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AIRPORT CAREERS IN DETAILS

                 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.


Career Title
Salary Range
Typical Education Requirements
Accident Investigator
$16 - $45 /hr
College degree, aviation industry experience
Administrative Assistant
$7 - $28 / hr
High School diploma, two year college degree preferred
Air Freight / Cargo Agent
$8 - $25 / hr
High School diploma, two year college degree preferred, shipping experience
Air Taxi Pilot
$12 - $38 / hr
Four year college preferred, pilots license, and aviation medical certificate
Air Traffic Reporting Pilot
$12 - $38 / hr
Four year college preferred, pilots license, and aviation medical certificate
Airframe and Powerplant inspector
$9 - $28 / hr
High School diploma, technical training; two year degree preferred, A&P License
Airframe or Powerplant Mechanic
$9 - $25 / hr
High School diploma, technical training; two year degree preferred, A&P License
Airport Manager
$15 - $45 / hr
College degree in airport management or business administration
Architect
$16 - $45 / hr
Architecture degree
Avionics Technician/Specialist
$10 - $35 / hr
High School diploma, two year college degree preferred, plus technical training
Cargo Handlers
$8 - $18 / hr
High School diploma
Concession Worker
$7 - $14 / hr
High School diploma
Corporate Pilot
$18 - $70 / hr
College preferred; most require 4 year degree, pilots license, and aviation medical certificate
Customs Agent
$12 - $35 / hr
Two year college degree preferred, plus special training;
Fire and Crash Rescue
$12 - $35 / hr
Two year college degree preferred, plus special training;
Fixed Base Operator Manager
$12 - $35 / hr
High School diploma; two year college degree preferred
Flight Instructor
$12 - $35 / hr
High School diploma; two year college degree preferred
Food Preparation Specialist
$8 - $14 / hr
High School diploma; two year college degree preferred, plus health certificate
Information Systems Specialist
$14 - $38 / hr
College degree in field
Lineperson/fueler
$8 - $15 / hr
High School diploma; two year college degree preferred
Marketing / Public Relations
$12 - $34 / hr
Four year college degree in field
Operations Supervisor
$18 - $38 / hr
Four year college degree in field
Ramp Service Personnel
$7 - $18 / hr
High School diploma
Safety Inspector
$18 - $40 / hr
Engineering degree and / or experience as a pilot or aircraft mechanic
Secretary
$7 - $26 / hr
High School diploma; two year college degree preferred
Security Officer
$12 - $34 / hr
High School diploma; two year college degree preferred, special training
Sky Cap
$7 - $15 / hr plus tips
High School diploma
Station Manager
$14 - $38 / hr
Four years of college preferred, experience required
Technician (Avionics/Electronics)
$10 - $35 / hr
High School diploma, technical school, two year college degree preferred
Test Pilot
$18 - $65 / hr
Four years of college preferred
Ticket Agent
$10 - $22 / hr
High School diploma, two year college degree preferred.

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