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Command and Control Officer
Performs and manages airfield operation functions and activities, including air traffic control (ATC), airfield management and base operations. PAY CHART
DUTIES
Airfield operations officers develop plans, policies and procedures for operating facilities and activities and maintain close liaison with lateral Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) officials to negotiate and coordinate changes affecting airfield operations. They also coordinate with FAA and military flight inspection agencies, ATC and landing systems maintenance, flying units, airfield operations facilities and other affected agencies concerning flight inspection activities.
Airfield operations officers develop architecture supporting flight operations and participate in research, development, testing and evaluation to determine new airfield operations systems capabilities and modifications to existing systems. They are also expected to plan and conduct flying and simulated exercises to evaluate and enhance operational readiness and manage unit training and performance standards to ensure that operations personnel have the required job skills.
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EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
The Air Force is committed to education, and you'll have the opportunity to take your education as far as you'd like, on or off base. Whether you just want to keep your job skills current or pursue another college degree, the Air Force has programs to help you reach your educational goals - like Tuition Assistance, which can pay up to 100% of your tuition costs.
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