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How much do airfield safety officer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for airfield safety officer in the United States is $67,068.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47,500.00 and $80,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an airfield safety officer?

An Airfield Safety Officer is responsible for ensuring the safety and compliance of airfield operations. They conduct inspections, enforce regulations, and identify hazards that could affect aircraft, personnel, or infrastructure. Their duties include monitoring runway conditions, coordinating emergency responses, and ensuring adherence to aviation safety standards. They work closely with pilots, air traffic controllers, and ground staff to maintain a secure and efficient airfield environment.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of an airfield safety officer?

As an Airfield Safety Officer, your day often involves conducting runway and taxiway inspections, identifying and reporting potential hazards, and monitoring adherence to safety protocols. You’ll also investigate incidents, coordinate with ground operations, air traffic control, and maintenance teams, and lead safety briefings or training sessions for airport staff. The role requires frequent communication and collaboration to ensure everyone on the airfield operates safely. This dynamic environment offers an opportunity to directly influence the safety and efficiency of airport operations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an airfield safety officer?

To thrive as an Airfield Safety Officer, you need expert knowledge of aviation safety regulations, risk assessments, and airfield operations, typically supported by relevant safety or aviation qualifications. Familiarity with safety management systems (SMS), incident reporting software, and sometimes certifications like OSHA or Airport Operations Specialist are often required. Strong attention to detail, decisive problem-solving, and effective communication skills are essential soft skills in this role. These skills and attributes are critical for maintaining a safe airfield environment, minimizing hazards, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

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Infographic showing various Airfield Safety Officer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $67,068 per year, or $32.2 per hour.

Airfield Safety Manager

V2X

On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 27 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Manage and develop the regional airfield safety program, including inspections, hazard tracking, and compliance monitoring.

  • Communicate with senior management, regulators, and staff to relay airfield safety information, reports, and program status.

  • Supervise airfield safety activities across multiple sites and subcontractor operations, ensuring adherence to safety regulations and procedures.


V2X rating

9.0

Company rating: 9.0 out of 10

Based on 43 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Overview

***This position will be physically located in The Marshall Islands in support of LOGCAP*** 

Serves as Airfield Safety Officer for the Airfield and all Air Transport Services. Versatile, self-starting individual that works well on their own, with very little to no supervision, to develop/improve an Army airfield safety program. Work assignment will be managing the various elements of a regional airfield safety program as well as subcontracted aviation COCO and GOCO services and reporting their status to Senior Management Team; must have in-depth knowledge of Federal, Local, and Army methods, practices, principles and procedures to perform effectively; manages resources to promote a wide variety of training activities designed to achieve awareness of airfield safety and corresponding preventive procedures; manages resources to perform on a recurring basis an effective airfield [AAF] and heliport [AHP] management program in accordance with AR-95-2 and standard operating procedures established by the Senior Airfield Authority; to cite legal violations, recommend corrective actions, and insure that hazardous conditions are effectively controlled ensuring required programs are functioning effectively


Responsibilities

This position description is subject to change at any time as needed to meet the requirements of the program or company.

  • Establishes a contract-wide [regional] airfield [AAF] and heliport [AHP] management program in accordance with AR-95-2 and standard operating procedures established by the Senior Airfield Authority. To include, but not limited to the following— AAF/AHP pre-accident plan, Wildlife hazard management plan, Flight-line driving training program, Foreign object damage (FOD) prevention program, Risk management and analysis processes, Hazard tracking and log management, and Conducts AAF/AHP inspections and check.
  • Communicates professionally, both orally and in writing, with other senior professionals as needed to relay information necessary for job success. This includes, but is not limited to, staff meetings, performance appraisals, job requirements, metrics, project plans, Quality Standard Procedures, and airfield Best Practices.
  • Communicates with senior management team, area managers and regulators, preparers required corporate reports; ensures airfield data bases are current and accurate to report on the status a complete airfield management Program.
  • Ensures work areas are evaluated for potential airfield safety non-compliance issues. Ensures findings are reported to workplace leaders with recommended abatement actions for identified deficiencies; ensures corrective actions are tracked to completion.
  • Monitors compliance during area evaluations; documents and reports on non-compliant issues and inappropriate behavior traits observed during audits.
  • Ensures resources required to effectively monitor programs to ensure they exceed basic regulatory compliance, identify needed resources (such as personal protective equipment) and budget for resources, identify required training for employees in various operations.
  • Ensure an effective airfield safety [driving/entry] Training program is established.
  • Sets a good example to the workforce by following all airfield safety regulations, policies, procedures and practices; keeps work area/equipment clean and orderly.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
  • Education/Certifications: One year related experience may be substituted for one year of education, if degree is required.
    • Bachelor’s degree in airfield management or Air Traffic Control or, combination associates degree with four-years of experience.
    • Army CP-12 Certification preferred.
    • Certificate of Management in Aviation Safety or similar preferred
    • Must be Secret Clearance eligible and/or ability to obtain a Secret Clearance
  • Experience:
    • Minimum four years’ experience as Airfield safety manager with two years in a large regional program development role, with experience in managing airfield compliance, familiar with DOD, Army, EPA, and Federal regulations.
    • Military background and training are beneficial.
  • Skills
    • Excellent communication and writing skills are required along with an excellent knowledge of computer operations to include spreadsheet, database, word processing, and presentation applications.
    • Great organizational and management skills and a strong ability to work independently as a member of a robust team.
  • Supervisory Responsibilities
    • Supervise 2 airfield sites and subcontractor activities as well as multiple unmanned helipads.
  • Working Conditions:
    • Must be capable of working in an extreme weather conditions with temperatures exceeding 85 degrees Fahrenheit.
    • Indoor and/or outdoor environment with very adverse and harsh conditions (i.e., hot, wet, tropical environment with average temperatures of 85 degrees in the summer months).
    • Includes some industrial production environment conditions as well.
    • The worker is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
    • The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level.
  • Physical Requirements:
    • Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
    • Work may require heavy lifting, stooping, climbing, prolonged standing, prolonged sitting, and working with or in areas where a potential could exist for exposure to physical, chemical, or biological agents.
    • Employee use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required for some situations. PPE includes, but is not limited to, head, foot, torso, respiratory, vision, and hearing protective devices.
    • Must comply with all Fire and Safety Regulations and post policies.
At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.Qualifications:
  • Education/Certifications: One year related experience may be substituted for one year of education, if degree is required.
    • Bachelor’s degree in airfield management or Air Traffic Control or, combination associates degree with four-years of experience.
    • Army CP-12 Certification preferred.
    • Certificate of Management in Aviation Safety or similar preferred
    • Must be Secret Clearance eligible and/or ability to obtain a Secret Clearance
  • Experience:
    • Minimum four years’ experience as Airfield safety manager with two years in a large regional program development role, with experience in managing airfield compliance, familiar with DOD, Army, EPA, and Federal regulations.
    • Military background and training are beneficial.
  • Skills
    • Excellent communication and writing skills are required along with an excellent knowledge of computer operations to include spreadsheet, database, word processing, and presentation applications.
    • Great organizational and management skills and a strong ability to work independently as a member of a robust team.
  • Supervisory Responsibilities
    • Supervise 2 airfield sites and subcontractor activities as well as multiple unmanned helipads.
  • Working Conditions:
    • Must be capable of working in an extreme weather conditions with temperatures exceeding 85 degrees Fahrenheit.
    • Indoor and/or outdoor environment with very adverse and harsh conditions (i.e., hot, wet, tropical environment with average temperatures of 85 degrees in the summer months).
    • Includes some industrial production environment conditions as well.
    • The worker is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
    • The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level.
  • Physical Requirements:
    • Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
    • Work may require heavy lifting, stooping, climbing, prolonged standing, prolonged sitting, and working with or in areas where a potential could exist for exposure to physical, chemical, or biological agents.
    • Employee use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required for some situations. PPE includes, but is not limited to, head, foot, torso, respiratory, vision, and hearing protective devices.
    • Must comply with all Fire and Safety Regulations and post policies.
At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.Education:UNAVAILABLEEmployment Type: FULL_TIME

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Industry

Guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

McLean, VA, US

Year founded

1945