NEC
777A
Weapons and Tactics Instructor
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Performs in an instructor billet at Weapons Schools, Type Wings, and Aviation Squadrons within the classroom, lab/simulator, or during training flights. Performs in flight duties as an Aircrewman, Instructor, and Evaluator. Rotary wing and Airborne Command Control and Logistics aircrew perform in-flight duties as an Aircrewman, Instructor, and Evaluator. Duties include mission planning for SAR operations, NSW/SOF support, Combat Search and Rescue, Combat Logistics Operations, Carrier Onboard Delivery (COD), LOG support, AFTP, mission preparations, mission reconstruction, tactical flight brief/debrief, in-flight instructor, classified material handling up to Top Secret, small arms instruction, coaching, and range operation, crew served weapons handler and in-flight instructor/evaluator, ordnance handling and inspection, operate appropriate airborne equipment in helicopter mine countermeasures operations, and mission payload operator for organic UAV/UAS operations. Graduates billeted to Weapon Schools and Naval Aviation Warfare Development Center will be identified as Level V. Graduates billeted to HSC/HSM/VQ/VRC/VRM (COD) squadrons will be identified as Level IV.
Core Skills
- aviation tactics instruction
- aircrew evaluation
- mission planning
- tactical briefing and debriefing
- search and rescue operations
- weapons and ordnance handling
- classified material control
- range operations
- unmanned aircraft systems
Common Certifications
- Federal Aviation Administration Certified Flight Instructor
- Federal Aviation Administration Remote Pilot Certificate
- Certified Aviation Manager (CAM)
- Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP)
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
Civilian Career Paths
- COMMERCIAL AVIATION
- AVIATION MANAGEMENT
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
- UNMANNED SYSTEMS
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Federal Aviation Administration Remote Pilot Certificate
- Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP)
- FEMA Emergency Management Institute ICS 100/200/700/800
- Aviation safety management course
Career Growth
- Federal Aviation Administration Certified Flight Instructor
- Certified Aviation Manager (CAM)
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
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