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Airfield Operations Specialists

SOC 53-2022.00

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.

Zone 3 Transportation and Material Moving

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Active Listening

4.0

Reading Comprehension

3.8

Speaking

3.8

Critical Thinking

3.8

Monitoring

3.6

Coordination

3.6

Writing

3.2

Active Learning

3.2

Knowledge Areas 8

Transportation

4.2

Public Safety and Security

4.0

Customer and Personal Service

4.0

English Language

3.6

Administration and Management

3.4

Education and Training

3.3

Computers and Electronics

3.3

Law and Government

3.2

Key Tasks

1Implement airfield safety procedures to ensure a safe operating environment for personnel and aircraft operation.

2Assist in responding to aircraft and medical emergencies.

3Manage wildlife on and around airport grounds.

4Coordinate with agencies, such as air traffic control, civil engineers, or command posts, to ensure support of airfield management activities.

5Plan and coordinate airfield construction.

Also Known As

Air Operations Manager Airfield Manager Airfield Services Officer Airline Dispatcher Airport Duty Manager Airport Manager Airport Operations Coordinator Airport Operations Crew Member Airport Operations Duty Manager Airport Operations Manager