{"schemaVersion":"1.0","exportedAt":"2026-05-15T12:38:48.957Z","occupation":{"soc":"53-2022.00","title":"Airfield Operations Specialists","group":"Transportation & Material Moving","sector":"48-49","jobZone":3,"jobZoneInferred":false},"framework":{"version":"v.26.05","description":"","contextCovered":"This framework covers airfield operations work at commercial and military airports, encompassing safety compliance, perimeter security, emergency response, wildlife management, snow removal coordination, and communications across all operational shifts.","levels":{"emerging":{"label":"Emerging","statements":["Airfield inspection checklists — complete under direct supervision to verify basic compliance with federal regulatory requirements on an active airfield.","Safety procedures and posted protocols — follow and apply under guidance to maintain a safe operating environment for personnel and aircraft.","Airport perimeter and property access points — inspect alongside a senior specialist to identify unauthorized access or security breaches.","Emergency response roles — assist assigned personnel during aircraft or medical emergencies following established response procedures.","Snow removal coordination tasks — support senior staff in initiating runway and taxiway clearing operations during winter weather events.","Wildlife hazard observations — report sightings and assist with basic deterrent measures on and around airport grounds under supervision.","Radio communication equipment — operate using standard phraseology to relay routine messages between air traffic control and maintenance crews.","Airfield operations databases — enter and retrieve basic data using provided software tools under the direction of experienced staff.","Federal Aviation Administration regulations — read and reference to understand minimum compliance standards applicable to daily airfield duties.","Incident observation reports — draft in clear written language following organizational templates after routine airfield inspections."]},"developing":{"label":"Developing","statements":["Airfield condition inspections — conduct independently and document findings to confirm ongoing compliance with FAA regulatory requirements.","Safety procedure implementation — apply and adjust standard protocols in familiar non-routine situations to protect personnel and aircraft operations.","Controlled access inspections — perform perimeter and property surveys routinely, identifying and resolving access control discrepancies without close oversight.","Emergency coordination support — execute assigned tasks during aircraft and medical emergencies with reduced supervision, communicating clearly with responding units.","Snow removal operations — coordinate airfield-wide clearing activities across runways and taxiways, sequencing equipment and crews for efficient execution.","Wildlife management programs — conduct hazing and deterrent activities using established techniques, logging encounters in the airfield wildlife database.","Air traffic control and maintenance communications — facilitate coordination independently, ensuring accurate and timely information flow between both parties.","Mobile airfield management functions — perform mobile inspection and oversight duties across the airfield, adapting to changing operational demands.","Spreadsheet and office suite software — use to analyze airfield operational data, generate reports, and track recurring compliance metrics.","Critical incidents and near-miss events — apply deductive reasoning to identify contributing factors and recommend corrective actions to supervisors."]},"proficient":{"label":"Proficient","statements":["Comprehensive airfield compliance assessments — execute autonomously across all inspection categories, resolving non-routine regulatory findings with appropriate corrective action.","Airfield safety environment — manage the full scope of safety procedures, anticipating risk factors and adapting protocols to dynamic operational conditions.","Perimeter security systems and access controls — evaluate effectiveness across the entire airport property and lead corrective responses to identified vulnerabilities.","Multi-agency emergency response — direct airfield-side coordination during complex aircraft and medical emergencies, integrating communications among ATC, fire, and medical units.","Seasonal operational planning — develop and supervise snow removal plans, pre-positioning resources and establishing contingency sequences for major weather events.","Wildlife hazard management program — assess habitat and attractant conditions airport-wide, implementing adaptive management strategies to reduce wildlife strike risk.","Telecommunications and coordination systems — troubleshoot and optimize communication workflows between air traffic control and maintenance to sustain operational continuity.","Airfield management operations — oversee and supervise all airfield management activities including mobile functions, ensuring regulatory standards are met across every shift.","Complex problem analysis — apply systems analysis skills to identify interdependent operational failures and develop solutions that restore safe airfield conditions.","Operational documentation and reporting — produce high-quality written reports, logs, and compliance records that meet regulatory and organizational standards without revision."]},"advanced":{"label":"Advanced","statements":["Airfield operations strategy — set directional standards for compliance, safety, and efficiency programs that govern all airfield operations across the organization.","Regulatory compliance framework — lead the development and continuous improvement of airfield inspection and safety procedures aligned with FAA and federal mandates.","Organizational safety culture — champion and model dependability, cautiousness, and integrity, embedding these values into team norms and performance expectations.","Emergency preparedness programs — design and oversee airport-wide emergency response plans, conducting exercises that integrate ATC, security, maintenance, and medical functions.","Wildlife hazard management policy — establish organization-level wildlife management programs, coordinating with federal wildlife agencies to achieve long-term risk reduction.","Workforce development and instruction — design training curricula and mentorship pathways that advance airfield operations specialists from emerging to proficient skill levels.","Technology and systems integration — lead evaluation and adoption of enterprise application and expert system software to enhance airfield management capabilities organization-wide.","Interagency and stakeholder coordination — represent the organization in relationships with FAA, TSA, local government, and airline partners to align operational and regulatory priorities.","Performance metrics and systems evaluation — establish key indicators and evaluation methods that measure airfield operational effectiveness and drive data-informed continuous improvement.","Administrative and resource management — oversee budget, staffing, scheduling, and policy administration for the airfield operations function, optimizing resource allocation across all operating conditions."]}}},"sources":{"onet":"v30.2 (CC BY 4.0)","crosswalk":"https://skillscrosswalk.com","generator":"LER.me"},"attribution":"© EBSCOed"}