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Job Title:

Director of Flight Operations

Related Job Title:

Airfield Operations Manager

Job Description:

Airfield Operations Officers perform patrols and inspections of the airfield and it's facilities to evaluate the operating, safety and security conditions for aircraft and their associated operations and requirements. Other required duties include assisting the air traffic control personnel in controlling and monitoring aircraft traffic on the ground, securing facilities and performing other related and similar duties. Airfield Operations Officers also perform other essential duties to include, but not limited to:

• Inspecting airfield and related facilities
• Responding to airport emergencies
• Enforcing airport rules and regulations
• Enforcing state and federal rules and regulations
• Preparing and submitting oral and written reports
• Enforcing and monitoring airfield security
• Enforcing Noise Abatement regulations (i.e.: ensuring that arriving and departing aircraft do not unnecessarily disturb the surrounding communities)
• Other duties as required

Airfield Operations Officers work rotating 8 to 10 hour shifts as the majority of Airfield Operations departments operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Airfield Operations work also involves a great amount of working with fire department, police department and ambulance personnel as well as with the employees of airlines and other aviation related agencies and organizations.

Areas of Expertise:

Commercial Aviation, Military Aviation, Private Aviation, Security

Interest and Abilities:

Emergency Preparedness
First Aid
Aviation
Security or Law Enforcement

Suggested subjects to study in school:

Math,
English
Science

Education and Training Needed:

- Military training and experience including, flight school, and aviation school;
- College studies in an Aviation or Aviation related field;
- Internships, college and post college, in an Aviation Operations or related field;
- Non-pilot Aviation Operations experience, in and out of the military;
- Employment in Aviation Operations or Airfield Operations at a smaller airport/airfield.

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