Officer Subspecialty
CG-AVI11
Fixed Wing Aviation
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Description
Coast Guard Fixed Wing Aviation Subspecialty Officers are commissioned Coast Guard aviators who have completed an approved military flight training course and have been designated by the Commandant per Article 6.A.1.a of the Personnel Manual. Fixed Wing Aviation Subspecialty Officers are experienced in flying fixed-wing aircraft and have first-hand knowledge of specialty skills that are beneficial to the USCG.
Core Skills
- fixed wing aircraft operations
- aviation mission planning
- aircrew leadership
- risk management
- weather and route analysis
- navigation systems
- search and rescue coordination
- aviation safety management
- operational decision making
Common Certifications
- FAA Airline Transport Pilot Certificate
- FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate
- FAA Certified Flight Instructor Certificate
- FAA Flight Instructor Instrument Certificate
- Certified Aviation Manager (CAM)
- PMP
- IS-100.c Introduction to the Incident Command System
Civilian Career Paths
- COMMERCIAL AVIATION
- AVIATION MANAGEMENT
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
Training & Development
Getting Started
- FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate
- FAA Certified Flight Instructor Certificate
- IS-100.c Introduction to the Incident Command System
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
Career Growth
- FAA Airline Transport Pilot Certificate
- FAA Flight Instructor Instrument Certificate
- Certified Aviation Manager (CAM)
- PMP
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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.