Airfield Operations Specialists
O*NET Code: 53-2022.00
Education Level
Zone 3 - Medium Prep
Associate degree or apprenticeship
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.
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💼 Also Known As
Airfield Operations SpecialistAirfield Services OfficerAirline DispatcherAirport AgentAirport Operations AgentAirport Operations CoordinatorAirport Operations Crew MemberAirport Operations OfficerAirport Operations SpecialistAirport Ramp AgentAirport Security OfficerAirport Services SupervisorAirport SupervisorAviation Operations SpecialistFlight FollowerFlight Information ExpediterFlight Operations AgentFlight Operations CoordinatorFlight Operations EngineerFlight Operations Planner
⚡ Skills (18)
Active Listening4/100
Monitoring4/100
Reading Comprehension4/100
Speaking4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Coordination4/100
Writing3/100
Complex Problem Solving3/100
Active Learning3/100
Instructing3/100
+ 8 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
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🔄 Career Transition Paths
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📊 Skills Comparison
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Transition Difficulty: Easy (87% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (13)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Coordination
Current: 4Target: 4
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Speaking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 4
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Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 3
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Monitoring
Current: 4Target: 3
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Complex Problem Solving
Current: 3Target: 3
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Time Management
Current: 3Target: 3
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Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 3
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Writing
Current: 3Target: 3
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Instructing
Current: 3Target: 3
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Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 3Target: 3
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Learning Strategies
Current: 3Target: 3
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Social Perceptiveness
Current: 3Target: 3
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