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Airfield Operations Specialists
Description
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.
Common Tasks
- Implement airfield safety procedures to ensure a safe operating environment for personnel and aircraft operation.
- Plan and coordinate airfield construction.
- Coordinate with agencies such as air traffic control, civil engineers, and command posts to ensure support of airfield management activities.
- Monitor the arrival, parking, refueling, loading, and departure of all aircraft.
- Maintain air-to-ground and point-to-point radio contact with aircraft commanders.
Required Education
No education requirement is available for this occupation.
Wages
In 2016 the mean hourly wage in the Greater Sacramento area was $40.11 . The hourly rate for this occupation typically paid between $28.35 and $48.70 .
In 2016 the mean annual salary in the Greater Sacramento area was $83,413.58 . The annual salary for this occupation typically paid between $58,964.07 and $101,282.10 .
Occupation Outlook
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