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Flight Operations Specialists
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Flight Operations Specialists
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What do Flight Operations Specialists do in the Military?
Where do Flight Operations Specialists work?
Flight operations specialists work indoors in flight control centers or air terminals.
How much do they make?
Median Military Salary
This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.
Note that the median salary does not include bonuses, special pays, health or dental benefits — which are a standard part of military compensation.
This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.
Note that the median salary does not include bonuses, special pays, health or dental benefits — which are a standard part of military compensation.
$122,562
Military Salary Range
This is the range based on years of service, degree level, special pays, family status and location.
Note that the median salary does not include bonuses, special pays, health or dental benefits — which are a standard part of military compensation.
This is the range based on years of service, degree level, special pays, family status and location.
Note that the median salary does not include bonuses, special pays, health or dental benefits — which are a standard part of military compensation.
$23,672 - $320,663
How Military Pay is More Than Just a Salary
Base pay is the standard income you'll earn as a service member, providing a stable foundation to start achieving your financial goals.
- Set based on rank and years of service.
- Paid every month.
Allowances are additional payments to help cover living expenses like housing and food.
- Tax-free payments.
- Varies by location and family status.
Special pay provides extra compensation for unique skills, hazardous duties, or challenging assignments.
- Based on specialized roles.
- Varies by position and duty.
What training do Flight Operations Specialists gain in the Military?
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
Military Training for Officers
Officers typically enter the Military after they have completed a four-year college degree. All officers complete a comprehensive training program covering responsibilities, military structure and etiquette, traditions, and leadership development.
What skills help Flight Operations Specialists succeed?
- Ability to keep accurate records
- Interest in work involving computers
- Interest in work that helps others
- Ability to work as team member
- Interest in aircraft
What are possible career paths after the Military?
- Airfield Operations Specialists
- Air Traffic Controllers
- Aviation Inspectors
- Traffic Technicians
- Commercial Pilots
- Airline Pilots, Copilots and Flight Engineers
- Transportation Planners
- Transportation, Storage and Distribution Managers