Marine Corps MOS · Aviation
7041 Aviation Operations Specialist
Overview
Aviation Operations Specialists draft correspondence, assist with orders, maintain flight-time records and files, distribute flight information publications, and update charts, manuals, and maps. They also prepare aviation operations safety reports, support air tasking order production, and coordinate airfield services, flight planning, fuel services, airfield maintenance, and restricted airspace management.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- aviation operations administration
- flight scheduling and coordination
- records and documentation management
- data entry and database maintenance
- use of standard office software
- report generation and tracking
- customer service and client support
- time management and task prioritization
- attention to detail
- written and verbal communication
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Adobe Photoshop
- Extensible markup language XML
- Intuit QuickBooks
- Linux
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Outlook
Civilian Career Paths
- Aviation Management
- Administration
- Project Management
- IT Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel Associate · Funded
- Microsoft Office Specialist: Word Associate
- Microsoft Office Specialist: PowerPoint Associate
Career Growth
- Microsoft Office Specialist: Outlook Associate
- ASTM NCATT Foreign Object Elimination (FOE)
- Certified Aviation Manager (CAM)
What the Work Involves
- Inspect airfield conditions to ensure compliance with federal regulatory requirements.
- Implement airfield safety procedures to ensure a safe operating environment for personnel and aircraft operation.
- Conduct inspections of the airport property and perimeter to maintain controlled access to airfields.
- Assist in responding to aircraft and medical emergencies.
- Initiate or conduct airport-wide coordination of snow removal on runways and taxiways.
Related Occupations
- Air Traffic Controllers
- Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors
- First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants
- Commercial Pilots
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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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