How to become an Aerodrome Reporting Officer

Also called: Airport Reporting Officer

Monitors, maintains and reports on airfield conditions, including weather, runway conditions and air traffic to ensure safe aviation operations.

Main tasks

• Inspects airfields to check the condition of runways, visual aids, lighting and for the presence of off-aerodrome hazards, and reports findings
• Supervises and facilitates the safety of airport works and work site access
• Participates in airport emergency planning and response
• Manages airport wildlife hazards, including the use of repellents, deterrents and culling
• Communicates hazards to pilots and other air workers

Ways in

• TAFE and VET: Certificate III in Aviation (Aerodrome Operations) (AVI30119); Certificate IV in Aviation (Supervision) (AVI40122)
• Licence or registration: Registration or licensing may be required.

Pay · Outlook · AI and this job

• Typical full-time pay: $96,824 a year
• About 47,500 people work in this job group now, and about 50,800 are projected by 2035. (+7%)
• AI is likely to change parts of this job. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as medium.

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Questions people ask

How do I become an Aerodrome Reporting Officer?

Ways in include: Certificate III in Aviation (Aerodrome Operations); Certificate IV in Aviation (Supervision).

How much does an Aerodrome Reporting Officer earn in Australia?

Median full-time pay is $96,824 a year (Jobs and Skills Australia).

Is an Aerodrome Reporting Officer a growing career in Australia?

Yes. Employment is projected to grow 7% by 2035, from about 47,500 to about 50,800 people (Jobs and Skills Australia).

Do you need a degree to become an Aerodrome Reporting Officer?

Not always. 34% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Ways in include: Certificate III in Aviation (Aerodrome Operations); Certificate IV in Aviation (Supervision).

Will AI change the work of an Aerodrome Reporting Officer?

AI is likely to change parts of this job. Jobs and Skills Australia rates its automation exposure as medium.

Sources

• Jobs and Skills Australia: Occupation data (ANZSCO), from ABS Labour Force and Census (February 2026), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
• Jobs and Skills Australia: Generative AI Capacity Study, interactive table data (September 2025), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
• Jobs and Skills Australia: Employment Projections (Victoria University) (May 2025 to May 2035), CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-10-04
• Australian Taxation Office: Taxation Statistics, Individuals Table 15A (2023-24), CC BY 2.5 AU, retrieved 2026-10-04

Updated 2026-10-04