NEC
825H
Naval Special Warfare (NSW) UAS Mission Commander
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Provides expert-level NSW UAS leadership required to independently plan, execute, and debrief any unit-specific UAS mission, to include Safe for Flight duties, overseeing the safety of the mission and overall mission success during all phases of flight.
Core Skills
- uas mission command
- flight operations planning
- aviation risk management
- safe for flight oversight
- sensor mission management
- crew resource management
- mission briefing and debriefing
- operational decision making
- uas regulatory compliance
Common Certifications
- FAA Remote Pilot Certificate
- FAA Part 107 Small UAS Recurrent Training
- UAS Safety Certified Professional
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Aviation Manager (CAM)
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
- FEMA Incident Command System Certifications
Civilian Career Paths
- UNMANNED SYSTEMS
- AVIATION MANAGEMENT
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- FAA Remote Pilot Certificate
- FAA Part 107 Small UAS Recurrent Training
- FEMA Incident Command System Certifications
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
Career Growth
- Certified Aviation Manager (CAM)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- UAS Safety Certified Professional
- FAA Advanced Aviation Safety Certificate
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