7041MarinesAviation

7041 Aviation Operations Specialist — Civilian Career Guide

Plans and coordinates Marine aviation operations. Processes flight plans, manages airspace, provides weather briefings, and maintains aviation records.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$137,380.00

AVG SALARY

$99,687.00

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 Coordinator

SOC 53-2022

$62,530.00

median/yr

Airport Operations Manager

SOC 11-3071

$99,150.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

Flight operationsAirspace managementWeather analysisFlight planningNOTAM managementAviation safety

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

Private Pilot License

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7041MarinesAviation

7041 Aviation Operations Specialist — Civilian Career Guide

Plans and coordinates Marine aviation operations. Processes flight plans, manages airspace, provides weather briefings, and maintains aviation records.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$137,380.00

AVG SALARY

$99,687.00

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 Coordinator

SOC 53-2022

$62,530.00

median/yr

Airport Operations Manager

SOC 11-3071

$99,150.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

Flight operationsAirspace managementWeather analysisFlight planningNOTAM managementAviation safety

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

Private Pilot License

Translate Your 7041 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 Marines veterans.