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Airfield Operations Specialists

Prospects: Favorable

*According to projected annual openings and year-over-year growth
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.

Current openings

Aviation Operations Specialist 12
Flight Operations Coordinator 40

Number of positions

2012: 370    2014: 380

Annual job postings

New: 10    Replacement: 10
(Total: 20)   

Salaries in NYC

Starting at:
$38,720
($18/hour)
Middle:
$55,210
($26/hour)
Up to:
$67,210
($32/hour)
Average:
$57,710
($27/hour)

Educational requirements

Minimum education:
High school diploma or equivalent

Work experience:
None

On-the-job training:
Long-term on-the-job training

Education level achieved by workers

 

Sources: New York State Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Labor.