Marine Corps MOS · Aviation

7578 Naval Flight Officer (NFO), Student (TBS)

Overview

A student Naval Flight Officer serves as a member of an aircraft crew. The officer assists with employing the aircraft's offensive and defensive weapons.

Minimum clearance: Secret

Core Skills

  • aircrew coordination
  • mission systems operation
  • sensor and weapons systems employment awareness
  • navigation and situational awareness
  • radio and data link communications procedures
  • tactical data interpretation
  • checklist and procedure adherence
  • time-critical decision making
  • basic understanding of electronic warfare and defensive systems

Civilian Software & Tools

  • Atlassian JIRA
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft SharePoint
  • Python
  • SAP software

Civilian Career Paths

  • Commercial Aviation
  • Aviation Management
  • Unmanned Systems
  • Project Management

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating
  • FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate

Career Growth

  • FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate

Also Common

  • FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate
  • FAA Aircraft Type Rating

What the Work Involves

  • Troubleshoot program and system malfunctions to restore normal functioning.
  • Provide staff and users with assistance solving computer-related problems, such as malfunctions and program problems.
  • Test, maintain, and monitor computer programs and systems, including coordinating the installation of computer programs and systems.
  • Use the computer in the analysis and solution of business problems, such as development of integrated production and inventory control and cost analysis systems.
  • Coordinate and link the computer systems within an organization to increase compatibility so that information can be shared.

Related Occupations

  • Software Developers
  • Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
  • Database Administrators
  • Computer and Information Systems Managers

Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.

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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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