Select Region Rural Capital AreaRural Capital Area + Travis County Career Profile Airfield Operations Specialist Education HS diploma or less This is the typical education required for this occupation. Earnings $71,800 This is the median salary for this occupation. Airfield Operations Specialists preform duties that ensure the safe takeoff and landing of commercial and military aircraft. General Information 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. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Airfield Operations Specialist Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 4 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 4 openings per year are projected for Airfield Operations Specialist. +13.3% Employment Change Employment for Airfield Operations Specialist is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 13.3% between 2025 and 2030. $34.52 Earnings Potential The typical worker in this occupation is paid $34.52/hour. Entry level workers are paid $28.00, while experienced workers are paid $39.20. The median wage is above the wage across all occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 35 Airfield Operations Specialist in the Rural Capital Area region. By 2030 this number could reach 39. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Airfield Operations Specialist are Nonscheduled Air Transportation, Support Activities for Air Transportation, and Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Airfield Operations Specialist include Public Safety and Security, Transportation, and Customer and Personal Service. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Airfield Operations Specialist is Bachelor's. 62% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: Headlight Data BLS Lightcast®
