01155711

Monograph

http://www.trb.org/Publications/Blurbs/163380.aspx

A workforce of trained and skilled professionals is essential to the health and growth of the aviation industry. In addition to the labor needs of the nation's air carriers and air traffic control workforce, thousands of the nation's airports and hundreds of aviation companies are in need of a wide range of talent to perform a wide variety of functions, from fundamental operations tasks to filling higher-level strategic management roles. Local, state, and federal agencies, as well as aviation planning, engineering, and management consulting firms require a workforce that is both technically educated and experienced in the operation of the nation's aviation system. Despite this need, many in the industry are finding it difficult to hire and develop workforce talent with the education and skills to help advance the industry. The purpose of this report is to synthesize information on airport operating entity jobs and related skill sets needed to perform those jobs. This synthesis is intended for managers of airports and other aviation industry organizations that wish to gain insight into the workforce development needs, opportunities, and resources available to the industry, and also identifies opportunities and resources that provide training on the skill sets needed to fulfill airport-related jobs. Gaps between skill sets and educational and advancement opportunities are documented. Information used in this study was acquired through a review of the literature and survey of airport operators and industry experts.

Project 11-03, Topic S06-01

English

44p

2010

ACRP Synthesis of Airport Practice

9780309143066

Print

Appendices (2) ; Figures (8) ; Photos (10) ; References (24)

Airport operations; Aviation; Education and training; Jobs; Literature reviews; Personnel development; State of the practice; Surveys; Workforce

Job skills

Aviation; Education and Training

TRIS, TRB

Apr 29 2010 2:58PM