Description
Aviation Ordnance Limited Duty Officers serve as officer technical managers in the field of operations and maintenance of aviation ordnance and aircraft armament. They manage and direct the activities of aviation ordnance personnel in the performance of aviation operational, test, research, and maintenance functions involving aviation ordnance and aircraft armament; establish new aviation ordnance and armament maintenance procedures and methods; plan, organize, and direct the operation of aviation ordnance activities; and provide technical assistance and advise pertaining to aviation ordnance and armament. They may serve as, but are not limited only to serving as, weapons branch and division officers, ordnance handling officers, ordnance safety officers, Officers in Charge, unit weapons officers, Executive/Commanding Officers both Aviation and Major Command, in various operational and staff billets.
Core Skills
- aviation ordnance operations management
- weapons systems maintenance oversight
- test and evaluation coordination
- technical procedure development
- safety and explosives compliance management
- configuration management and documentation
- quality assurance and inspections
- training and mentoring technical personnel
- risk assessment and mitigation
- project and program management
- cross-functional coordination with engineering and operations
- data-driven decision making
- briefing and technical communication to leadership
Common Certifications
- Aviation Ordnance Certification (OEM or Manufacturer Training)
- Explosives Safety Certification
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
- Aviation Maintenance Management Certificate
Civilian Career Paths
- AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
- AVIATION MANAGEMENT
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- PHYSICAL SECURITY
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