Airfield Operations Specialists
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.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Airfield Operations Specialists to increase by 7.8% between 2024 and 2034, from 15,300 to 16,500 jobs. Its estimate of 1,500 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($56,850), education (High school diploma or equivalent), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
15,300
Projected employment (2034)
16,500
Projected change (2024–2034)
8%
Annual openings (projected average)
1,500
Pay & Preparation
$56,850
High school diploma or equivalent
None
Long-term on-the-job training
Essential Skills
Monitoring (4/5) • Active Listening (4/5) • Critical Thinking (3.75/5) • Reading Comprehension (3.75/5) • Coordination (3.75/5) • Speaking (3.75/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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