U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Standard Occupational Classification

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53-2022 Airfield Operations Specialists

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.

Air Traffic Controllers and Airfield Operations Specialists (broad occupation)

Air Transportation Workers (minor group)

Transportation and Material Moving Occupations (major group)

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Last Modified Date: October 26, 2009