How do they match: Airfield Operations Specialists

  • Aircraft Rescue and Firefighter
  • Flight Operations Planner

  • 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.

  • Plan and coordinate airfield construction.
  • Check military flight plans with civilian agencies.
  • Collaborate with others to plan flight schedules and air crew assignments.
  • Inspect airfield conditions to ensure compliance with federal regulatory requirements.
  • Procure, produce, and provide information on the safe operation of aircraft, such as flight planning publications, operations publications, charts and maps, or weather information.
  • Provide aircrews with information and services needed for airfield management and flight planning.
  • Receive and post weather information and flight plan data, such as air routes or arrival and departure times.
  • Use airfield landing and navigational aids and digital data terminal communications equipment to perform duties.

  • Plan flight operations.
  • Plan work operations.
  • Inspect facilities to ensure compliance with security or safety regulations.
  • Meet with coworkers to communicate work orders or plans.