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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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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.59)
  2. Listen - People (4.38)
  3. Communicate well, in person - People (4.25)
  4. Use my intuition - Data (4.00)
  5. Speak - People (3.88)
  6. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (3.87)
  7. Use my brain - Data (3.85)
  8. Operate, drive - Things (3.80)
  9. Convey warmth and empathy - People (3.67)
  10. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (3.67)
  11. Follow through, get things done - People (3.66)
  12. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.63)
  13. Analyze, break down into its parts - Data (3.59)
  14. Communicate well, in writing - People (3.50)
  15. Solve problems - Data (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Active Listening (4.12)
  2. Speaking (3.88)
  3. Critical Thinking (3.62)
  4. Reading Comprehension (3.50)
  5. Complex Problem Solving (3.50)
  1. Oral Comprehension (4.38)
  2. Oral Expression (4.25)
  3. Problem Sensitivity (4.00)
  4. Written Comprehension (3.75)
  5. Deductive Reasoning (3.75)
  6. Speech Clarity (3.75)
  7. Inductive Reasoning (3.63)
  8. Near Vision (3.63)
  9. Written Expression (3.50)
  1. Self Control (4.66)
  2. Attention to Detail (4.59)
  3. Dependability (4.57)
  4. Cooperation (4.38)
  5. Integrity (4.17)
  6. Stress Tolerance (4.11)
  7. Initiative (4.09)
  8. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.07)
  9. Achievement/Effort (3.95)
  10. Leadership (3.87)
  11. Analytical Thinking (3.85)
  12. Concern for Others (3.67)
  13. Persistence (3.66)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (4.54)
  2. Getting Information (4.32)
  3. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.30)
  4. Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (4.29)
  5. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (4.20)
  6. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.00)
  7. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (3.99)
  8. Documenting/Recording Information (3.92)
  9. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (3.82)
  10. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.80)
  11. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (3.80)
  12. Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (3.80)
  13. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (3.72)
  14. Analyzing Data or Information (3.59)
  1. Obtain Flight Information From Dispatcher (4.32)
  2. Understand English For Aviation Communications (4.30)
  3. Communicate Technical Information (3.99)
  4. Keep Record Of Messages From Aircraft (3.92)
  5. Use Aircraft Safety Regulations (3.80)
  6. Conduct Preflight Or In-Flight Tests Or Checks Of Aircraft Equipment (3.72)
  7. Analyze Factors Such As Weather Reports To Determine Air Routes (3.59)