Rating
151X
Aerospace Engineering Duty Officer requiring Aerospace Engineering Specialty
Description
AEDOs provide professional management and technical direction in the entire air weapon system acquisition process from design to production and product improvements of Naval aircraft, spacecraft, and weapons. Over one-third of AEDO billets are flying billets. AEDOs test and evaluate new aircraft, weapons systems, and weapons in various stages of development. The AEDO will have billets in operational support activities, headquarters, research, development, test and evaluation, manufacturing and production.
Core Skills
- aerospace systems engineering
- weapons systems test and evaluation
- acquisition and lifecycle management
- requirements development and analysis
- flight test planning and execution oversight
- RDT&E program management
- risk management and safety oversight
- configuration and change management
- systems integration and interoperability
- technical report writing and briefing
- cross-functional team leadership
- industry and contractor coordination
- cost, schedule, and performance management
- data analysis and performance assessment
- process improvement and quality assurance
Common Certifications
- FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate
- Certified Aviation Manager (CAM)
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
- Safety Management Systems (SMS) Certification
- NDT Level II/III (as applicable)
Civilian Career Paths
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
- AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- AVIATION MANAGEMENT
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