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Airfield Operations Specialists

  • Transportation, Distribution and Logistics

Tasks

What tasks do Airfield Operations Specialists perform?

  • Inspect airfield conditions to ensure compliance with federal regulatory requirements.

  • Implement airfield safety procedures to ensure a safe operating environment for personnel and aircraft operation.

  • Conduct inspections of the airport property and perimeter to maintain controlled access to airfields.

  • Assist in responding to aircraft and medical emergencies.


Knowledge

What do Airfield Operations Specialists need to know?

  • Public Safety and Security

    Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

  • Transportation

    Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.

  • English Language

    Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.


Skills

What skills do Airfield Operations Specialists need?

  • Monitoring

    Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

  • Active Listening

    Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

  • Coordination

    Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.



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