Airfield operations specialist, Mātanga whakahaere taunga rererangi
Also known as
- Airfield operations officer, airfield operations coordinator, airport operations operator, integrated operations controller, airport operations specialist
Airfield operations specialists make sure ground support operations on an airfield operate correctly to ensure safety of aircraft, ground movements and staff.
Your pay could be
$57K
Lower
$73K to $120K
Most common
$152K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Airfield operations specialists
- usually work shifts, including early mornings, evenings and weekends
- usually work at airports and airfields
- may work in noisy, smelly and hazardous conditions
- need to be safety conscious, communicate well and identify and solve problems
Tasks
- Inspect facilities, equipment or supplies to ensure conformance to standards.
- Inspect facilities.
- Plan flight operations.
- Inspect work sites to identify potential environmental or safety hazards.
- Inspect facilities to ensure compliance with security or safety regulations.
- Assist others during emergencies.
- Remove snow.
- Confer with coworkers to co-ordinate maintenance or cleaning activities.
- Coordinate operational activities.
- Maintain facilities.
You need experience and training to become an airfield operations specialist and a qualification may be useful.
You need
- experience in similar work
- a driver licence
- to pass a security check and get an Airport Identity Card (AIC)
You may need
- a New Zealand Certificate in Airport Operations (Level 4) or a New Zealand Diploma in Airport Operations (Level 5)
- a relevant tertiary qualification
- an Airside Driving Permit (ADP)
- to pass a medical assessment and drug test
- a firearms licence
- a First Aid Certificate
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 3 to do the study or training for this job.
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