Airfield Operations Specialists
Code: 53-2022.00
Zone 3
Median Annual Salary
£56,850
Range: £35,870 - £102,120
Preparation & Education
Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Job Zone 3
Industry Outlook
Average
New job opportunities are likely in the future.
Role Overview & What They 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.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Airfield Operations Specialist
Airport Operations Agent
Airport Operations Coordinator
Airport Operations Officer
Airport Operations Specialist
Flight Follower
Operations Agent
Operations Coordinator
Operations Officer
Operations Specialist
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- 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.
- Conduct inspections of the airport property and perimeter to maintain controlled access to airfields.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Data base user interface and query software
Microsoft Access
Oracle Database
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Operating system software
Linux
Microsoft Windows
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
People and Technology Systems
thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one
figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it
Safety and Government
public safety and security
law and government
Transportation
movement of people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road
Arts and Humanities
English language
Business
customer service
Verbal
communicate by speaking
listen and understand what people say
Ideas and Logic
notice when problems happen
use rules to solve problems
Attention
pay attention to something without being distracted
do two or more things at the same time
Visual Understanding
quickly compare groups of letters, numbers, pictures, or other things
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Conventional
People interested in this work like activities that include data, detail, and regular routines.
Key Work Styles:
Perseverance
Stress Tolerance
Self-Control
Cooperation
Cautiousness
Integrity
Frequently Asked Questions About Airfield Operations Specialists
In the UK, the median annual salary for a Airfield Operations Specialists is £56,850. Starting salaries (10th percentile) typically begin around £35,870, while highly experienced professionals (90th percentile) can earn upwards of £102,120 depending on location and experience.
Entry as a Airfield Operations Specialists typically aligns with Job Zone 3 (Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed). Most of these careers need vocational school training, on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Essential skills and tooling for a Airfield Operations Specialists include: Microsoft Access, Oracle Database, Microsoft PowerPoint, Linux, Microsoft Windows. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
New job opportunities are likely in the future. (Industry demand rating: Average).
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Salary Distribution
10th Percentile (Entry):
£35,870
Median Annual (Average):
£56,850
90th Percentile (Senior):
£102,120
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