How do they match: 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.

  • Maintain air-to-ground and point-to-point radio contact with aircraft commanders.
  • Maintain flight and event logs, air crew flying records, and flight operations records of incoming and outgoing flights.
  • Conduct inspections of the airport property and perimeter to maintain controlled access to airfields.

  • Maintain facilities.