Airfield Operations Specialist

Code: 53-2022.00

Also known as: Airport Operations Coordinator, Airport Operations Officer, Airport Operations Specialist, Flight Follower, Operations Agent, Operations Coordinator

Description: Airfield Operations Specialists are the backbone of safe air travel. They work in both commercial and military airfields, ensuring the safe takeoff and landing of aircraft. Duties may involve maintaining and monitoring flight records, monitoring weather conditions and liaising with maintenance and air-traffic control teams. Specialists usually have an Associate's degree and will obtain on-the-job experience.

Airfield Operations Specialist

Typical wages


10% $28,660
25% $35,530
Median $51,330
75% $74,430
90% $98,770
10% $13.78
25% $17.08
Median $24.68
75% $35.78
90% $47.49

Projected employment

Estimated Employment
(2019 year)
10,900
Projected Employment
(2029 year)
11,500
Percent Change +0 %
Projected Annual Job Openings 1,000