[Core] [71% incumbents] Conduct inspections of the airport property and perimeter to maintain controlled access to airfields.
  DWAs: Inspect work sites to identify potential environmental or safety hazards. | Inspect facilities to ensure compliance with security or safety regulations.

[Core] [71% incumbents] Assist in responding to aircraft and medical emergencies.
  DWAs: Assist others during emergencies.

[Core] [71% incumbents] Perform and supervise airfield management activities, including mobile airfield management functions.
  DWAs: Coordinate flight control or management activities.

[Core] [71% incumbents] Train operations staff.
  DWAs: Train transportation or material moving personnel.

[Supplemental] [71% incumbents] Use airfield landing and navigational aids and digital data terminal communications equipment to perform duties.
  DWAs: Pilot aircraft.

[Supplemental] [71% incumbents] Check military flight plans with civilian agencies.
  DWAs: Review work orders or schedules to determine operations or procedures.

[Core] [70% incumbents] Inspect airfield conditions to ensure compliance with federal regulatory requirements.
  DWAs: Inspect facilities, equipment or supplies to ensure conformance to standards. | Inspect facilities.

[Core] [70% incumbents] Implement airfield safety procedures to ensure a safe operating environment for personnel and aircraft operation.
  DWAs: Plan flight operations.

[Core] [70% incumbents] Initiate or conduct airport-wide coordination of snow removal on runways and taxiways.
  DWAs: Remove snow. | Confer with coworkers to coordinate maintenance or cleaning activities. | Coordinate operational activities.

[Core] [70% incumbents] Manage wildlife on and around airport grounds.
  DWAs: Maintain facilities.

[Core] [70% incumbents] Coordinate communications between air traffic control and maintenance personnel.
  DWAs: Communicate with others to coordinate vehicle movement.

[Core] [70% incumbents] Plan and coordinate airfield construction.
  DWAs: Plan work operations.

[Core] [70% incumbents] Monitor the arrival, parking, refueling, loading, and departure of all aircraft.
  DWAs: Monitor vehicle movement or location.

[Core] [70% incumbents] Coordinate with agencies, such as air traffic control, civil engineers, or command posts, to ensure support of airfield management activities.
  DWAs: Coordinate flight control or management activities.

[Core] [70% incumbents] Relay departure, arrival, delay, aircraft and airfield status, and other pertinent information to upline controlling agencies.
  DWAs: Communicate with others to coordinate vehicle movement.

[Core] [70% incumbents] Provide aircrews with information and services needed for airfield management and flight planning.
  DWAs: Communicate with others to coordinate vehicle movement.

[Supplemental] [70% incumbents] Maintain air-to-ground and point-to-point radio contact with aircraft commanders.
  DWAs: Communicate with others to coordinate vehicle movement.

[Supplemental] [70% incumbents] Procure, produce, and provide information on the safe operation of aircraft, such as flight planning publications, operations publications, charts and maps, or weather information.
  DWAs: Record operational details of travel.

[Supplemental] [70% incumbents] Anticipate aircraft equipment needs for air evacuation and cargo flights.
  DWAs: Plan flight operations.

[Supplemental] [70% incumbents] Post visual display boards and status boards.
  DWAs: Communicate with others to coordinate vehicle movement.

[Supplemental] [70% incumbents] Receive and post weather information and flight plan data, such as air routes or arrival and departure times.
  DWAs: Communicate with others to coordinate vehicle movement.

[Supplemental] [70% incumbents] Conduct departure and arrival briefings.
  DWAs: Meet with coworkers to communicate work orders or plans.

[Supplemental] [70% incumbents] Maintain flight and event logs, air crew flying records, and flight operations records of incoming and outgoing flights.
  DWAs: Record operational details of travel.

[Supplemental] [70% incumbents] Coordinate changes to flight itineraries with appropriate Air Traffic Control (ATC) agencies.
  DWAs: Coordinate flight control or management activities.

[Supplemental] [69% incumbents] Coordinate with agencies to meet aircrew requirements for billeting, messing, refueling, ground transportation, and transient aircraft maintenance.
  DWAs: Coordinate flight control or management activities.

[Supplemental] [69% incumbents] Collaborate with others to plan flight schedules and air crew assignments.
  DWAs: Plan flight operations.

[Supplemental] [68% incumbents] Receive, transmit, and control message traffic.
  DWAs: Communicate with others to coordinate vehicle movement.

[EMERGING:Revision] Inspect airfield conditions to ensure safety and compliance with federal regulatory requirements.

[EMERGING:New] Issue notices to advise flight crews of airfield status.

[EMERGING:New] Monitor and manage the operation of drones within the airport airspace to ensure safe aircraft operations.

[EMERGING:Revision] Train operations staff on topics such as driving on airfields and security identification display area (SIDA) procedures.

--- SKILLS ---
  Active Listening (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Monitoring (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Speaking (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Writing (imp:3.38 lvl:3.25) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Active Learning (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Learning Strategies (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Public Safety and Security (imp:4.45 lvl:4.56) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Transportation (imp:4.25 lvl:4.40) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  English Language (imp:4.18 lvl:3.82) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:4.03 lvl:4.38) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Education and Training (imp:3.74 lvl:4.74) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Telecommunications (imp:3.65 lvl:2.97) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Administration and Management (imp:3.59 lvl:3.83) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Law and Government (imp:3.37 lvl:2.99) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Administrative (imp:3.36 lvl:3.92) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.29 lvl:3.67) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Mathematics (imp:3.08 lvl:2.70) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Communications and Media (imp:3.07 lvl:3.20) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.94 lvl:3.02) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Geography (imp:2.64 lvl:2.81) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Mechanical (imp:2.61 lvl:2.83) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Engineering and Technology (imp:2.44 lvl:2.38) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Production and Processing (imp:2.34 lvl:2.00) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Building and Construction (imp:2.24 lvl:1.91) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Psychology (imp:2.20 lvl:1.80) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Biology (imp:2.18 lvl:1.95) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Sales and Marketing (imp:2.17 lvl:1.42) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.16 lvl:1.28) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Chemistry (imp:2.11 lvl:1.63) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Physics (imp:2.06 lvl:1.67) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Design (imp:1.97 lvl:2.03) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.78 lvl:1.21) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Foreign Language (imp:1.75 lvl:0.99) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.68 lvl:1.04) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.41) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  History and Archeology (imp:1.39 lvl:0.66) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.26) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Food Production (imp:1.02) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Fine Arts (imp:1.01) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:4.12 lvl:4.25) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:4.12 lvl:4.00) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Written Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Oral Expression (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.75 lvl:3.50) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.75 lvl:3.00) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Written Expression (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Information Ordering (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Near Vision (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Far Vision (imp:3.62 lvl:4.00) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Selective Attention (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Visualization (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Time Sharing (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Auditory Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:3.25) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Originality (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Control Precision (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.62 lvl:2.38) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Manual Dexterity (imp:2.62 lvl:2.25) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Depth Perception (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.62 lvl:2.38) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Spatial Orientation (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Response Orientation (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.38 lvl:1.75) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Number Facility (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Memorization (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Reaction Time (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Night Vision (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Sound Localization (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Rate Control (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Static Strength (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Stamina (imp:1.88 lvl:0.88) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Extent Flexibility (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:1.75 lvl:1.12) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:4.72 lvl:4.77) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:4.67 lvl:4.23) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:4.56 lvl:4.92) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.42 lvl:5.08) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.39 lvl:5.00) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Getting Information (imp:4.31 lvl:4.67) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.31 lvl:4.62) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.30 lvl:4.85) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.27 lvl:5.20) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:4.21 lvl:5.12) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.91 lvl:4.86) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.80 lvl:4.22) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Working with Computers (imp:3.77 lvl:2.95) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.73 lvl:4.61) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.73 lvl:3.95) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Processing Information (imp:3.72 lvl:3.73) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.67 lvl:4.68) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.60 lvl:3.61) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.57 lvl:4.28) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.55 lvl:4.18) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.54 lvl:3.43) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.53 lvl:3.46) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.50 lvl:3.88) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:3.35 lvl:3.61) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.34 lvl:3.62) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:3.30 lvl:3.38) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.20 lvl:3.75) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.19 lvl:3.31) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.17 lvl:4.15) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.13 lvl:3.16) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.11 lvl:3.60) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:3.09 lvl:3.22) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.96 lvl:3.02) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.95 lvl:3.77) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.94 lvl:3.39) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Thinking Creatively (imp:2.93 lvl:3.55) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.68 lvl:2.88) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:2.35 lvl:2.33) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.32 lvl:2.09) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.11 lvl:1.89) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.90 lvl:1.53) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:8.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:7.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity (imp:6.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:5.00) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Cooperation (imp:4.00) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Self-Control (imp:3.00) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Dependability (imp:2.93) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cautiousness (imp:2.74) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.67) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Stress Tolerance (imp:2.55) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control (imp:2.50) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Integrity (imp:2.47) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cooperation (imp:2.30) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Perseverance (imp:2.08) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Stress Tolerance (imp:2.00) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Adaptability (imp:1.98) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:1.98) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.80) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.76) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Initiative (imp:1.66) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Social Orientation (imp:1.29) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:1.23) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:1.14) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Perseverance (imp:1.00) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Sincerity (imp:0.90) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Optimism (imp:0.84) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Humility (imp:0.61) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Empathy (imp:0.37) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Innovation (imp:-0.12) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Coordination (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.38 lvl:3.25) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Instructing (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Systems Analysis (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Time Management (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Service Orientation (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Negotiation (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Persuasion (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Operation and Control (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.50 lvl:2.75) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.25 lvl:2.38) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Technology Design (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.62 lvl:1.12) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Programming (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 15,190
  annual_median    : $56,850
  annual_pct10     : $35,870
  annual_pct25     : $42,000
  annual_pct75     : $77,340
  annual_pct90     : $102,120
  annual_mean      : $63,610
  hourly_median    : $27.33

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Kentucky ($123,290)
  lowest_state     : West Virginia ($28,670)
  dispersion_ratio : 4.300x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (36 total) ---
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:    9,720  median: $  49,820
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    3,950  median: $  60,850
  Educational Services                     emp:      270  median: $  44,290
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:      160  median: $  70,590
  Manufacturing                            emp:      150  median: $  88,420
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:      130  median: $  45,750

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (6 total) ---
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:    9,720  median: $  49,820
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    3,950  median: $  60,850
  Educational Services                     emp:      270  median: $  44,290
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:      160  median: $  70,590
  Manufacturing                            emp:      150  median: $  88,420
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:      130  median: $  45,750

exact_match_status : no_exact_match
matched_title      : N/A
match_score        : 0.0000
wikidata_qid       : N/A
word_count         : 0
wikipedia_url      : N/A
license            : CC BY-SA 4.0
fetched_at         : 2026-06-02T23:30:51.004695Z

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Indonesian Special Forces (similarity: 0.5000)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indonesian_Special_Forces
  QID: Q19923325
  Extract: Special Forces units in Indonesia are composed from the Indonesian Armed Forces which consist of the following units:Joint units
Koopssus, special forces unit of the Indonesian National Armed Forces with counter-terrorism duties.
Indonesian Army
Kopassus, special forces and Army counter-terrorist un

  Title: Qayyarah Airfield West (similarity: 0.4528)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qayyarah_Airfield_West
  QID: Q7267229
  Extract: Qayyarah Airfield West is an Iraqi Air Force base in the Qayyarah subdistrict of Mosul District in northern Iraq. It was captured by U.S. Army during Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003. It was also known as Q–West or Key West by the various U.S. Army Forces and civilian contractors stationed there. Con

  Title: Fort Bragg (similarity: 0.1951)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Bragg
  QID: Q991369
  Extract: Fort Bragg is a U.S. Army military installation located in North Carolina. It ranks among the largest military bases in the world by population, with more than 52,000 military personnel.

  Title: Pilatus U-28 Draco (similarity: 0.2041)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pilatus_U-28_Draco
  QID: Q128338854
  Extract: The Pilatus-SNC U-28A Draco is an American special operations, tactical intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), forward air control, and counter insurgency aircraft operated by Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC). It is a version of the single-engine turboprop Pilatus PC-12 mod

  Title: No. 1 Airfield Operations Support Squadron RAAF (similarity: 0.5897)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/No._1_Airfield_Operations_Support_Squadron_RAAF
  QID: Q7043082
  Extract: No. 1 Airfield Operations Support Squadron (1AOSS) is Headquartered at RAAF Base Townsville. The squadron has detachments at each of the major RAAF Bases around Australia. It is responsible for providing fixed-base and expeditionary Air Movements support, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) functions,

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong confidence based on comprehensive O*NET data including detailed work activities, skills, and knowledge requirements. BLS wage data provides solid market intelligence foundation.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-04T02:56:06.955104+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,639
tokens_output        : 4,044
cost_usd             : $0.043641
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found for this specialized aviation role. The closest semantic neighbors relate to military airfields and special forces units rather than civilian airport operations.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Airfield Operations Specialists ensure the safe takeoff and landing of commercial and military aircraft by coordinating between air traffic control and maintenance personnel, implementing safety procedures, and maintaining flight records. They serve as the operational backbone of airports and airfields, conducting critical safety inspections and managing airfield conditions. These professionals work in high-stakes environments where attention to detail and dependability are essential for aviation safety.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A typical day begins with conducting comprehensive inspections of airport property and perimeter areas to maintain controlled access to airfields and ensure compliance with federal regulatory requirements. They coordinate with air traffic control and maintenance personnel, using airfield landing and navigational aids along with digital data terminal communications equipment. Throughout the day, they monitor flight operations, assist in responding to aircraft and medical emergencies, and implement airfield safety procedures. They also manage wildlife on airport grounds, coordinate snow removal operations on runways and taxiways, and train operations staff on airfield safety and security protocols. Documentation and record-keeping of all activities is a constant responsibility.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel in this role demonstrate exceptional dependability and attention to detail, as these are critical work styles in aviation safety environments. They possess strong problem sensitivity and deductive reasoning abilities, allowing them to quickly identify potential safety issues and make sound decisions under pressure. The role attracts people with conventional and realistic personality types who appreciate structured environments with clear safety protocols and procedures. Effective airfield operations specialists have excellent communication skills, both oral and written, as they must coordinate with diverse stakeholders including pilots, air traffic controllers, and maintenance crews.

CAREER ENTRY:
Entry into this field typically requires a bachelor's degree (50.9% of workers) or high school diploma with additional training (33.8%), representing Job Zone 3 preparation. Many positions, especially in military or government settings, provide specialized training in airfield operations, safety procedures, and federal aviation regulations. Relevant education includes programs in aviation management, transportation, or public safety, though on-the-job training is often extensive.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Career advancement often leads to supervisory roles such as Airport Operations Supervisor or Aviation Operations Manager, or specialized positions like Aviation Inspector. Many professionals transition to air traffic control positions, commercial pilot roles, or transportation management positions. The strong foundation in safety protocols, federal regulations, and aviation operations provides pathways into broader transportation and logistics management roles.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the field employs 15,190 workers with a median annual wage of $56,850, ranging from $35,870 to $102,120. Geographic variation is significant, with Kentucky offering the highest wages at $123,290 compared to West Virginia's $28,670, representing a 4.30x ratio. The Transportation and Warehousing industry employs the majority (9,720 workers), followed by government positions (3,950 workers). The concentration in major transportation hubs and military installations drives regional demand patterns.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
The role shows moderate automation resistance due to its emphasis on human judgment in safety-critical situations and complex problem-solving activities. While some monitoring and documentation tasks may become more automated, the core activities of safety inspections, emergency response, and coordination between diverse stakeholders require human expertise and decision-making capabilities.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [skill_overlap] Air Traffic Controllers (53-2021.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles require high-level active listening, monitoring, and critical thinking skills with shared knowledge in public safety and transportation.
    data: Active Listening imp:4.0
    data: Monitoring imp:4.0
    data: Public Safety knowledge imp:4.5
  [task_similarity] Aviation Inspectors (53-6051.01) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles center on inspecting airfield conditions and equipment to ensure compliance with federal regulatory requirements.
    data: Inspecting Equipment work activity imp:4.7
    data: Evaluating Compliance work activity imp:4.6
  [knowledge_overlap] Commercial Pilots (53-2012.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Shared high-level transportation and public safety knowledge, plus understanding of airfield operations and safety procedures.
    data: Transportation knowledge imp:4.2
    data: Public Safety knowledge imp:4.5
  [career_pathway] Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Natural progression from airfield operations to broader transportation management roles utilizing coordination and management skills.
    data: Coordination transferable skill imp:3.8
    data: Administration knowledge imp:3.6
  [riasec_cluster] Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1041.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share conventional and realistic orientations with emphasis on structured safety procedures and equipment operation.
    data: Conventional RIASEC: 4.93
    data: Realistic RIASEC: 4.63
    data: Operating Equipment work activity imp:4.7

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['airfield operations', 'airport operations', 'aviation operations', 'airfield specialist', 'airport coordinator', 'aviation safety', 'airfield management', 'runway operations']
  exclude_keywords : ['air traffic control', 'pilot', 'flight attendant', 'baggage handler', 'mechanic']
  title_patterns   : ['*operations specialist', '*operations officer', '*operations coordinator', 'airfield*', 'airport*']
  common_variations: ['airfield operations specialist', 'airport operations specialist', 'aviation operations specialist', 'airfield services officer', 'airport operations coordinator', 'airport operations agent', 'aviation operations officer', 'airfield management specialist']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['others', 'tendency', 'operations', 'equipment', 'control', 'airfield', 'air', 'activities', 'management', 'flight', 'safety', 'principles', 'procedures', 'aircraft', 'includes', 'objects', 'movement', 'personnel', 'ideas', 'maintenance']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
others                     47  0.01622  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:81%  dwas:17%  onet_tasks:2%
tendency                   42  0.01450  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
operations                 32  0.01105  inference            inference:31%  onet_dimensions:19%  wikipedia:19%
equipment                  27  0.00932  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:85%  onet_tasks:7%  dwas:4%
control                    27  0.00932  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:44%  onet_tasks:15%  dwas:15%
airfield                   22  0.00759  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:50%  inference:32%  wikipedia:18%
air                        21  0.00725  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:38%  wikipedia:33%  inference:19%
activities                 20  0.00690  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:45%  dwas:30%  inference:15%
management                 18  0.00621  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:39%  onet_tasks:22%  dwas:22%
flight                     18  0.00621  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:50%  dwas:39%  inference:11%
safety                     18  0.00621  inference            inference:72%  onet_tasks:11%  dwas:11%
principles                 16  0.00552  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
procedures                 15  0.00518  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:53%  inference:27%  onet_tasks:13%
aircraft                   14  0.00483  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:64%  inference:14%  onet_dimensions:7%
includes                   13  0.00449  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  inference:8%
objects                    12  0.00414  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
movement                   12  0.00414  dwas                 dwas:67%  onet_dimensions:33%
personnel                  11  0.00380  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:36%  onet_tasks:18%  wikipedia:18%
ideas                      11  0.00380  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
maintenance                10  0.00345  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:40%  inference:30%  onet_tasks:20%
techniques                 10  0.00345  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
materials                  10  0.00345  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
quickly                    10  0.00345  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  inference:10%
body                       10  0.00345  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
special                    10  0.00345  wikipedia            wikipedia:90%  inference:10%
needs                       9  0.00311  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  onet_tasks:11%
monitoring                  9  0.00311  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
problems                    9  0.00311  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
problem                     9  0.00311  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
standards                   9  0.00311  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  dwas:11%
human                       9  0.00311  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
resources                   9  0.00311  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
vehicle                     9  0.00311  dwas                 dwas:89%  onet_dimensions:11%
orientation                 9  0.00311  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
forces                      9  0.00311  wikipedia            wikipedia:89%  inference:11%
airport                     8  0.00276  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:50%  inference:50%
military                    8  0.00276  inference            inference:50%  wikipedia:38%  onet_tasks:12%
traffic                     8  0.00276  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:50%  inference:50%
needed                      8  0.00276  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  onet_tasks:12%
transportation              8  0.00276  inference            inference:62%  onet_tasks:12%  onet_dimensions:12%