Army
AVIATION

MOS

15A

Aviation, General

Description

Leads and manages Army aviation operations with broad, non-specialized expertise. Skilled in flight operations oversight, air mission planning, safety management, and coordinating aviation assets to support complex missions.

Core Skills

  • aviation operations management
  • risk management
  • safety management systems
  • maintenance oversight
  • operations planning and scheduling
  • resource management
  • staff leadership and supervision
  • training management
  • standardization and compliance
  • incident and mishap reporting
  • data-driven decision making
  • briefing and communication
  • project management
  • process improvement
  • cross-functional coordination

Common Certifications

  • FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate (Rotorcraft or Fixed-Wing, as applicable)
  • FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate
  • FAA Remote Pilot Certificate (Part 107)
  • FAA Dispatcher Certificate
  • SMS (Safety Management Systems) Certification

Civilian Career Paths

  • AVIATION MANAGEMENT
  • PROJECT MANAGEMENT
  • IT MANAGEMENT
  • TRAINING AND EDUCATION

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