Description
Aviation Deck Limited Duty Officers serve as officer technical managers in the field of aircraft handling and support operations aboard ship. They plan, supervise and execute the recovery, placement, refueling, launching and recovering of all aircraft aboard CVN's, LHD's, and LHA's. They maintain aircraft launch/recovery equipment, visual landing aids and aviation fuel and lubricant receiving/stowage and dispensing equipment. They are also charged with aircraft crash and salvage operations and firefighting capabilities. They may serve as, but are not limited only to serving as aircraft handling, aircraft shooter, flight and assistant flight deck, catapult and arresting gear, visual landing aids and maintenance, aviation fuels and hangar deck officer in various operational, Officers in Charge, Executive/Commanding Officers in both Aviation and Major Command in various operational staff billets.
Core Skills
- aviation deck operations management
- technical systems supervision
- maintenance planning and scheduling
- safety management and compliance
- incident response and emergency management
- logistics and supply coordination
- training program development and delivery
- standard operating procedure development
- quality assurance and inspection
- risk assessment and hazard analysis
- cross functional team leadership
- shift and crew management
- technical troubleshooting coordination
- performance metrics and reporting
Common Certifications
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry (Aviation Focus)
- Certified Aviation Manager (CAM)
- Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) Certification
- FAA Airport Operations Certification
- NATA Safety 1st Professional Line Service Training
Civilian Career Paths
- AVIATION MANAGEMENT
- FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
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