Navy Rating · Aviation

632X Aviation Operations Specialty LDO

Overview

An Aviation Operations Specialty Limited Duty Officer manages technical operations in air antisubmarine warfare. The officer supervises tactical support center operations, briefs and debriefs flight crews, evaluates sensor systems and operators, oversees inspections of antisubmarine warfare equipment, and supervises the collection, preparation, and transmission of operational data to analysis agencies.

Core Skills

  • airborne ASW operations management
  • sensor systems employment and evaluation
  • mission planning and debriefing
  • data collection and quality assurance
  • tactical data analysis and reporting
  • crew training and evaluation
  • operations center management
  • process improvement and SOP development
  • coordination with intelligence and operations units
  • documentation and after-action reporting

Civilian Software & Tools

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Project
  • Microsoft SharePoint
  • Alert Technologies OpsCenter
  • AeroPlanner

Civilian Career Paths

  • Aviation Management
  • Intelligence Analysis
  • Project Management
  • Training and Education

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
  • FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL)
  • Aircraft Dispatcher

Career Growth

  • Flight Engineer
  • Certified Aviation Manager (CAM)
  • Associate Emergency Manager (AEM)
  • Amateur Radio Service Operator License: Amateur Extra Class

What the Work Involves

  • Review financial statements, sales or activity reports, or other performance data to measure productivity or goal achievement or to identify areas needing cost reduction or program improvement.
  • Prepare staff work schedules and assign specific duties.
  • Plan, organize, or manage the work of subordinate staff to ensure that the work is accomplished in a manner consistent with organizational requirements.
  • Inspect physical conditions of warehouses, vehicle fleets, or equipment and order testing, maintenance, repairs, or replacements.
  • Implement airfield safety procedures to ensure a safe operating environment for personnel and aircraft operation.

Related Occupations

  • Logisticians
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Commercial Pilots
  • Business Continuity Planners

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

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Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.

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