Navy
AVIATION

Rating

132X

Navy Aviator - NFO URL

Description

An Unrestricted Line Officer who is qualified for duty involving flying heavier-than-air or heavier and lighter-than-air type aircraft as a Naval Flight Officer.

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
  • training and mentoring of aircrew
  • risk management and safety procedures
  • use of mission planning and analysis tools
  • coordination with joint and coalition partners

Common Certifications

  • FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate (if pilot duties performed)
  • FAA Instrument Rating (if pilot duties performed)
  • FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate (optional/advanced)
  • FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
  • Aviation Safety Management System (SMS) Certification

Civilian Career Paths

  • COMMERCIAL AVIATION
  • AVIATION MANAGEMENT
  • INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS

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