Army MOS · Combat & Infantry
5W Jumpmaster
Overview
The Jumpmaster specialty identifies positions that require incumbents to possess advanced airborne knowledge. These positions also require advanced airborne skills and behaviors.
Core Skills
- airborne operations planning and execution
- risk assessment and mitigation
- safety and compliance enforcement
- checklist and procedure development
- training and certification of personnel
- briefing and debriefing skills
- team leadership in high-risk environments
- time-critical decision-making
- incident reporting and documentation
- coordination with multi-disciplinary teams
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Cargo tracking system software
Civilian Career Paths
- Project Management
- Training and Education
- Physical Security
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Associate Safety Professional (ASP) · Funded · Promotion points
- Certified Instructional Trainer (CIT)
- Certified Safety Management Practitioner (CSMP)
Career Growth
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) · Funded · Promotion points
- Safety Management Professional (SMP)
- Safety Trained Supervisor (STS)
What the Work Involves
- Plan, develop, and provide training and staff development programs, using knowledge of the effectiveness of methods such as classroom training, demonstrations, on-the-job training, meetings, conferences, and workshops.
- Evaluate instructor performance and the effectiveness of training programs, providing recommendations for improvement.
- Supply, operate, or maintain personal protective equipment.
- Inspect, test, or measure materials, products, installations, or work for conformance to specifications.
- Train new employees in areas such as safety procedures or equipment operation.
Related Occupations
- Logisticians
- Instructional Coordinators
- Industrial-Organizational Psychologists
- Management Analysts
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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