Navy NEC · Logistics
800M Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) Craft Pilot First Position
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
An LCAC Craft Pilot in the first position operates LCAC 100 Class vehicles during amphibious assault and training operations to and from LHAs, LHDs, LPDs, and LSDs and across surf and beach interfaces. This pilot applies amphibious assault tactics, navigation, rules of the road, and radio and visual communication procedures while supervising the crew through all phases of craft operation.
Core Skills
- lcac 100 command pilotage
- amphibious assault navigation
- surf zone craft control
- international rules of the road
- marine radio communications
- crew command
- risk assessment
- beach landing operations
- emergency navigation
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Office software
- Apple macOS
- Autodesk Revit
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Computerized maintenance management system CMMS
Civilian Career Paths
- Transportation Management
- Fleet Management
- Training and Education
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- STCW Basic Training
- Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
- USCG Mate License
- Radar Observer Endorsement
Career Growth
- USCG Master License
- STCW: Advanced Firefighting
- Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) Operator Certificate
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
What the Work Involves
- Direct courses and speeds of ships, based on specialized knowledge of local winds, weather, water depths, tides, currents, and hazards.
- Prevent ships under navigational control from engaging in unsafe operations.
- Serve as a vessel's docking master upon arrival at a port or at a berth.
- Consult maps, charts, weather reports, or navigation equipment to determine and direct ship movements.
- Steer and operate vessels, using radios, depth finders, radars, lights, buoys, or lighthouses.
Related Occupations
- Logisticians
- Sailors and Marine Oilers
- Motorboat Operators
- Ship Engineers
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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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