Navy NEC · Aviation
825H Naval Special Warfare (NSW) UAS Mission Commander
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Naval Special Warfare UAS Mission Commander independently plans, executes, and debriefs unit specific unmanned aircraft system missions. The commander performs Safe for Flight duties and oversees mission safety and success during all phases of flight.
Minimum clearance: Secret
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
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Adobe Acrobat
- Adobe Creative Cloud software
- Adobe Photoshop
- Amazon Web Services AWS software
- Apache Hadoop
Civilian Career Paths
- Unmanned Systems
- Aviation Management
- Project Management
- Emergency Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
Career Growth
- Certified Aviation Manager (CAM)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Senior Aviation Safety Professional
What the Work Involves
- Review financial statements, sales or activity reports, or other performance data to measure productivity or goal achievement or to identify areas needing cost reduction or program improvement.
- Direct and coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with the production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products.
- Direct administrative activities directly related to making products or providing services.
- Prepare staff work schedules and assign specific duties.
- Direct or coordinate financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency.
Related Occupations
- Chief Executives
- Administrative Services Managers
- Industrial Production Managers
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Similar Specialties
K50A
Special Operations Forces (SOF) Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Tactical Controller (ITC)
Navy
8042
Colonel, Naval Aviator/Naval Flight Officer/Unmanned Aircraft System Officer
Marine Corps
737X
Air Vehicle Pilot CWO
Navy
150U
Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations Technician
Army
11UX
Remotely Piloted Aircraft Pilot
Air Force
1U1X1
Remotely Piloted Aircraft Pilot
Air Force
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.
Report an error on this page