JobSOC 53-2022

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.

Definition from U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) (O*NET 31.0 (August 2026)).

01.

Studied through

1 program

Air Traffic Controller49.0105

02.

Draws on

Public Safety and Security4.5 of 5
Transportation4.3 of 5
English Language4.2 of 5
Customer and Personal Service4.0 of 5
Education and Training3.7 of 5
Telecommunications3.6 of 5
Administration and Management3.6 of 5

Importance as rated in O*NET (1 to 5); areas rated 3.5 or more, up to eight.