13MX - AIRFIELD OPERATIONS OFFICER AFSC Officer

Summary

The management of our runways is as important as managing the people who run them. Airfield Operations Officers do both and also work as a liaison with anyone who needs to access the airfield for any reason. Their duties include ensuring the safe takeoff and landing of aircraft, maintaining navigational aids, performing inspections and communicating with air traffic control.

What You’ll Do

• Perform and lead airfield operations functions of air traffic control and airspace management.
• Advise commanders on the effective use of airfield operations assets.
• Provide staff leadership, supervision and technical assistance.
• Develop and implement plans, policies and programs for executing Air Force airfield operations activities.

Duties

• Perform duties related to specialized field requirements.
• Support Air Force mission objectives through technical expertise.
• Develop, maintain, and implement standard operating procedures.
• Coordinate with other units to accomplish mission requirements.
• Supervise and train personnel as required.

Qualifications

• Must be between the ages of 18 and have not reached your 42nd birthday
• A minimum of 24 months’ experience performing and managing Airfield Operations
• Must be willing to relocate
• Knowledge of capabilities, limitations and basic operating principles of aircraft systems and components
• Knowledge of Air Traffic Control principles and procedures
• Must maintain Ground-based Aircraft Controller Medical standards
• Completion of Airfield Operations Officer Qualification Training Course
• Completion of Officer Training School (OTS), Air Force Academy (AFA) or Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC)

Training & Education

How do we transform you from a raw recruit to an expert Airman in this field? From hands-on experience to college credit toward a degree, the path begins here.

Training Stages

• BASIC MILITARY TRAINING: 8.5 weeks
• TECH SCHOOL LOCATION: Maxwell AFB, AL

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s degree

Components

• Air Force Active Duty
• Air Force Reserve
• Air National Guard