Flight Operations Coordinator Career

*A job as a Flight Operations Coordinator falls under the broader career category of Airfield Operations Specialists. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for 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.


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Airfield Operations Specialist Career

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Bachelor's Degree usually needed for this career