Airfield Operations Specialists
SOC Code: 53-2022
Airfield Operations Specialistss inspect airfield conditions to ensure compliance with federal regulatory requirements. This career typically requires medium preparation (1-2 years). With an AI-proof score of 70.7/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Monitoring, Active Listening, Active Listening.
AI-Proof Score: 70.7 — High
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Median Salary
$56,750
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Job Growth
4.2%
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Training Time
Medium preparation (1-2 years)
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Job Zone
Zone 3 / 5
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Training Cost
~$15,000
Key Skills
- •Monitoring
- •Active Listening
- •Reading Comprehension
- •Coordination
- •Critical Thinking
- •Speaking
Common Tasks
- ✓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.
- ✓Initiate or conduct airport-wide coordination of snow removal on runways and taxiways.
Training & Resources
Why AI-Proof?
- ✅Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
- ✅Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
- ✅Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
- ✅Social and regulatory barriers to full automation