Description
Aeronautical Engineering Specialty Officers conduct aeronautical engineering administration; manage aeronautical engineering aircraft systems or depot-level maintenance and support programs; and manage aviation program finances, information systems and aviation electronics, avionics, sensor systems, information systems, and acquisition program/project management for all Coast Guard aircrafts. Aeronautical Engineering Specialty Officers are typically assigned to Air Stations, the Aviation Logistics Center, or COMDT.
Core Skills
- systems engineering
- aircraft systems lifecycle management
- configuration management
- maintenance program management
- technical project management
- requirements analysis
- systems integration
- data analysis and reporting
- technical documentation
- vendor and contract management
- risk management
- budgeting and cost control
- team leadership
Common Certifications
- FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic
- FAA Inspection Authorization (IA)
- Certified Aviation Manager (CAM)
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
Civilian Career Paths
- AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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Data sourced from official Coast Guard publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.