With all those airplanes coming and going, who’s keeping an eye on the airport itself? Many people don’t realize the number and variety of careers that are associated directly with airport operations. See all the opportunities a career in airport operations holds.
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Career Title |
Salary Range |
Typical Education Requirements |
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Accident Investigator |
$16 - $45 /hr |
College degree, aviation industry experience |
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Administrative Assistant |
$7 - $28 / hr |
High School diploma, two year college degree preferred |
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Air Freight / Cargo Agent |
$8 - $25 / hr |
High School diploma, two year college degree preferred, shipping experience |
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Air Taxi Pilot |
$12 - $38 / hr |
Four year college preferred, pilots license, and aviation medical certificate |
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Air Traffic Reporting Pilot |
$12 - $38 / hr |
Four year college preferred, pilots license, and aviation medical certificate |
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Airframe and Powerplant inspector |
$9 - $28 / hr |
High School diploma, technical training; two year degree preferred, A&P License |
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Airframe or Powerplant Mechanic |
$9 - $25 / hr |
High School diploma, technical training; two year degree preferred, A&P License |
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Airport Manager |
$15 - $45 / hr |
College degree in airport management or business administration |
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Architect |
$16 - $45 / hr |
Architecture degree |
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Avionics Technician/Specialist |
$10 - $35 / hr |
High School diploma, two year college degree preferred, plus technical training |
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Cargo Handlers |
$8 - $18 / hr |
High School diploma |
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Concession Worker |
$7 - $14 / hr |
High School diploma |
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Corporate Pilot |
$18 - $70 / hr |
College preferred; most require 4 year degree, pilots license, and aviation medical certificate |
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Customs Agent |
$12 - $35 / hr |
Two year college degree preferred, plus special training; |
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Fire and Crash Rescue |
$12 - $35 / hr |
Two year college degree preferred, plus special training; |
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Fixed Base Operator Manager |
$12 - $35 / hr |
High School diploma; two year college degree preferred |
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Flight Instructor |
$12 - $35 / hr |
High School diploma; two year college degree preferred |
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Food Preparation Specialist |
$8 - $14 / hr |
High School diploma; two year college degree preferred, plus health certificate |
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Information Systems Specialist |
$14 - $38 / hr |
College degree in field |
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Lineperson/fueler |
$8 - $15 / hr |
High School diploma; two year college degree preferred |
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Marketing / Public Relations |
$12 - $34 / hr |
Four year college degree in field |
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Operations Supervisor |
$18 - $38 / hr |
Four year college degree in field |
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Ramp Service Personnel |
$7 - $18 / hr |
High School diploma |
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Safety Inspector |
$18 - $40 / hr |
Engineering degree and / or experience as a pilot or aircraft mechanic |
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Secretary |
$7 - $26 / hr |
High School diploma; two year college degree preferred |
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Security Officer |
$12 - $34 / hr |
High School diploma; two year college degree preferred, special training |
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Sky Cap |
$7 - $15 / hr plus tips |
High School diploma |
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Station Manager |
$14 - $38 / hr |
Four years of college preferred, experience required |
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Technician (Avionics/Electronics) |
$10 - $35 / hr |
High School diploma, technical school, two year college degree preferred |
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Test Pilot |
$18 - $65 / hr |
Four years of college preferred |
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Ticket Agent |
$10 - $22 / hr |
High School diploma, two year college degree preferred |
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