A263#######C5 [Warehouse Associate / Forklift Operator] As a Forklift Operator at FedEx, you'll: Full case order pick for replenishment, customer orders and packaging components; Perform pallet retrieval and...

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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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