Navy
AVIATION
NEC
NEC
802A
Naval Aircrewman Candidate
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Naval Aircrewman Candidates complete initial instruction and practical assignments to qualify for flight crew duties in naval aircraft. They learn aviation safety, aircraft systems, emergency procedures, crew coordination, and mission equipment operation under instructor supervision.
Core Skills
- aviation safety procedures
- aircraft systems familiarity
- crew resource management
- emergency procedure execution
- flight crew communication
- survival equipment use
- mission equipment operation
- aviation checklist discipline
- physical fitness
- situational awareness
Common Certifications
- Federal Aviation Administration Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate
- Federal Aviation Administration Remote Pilot Certificate
- Federal Aviation Administration Private Pilot Certificate
- Federal Aviation Administration Aviation Safety Inspector Certificate
- FEMA Incident Command System Certifications
- American Red Cross CPR and AED for Professional Rescuers
Civilian Career Paths
- COMMERCIAL AVIATION
- AVIATION MANAGEMENT
- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- FEMA Incident Command System Certifications
- Federal Aviation Administration Remote Pilot Certificate
- American Red Cross CPR and AED for Professional Rescuers
- Aircraft Ground Operations Certificate
Career Growth
- Federal Aviation Administration Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate
- Federal Aviation Administration Private Pilot Certificate
- Certified Aviation Manager
Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.