Expert: Howard Lorenz - 11/28/2007

Question
Thank you for your time
I am on my final semester at embry riddle university graduating with a bachelors in air traffic management.  The problem is I have had a change in career choice, I am now aiming more towards a job like airport management or operations instead of air traffic control.  My major is aviation related but probably not specific enough so that I could just jump in to the field I want to, (as if I had a bachelors in aviation management).  My question is if there is a job in the military preferably air force, that translates into a civilian jobs as an airport operator or manager, also I would like to go in as a commissioned officer.  
thanks again
Jason

Answer
Its Possible, there is a career in the airforce called Airfield Management, 1C7x1

Specialty Summary. Supervises and performs airfield management functions and activities. Coordinates with aircrews, air traffic control, and various base agencies that provide for safe operation of aircraft in the airfield environment and through national and international airspace. Related DoD Occupational Subgroup: 556.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Procures, maintains, and produces information on safe operation of aircraft through the national and international airspace system. Information includes flight plans, Flight Information Publications, aeronautical charts and maps, Notice to Airmen (NOTAM), local airfield and navigational aid status, and weather information.

Directs, assists, and provides aircrews with information and services to accomplish operational activities relating to airfield management and flight planning. Coordinates with base agencies to meet aircrew requirements for billeting, messing, refueling, transportation, and transient aircraft maintenance.

Inspects airfields. Plans and coordinates airfield construction. Ensures a safe operating environment for personnel and aircraft operation.

Performs mobile airfield management functions and activities for worldwide deployment of USAF aircraft.

Performs and supervises airfield management activities. Coordinates with agencies such as air traffic control, civil engineers, and command post to ensure support of airfield management activities.

If this career is what you are looking for, then contact your local recruiter. Hope that this answered you question.

HW