Aviation Operations Specialists help operate one of the largest fleets of aircraft in the world. Hundreds of transport, passenger and combat airplanes and helicopters fly missions every day. Accurate flight information keeps operations safe and efficient. Aviation Operations Specialists prepare and provide flight information for air and ground crews.

The Aviation Operations Specialist is primarily responsible for scheduling and dispatching tactical aircraft missions. Some of your duties as an Aviation Operations Specialist may include:

-Process local and cross-country flight clearances
-Check accuracy of flight plans
-Coordinate flight plans
-Maintain flight logs on incoming and outgoing flights
-Alert crash crews of emergencies
-Safeguard classified materials
-Interpret and post weather reports
-Maintain individual flight records and functional files