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Military Flight Operations Specialists
Median Salary
64,464
Workforce Count
5,690
Overview
What are the responsibilities of this role?
Flight operations specialists help with administrative functions that are necessary to keep military aircraft up and running. They prepare flight schedules and authorizations, administer aircrew training and qualification testing, perform airfield inspections, and maintain flight logs and other records. These specialists help ensure that both the aircraft personnel and equipment are prepared for mission accomplishment.
What is the work environment like?
Flight operations specialists work indoors in flight control centers or air terminals.
How many people have this role in the Military?
5,690
Compensation
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Base pay is the standard income you’ll earn as a service member, providing a stable foundation to start achieving your financial goals.
- Always fixed based on rank and service time.
- Distributed monthly.
What is the typical salary range?
Salary by Years of Service
$94,334
2 Years
$70,599
6 Years
$94,334
10+ Years
Median Salary
Military Details
What Service Branches offer this role?
Is this a staff or leadership role?
Enlisted service members execute vital tasks, support operations alongside officers and develop role-specific skills to achieve mission success.
Learn More About Enlisted and Officer PathsWhat does the training for this role entail?
All enlisted service members complete basic military training, which includes time spent in a classroom and in the field, and covers tactical and survival skills, physical training, military life and customs, and weapons training. Job training for flight operations specialists consists of classroom and on-the-job instruction. Training content relates to airfield operational support, and may include:
- Introduction to aviation operations
- Procedures for scheduling aircraft and assigning air crews
- Flight planning and airfield operations
- Communications and record keeping
- Production of flight and personnel data
- Administrative support functions
Education
What level of education do professionals in this role have?
Which college majors best prepare you for this role?
- Air Traffic Controller
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What knowledge is essential to bring to the table?
- Education and Training
- Public Safety and Security
- Transportation
- Customer and Personal Service
- Administrative
What personality traits help people thrive in this role?
Conventional
You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.
Realistic
You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.
Enterprising
You love taking risks in business or personal projects — and have the leadership skills to back it up.
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