12MX Combat Systems Officer (Special Operations)

Core Skills

• mission systems integration
• electronic warfare systems employment
• sensor and weapons systems operations
• tactical data link operations
• real-time decision making under pressure
• mission planning and debriefing
• threat analysis and countermeasure selection
• crew resource management and leadership
• situational awareness and risk management
• joint and coalition operations coordination

Civilian Career Paths

• Aviation Management
• Project Management
• Intelligence Analysis

Training & Development

What the Work Involves

• Troubleshoot program and system malfunctions to restore normal functioning.
• Provide staff and users with assistance solving computer-related problems, such as malfunctions and program problems.
• Test, maintain, and monitor computer programs and systems, including coordinating the installation of computer programs and systems.
• Use the computer in the analysis and solution of business problems, such as development of integrated production and inventory control and cost analysis systems.
• Coordinate and link the computer systems within an organization to increase compatibility so that information can be shared.

Typical preparation for these civilian roles: graduate-level education or extensive experience.