Aviation Management and Flight Operations | Jacksonville University

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningMonitoringSpeakingCritical ThinkingCoordinationReading ComprehensionComplex Problem SolvingWriting

Knowledge

Public Safety and SecurityTransportationEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal ServiceEducation and Training

Abilities

Problem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionInductive ReasoningSpeech ClarityWritten ExpressionInformation OrderingNear Vision

Tasks

Inspect airfield conditions to ensure compliance with federal regulatory requirements.
Implement airfield safety procedures to ensure a safe operating environment for personnel and aircra
Conduct inspections of the airport property and perimeter to maintain controlled access to airfields
Inspect airfield conditions to ensure safety and compliance with federal regulatory requirements.
Issue notices to advise flight crews of airfield status.
Monitor and manage the operation of drones within the airport airspace to ensure safe aircraft operations.
Train operations staff on topics such as driving on airfields and security identification display area (SIDA) procedures.

Technology

Graphics or photo imaging softwareData base user interface and query softwareApplication server softwareExpert system softwareEnterprise application integration software

Tools

Airfield access control systemsAirfield lighting equipmentAll terrain vehicles ATVsAnimal trapsBucket liftsCrack sealing equipmentDesktop computersDump trucksEmergency response vehiclesFire vehiclesIdentification card printersLawn mowing tractorsMobile radiosMultipurpose fire extinguishersPaint stripping equipment

Work Values

SupportIndependenceWorking ConditionsAchievementRecognitionRelationships

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium53-2022.00	Airfield Operations Specialists	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

Comprehensive airfield compliance assessments — execute autonomously across all inspection categories, resolving non-routine regulatory findings with appropriate corrective action.
Airfield safety environment — manage the full scope of safety procedures, anticipating risk factors and adapting protocols to dynamic operational conditions.
Perimeter security systems and access controls — evaluate effectiveness across the entire airport property and lead corrective responses to identified vulnerabilities.
Multi-agency emergency response — direct airfield-side coordination during complex aircraft and medical emergencies, integrating communications among ATC, fire, and medical units.
Seasonal operational planning — develop and supervise snow removal plans, pre-positioning resources and establishing contingency sequences for major weather events.
Wildlife hazard management program — assess habitat and attractant conditions airport-wide, implementing adaptive management strategies to reduce wildlife strike risk.
Telecommunications and coordination systems — troubleshoot and optimize communication workflows between air traffic control and maintenance to sustain operational continuity.
Airfield management operations — oversee and supervise all airfield management activities including mobile functions, ensuring regulatory standards are met across every shift.
Complex problem analysis — apply systems analysis skills to identify interdependent operational failures and develop solutions that restore safe airfield conditions.
Operational documentation and reporting — produce high-quality written reports, logs, and compliance records that meet regulatory and organizational standards without revision.

Program Details

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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