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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an air operations assistant?

To thrive as an Air Operations Assistant, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of aviation procedures, often supported by a relevant diploma or prior experience in aviation operations. Familiarity with flight planning software, air traffic control systems, and standard office applications is typically required. Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities help manage coordination between pilots, ground crews, and operational staff. These skills ensure the safe, timely, and efficient handling of air operations in a dynamic and regulated environment.

What does an air operations assistant get paid?

The average salary for an air operations assistant ranges from $35,000 to $55,000 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer. Entry-level positions may start lower, while experienced assistants or those with specialized skills can earn higher wages. Benefits often include health insurance and opportunities for certification in aviation safety or logistics.

What is the difference between Air Operations Assistant vs Flight Dispatcher?

AspectAir Operations AssistantFlight Dispatcher
Required CertificationsOften requires FAA or equivalent certifications, depending on the regionRequires FAA or regional certifications, such as a Flight Dispatcher license
Work EnvironmentSupports airline operations, often in airports or airline officesWorks closely with pilots and airline management, primarily in airline offices or dispatch centers
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by airlines, cargo carriers, and private aviation companiesPrimarily employed by airlines and charter operators

Both roles involve coordinating flight operations, ensuring safety, and compliance. While they share similar certifications and work environments, the Air Operations Assistant typically provides administrative and logistical support within airline operations, whereas the Flight Dispatcher is directly responsible for planning and monitoring flights. Understanding these distinctions helps job seekers identify the right career path in aviation support roles.

What are some typical challenges faced by air operations assistants, and how can they best prepare for them?

Air Operations Assistants often manage rapidly changing schedules, coordinate with multiple departments, and handle high-pressure situations such as last-minute flight changes or emergencies. Staying organized, maintaining clear communication, and being adaptable are key to succeeding in this role. Familiarity with aviation software and strong attention to detail can also help prevent errors. Building solid relationships with colleagues in operations, logistics, and aircrew teams will make it easier to resolve issues quickly and efficiently.

What is an air operations assistant?

Air Operations Assistants are professionals who support the planning, coordination, and execution of air operations within organizations such as airports, airlines, or military units. Their duties typically include maintaining flight records, scheduling aircraft movements, communicating with flight crews, and ensuring compliance with aviation regulations. They play a vital role in facilitating smooth and safe air operations by handling administrative tasks and assisting operational staff. Strong organizational, communication, and attention-to-detail skills are essential in this role.

What are the most commonly searched types of Air Operations jobs in Florida?

The most popular types of Air Operations jobs in Florida are:

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Senior Instructor - WOC-X

B3H Corporation

Hurlburt Field, FL

Full-time

Re-posted 18 hours ago

Job description

Overview

B3H Corporation is seeking highly experienced Senior Instructor to provide instruction, course execution, and course development support to the 705 TRS for government-led maintenance and execution of 505 TTG courses. For the 705 TRS this currently includes course management/support for advanced air operations training in the Command and Control Warrior Advanced Course (C2WAC), Lead Wing C2 Course (LWC2C), and the Air Force Forces (AFFOR) Intermediate Staff Course (AISC). The audiences are select joint and coalition personnel in that will be assigned to Air Force Component Headquarters (AFCHQ) and subordinate Wings to perform critical command and control and joint planning duties.

B3H is a leader in building winning DoD and corporate teams. B3H provides the full spectrum of strategic planning, program management, acquisitions management, systems engineering & integration, cost analysis, training, systems requirements analysis, and instructional system design for the DoD. B3H delivers quality performance with complete government visibility and control. Corporate headquarters are in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

Responsibilities
  • Provide and/or coordinate all academic instruction as directed by the Course Director, Course Manager, and course syllabus, including, but not limited to lectures, practical exercises, small group events and guided discussions.
  • Course Instruction (depends on assignment and needs of the 705 TRS): 
  • Review and update C2WAC, LWC2C, and AISC academic and practical exercise modules to incorporate the most current processes and procedures utilized by air component staff supporting the Commander, Air Force Forces (COMAFFOR), Air Operation Center (AOC) leadership, and C2 force element positions at the Wing.
  • Provide curriculum instruction and lead practical exercises employing/supporting the Joint Planning Process for Air (JPPA) and the Air Tasking Cycle (ATC). Provide expertise at command and control and operational-level exercises around the world.
  • Support senior-level courses for lessons related to their specific area of expertise.
  • Prepare classrooms for instruction
  • Operate academic equipment (i.e., projectors, televisions, computer learning stations, etc.)
  • Issue required student courseware (Student Guides, handouts, approved changes, etc) required for course attendance to include maintaining student folders as required
  • Ensure course materials are current prior to each instruction event
  • Develop, review, and respond to end-of-phase and end-of-course critiques of academic instruction. Coordinate all critiques IAW the governing syllabus. Coordinate all student comments and courseware corrections, to include errata sheets, with the Government prior to use in the classroom. Provide completed critiques/student's comments to the course manager for review.
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive graduate evaluation plan used to determine academic instruction effectiveness, based on students feedback gained during practical field Falconer experience.
  • Assist with maintaining continuity folders, reference material, audiovisual library, films, tapes and lesson courseware.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited university or college.
  • Current Top Secret/SCI clearance.
  • At least one year of experience within the past 5 years in an AFCHQ or similarly qualified instructor.
  • Held position commensurate with that of an O-4 to O-6 and served as either a Team/Branch Chief or higher.
  • Possess a minimum of 10 years of Department of Defense military experience. Must have demonstrated the ability to instruct in a military environment; it is preferred to have at least 1 year of platform instruction.
  • Held a position and experience supporting one of the following areas, AOC strategy division, AOC combat plans division, AOC combat operations division, AOC intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance division, AFFOR staff (A2, A3, or A5), Non-kinetic Operations team.
  • Demonstrated experience and personal expertise in multi-domain operations, joint planning, and the air tasking cycle.
  • Experience with operational-level air, or space, or cyber warfare, both generally and in specific functional and/or positional area.
  • Ability to travel to various locations within and outside the continental United States (CONUS) in performance of the tasks.
  • At least 3 years of AFCHQ experience, be post-2016 graduate of C2WAC and/or ACSTOPC, have participated in at least two Tier-1 operational-level exercises, been an APG/OPG/OPT lead, graduate of 13O IST or USAFWS (or equivalent WIC), graduate of rank- appropriate military PME, and/or have experience developing formal military courses.
  • Preferred experience in operational-level planning; for example, a former Battlefield Coordination Detachment (BCD) or Naval Liaison Element (NALE) member,
  • Preferred experience in Fighter/Bomber aircrew, Offensive Cyber Operations, Ground Force SME (Air Defense Artillery, Battlefield Coord Detachment, or Joint Air-Ground Integration). 

B3H Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE:  If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to: HR@B3H.com or call 850-651-3443

Employment Type: OTHER
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Industry

Guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Shalimar, FL, US

Year founded

1990

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