How do they match: Airfield Operations Specialists

  • Aircraft Rescue and Firefighter

  • 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.

  • Coordinate communications between air traffic control and maintenance personnel.
  • Procure, produce, and provide information on the safe operation of aircraft, such as flight planning publications, operations publications, charts and maps, or weather information.
  • Use airfield landing and navigational aids and digital data terminal communications equipment to perform duties.

  • Communicate with others to coordinate vehicle movement.
  • Meet with coworkers to communicate work orders or plans.