132X Navy Aviator: NFO URL

Core Skills

• air mission planning and execution
• airborne systems and sensor operations
• tactical data analysis and decision support
• crew coordination and resource management
• communications and data link management
• situational awareness and threat assessment
• briefing and debriefing skills
• technical report writing and mission documentation
• risk management and safety procedures
• use of mission planning and analysis tools

Civilian Career Paths

• Commercial Aviation
• Aviation Management
• Intelligence Analysis

Training & Development

What the Work Involves

• Use instrumentation to guide flights when visibility is poor.
• Work as part of a flight team with other crew members, especially during takeoffs and landings.
• Respond to and report in-flight emergencies and malfunctions.
• Inspect aircraft for defects and malfunctions, according to pre-flight checklists.
• Monitor engine operation, fuel consumption, and functioning of aircraft systems during flights.

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