Marine Corps
AVIATION

MOS

8042

Colonel, Naval Aviator/Naval Flight Officer/Unmanned Aircraft System Officer

Description

Colonel, Naval Aviator/Naval Flight Officer/Unmanned Aircraft Systems Officer are officers in the grade of Colonel designated as NA/NFO/UAS Officers. This title and MOS will also be used to identify Colonel, NA/NFO/UAS Officers Billets in T/Os.

Core Skills

  • strategic planning and execution
  • large-scale operations and program management
  • risk management and mitigation
  • budgeting and resource allocation
  • policy development and implementation
  • cross-functional and cross-domain coordination
  • senior leadership and organizational management
  • stakeholder engagement and communication
  • performance measurement and reporting
  • change management and transformation leadership
  • governance and compliance oversight
  • mentoring and talent development
  • crisis and incident management
  • technology and capability integration at enterprise level

Common Certifications

  • FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate
  • FAA Remote Pilot Certificate (Part 107)
  • Certified Aviation Manager (CAM)
  • Safety Management Systems (SMS) Certification

Civilian Career Paths

  • COMMERCIAL AVIATION
  • AVIATION MANAGEMENT
  • UNMANNED SYSTEMS
  • PROJECT MANAGEMENT

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Data sourced from official Marine Corps 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.