15PArmyAviation

15P Aviation Operations Specialist — Civilian Career Guide

Processes flight plans, maintains flight records, and coordinates aviation operations. Manages aviation unit scheduling and provides weather briefings to pilots.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$137,380.00

AVG SALARY

$82,563.00

Civilian Career Matches

Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Salaries are national medians — your area may vary.

Air Traffic Controller

SOC 53-2021

$137,380.00

median/yr

Flight Operations Specialist

SOC 53-2022

$62,530.00

median/yr

Airline Operations Agent

SOC 43-5011

$47,780.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

Flight operationsAir traffic proceduresWeather analysisFlight planningAviation safetyNOTAMs management

Recommended Certifications

These certifications can increase your salary by 10-25% and make you more competitive for civilian roles.

FAA Control Tower Operator

FAA Dispatcher Certificate

Private Pilot License

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15PArmyAviation

15P Aviation Operations Specialist — Civilian Career Guide

Processes flight plans, maintains flight records, and coordinates aviation operations. Manages aviation unit scheduling and provides weather briefings to pilots.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$137,380.00

AVG SALARY

$82,563.00

Civilian Career Matches

Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Salaries are national medians — your area may vary.

Air Traffic Controller

SOC 53-2021

$137,380.00

median/yr

Flight Operations Specialist

SOC 53-2022

$62,530.00

median/yr

Airline Operations Agent

SOC 43-5011

$47,780.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

Flight operationsAir traffic proceduresWeather analysisFlight planningAviation safetyNOTAMs management

Recommended Certifications

These certifications can increase your salary by 10-25% and make you more competitive for civilian roles.

FAA Control Tower Operator

FAA Dispatcher Certificate

Private Pilot License

Translate Your 15P Experience to a Civilian Resume

Use our free resume builder to convert your Aviation Operations Specialist skills and experience into language civilian employers understand. Built specifically for Army veterans.