Description
Aviation Boatswain's Mates, Aircraft Handling (ABH) direct the movement and spotting of aircraft ashore and afloat; operate, maintain, and perform organizational maintenance on ground-handling equipment used for moving and hoisting of aircraft ashore and afloat; perform administrative duties, implement training initiatives, and oversee/maintain divisional spaces; demonstrate a working knowledge of the Planned Maintenance System (PMS); supervise securing of aircraft and equipment; perform crash rescue, firefighting, crash removal, and damage control duties; and perform duties in connection with launching and recovery of aircraft.
Core Skills
- aircraft handling and movement
- ground support equipment operation
- planned maintenance execution
- safety and risk management on flight deck
- emergency response and crash rescue support
- team leadership and supervision
- training and on the job instruction
- checklist and procedure compliance
- equipment inspection and preventive maintenance
- logbook and maintenance recordkeeping
- communication in high noise environments
- time sensitive decision making
- coordination with multiple technical teams
Common Certifications
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry (Aviation Focus)
- NATA Safety 1st Professional Line Service Training
- Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) Certification
- FAA Airport Operations Certification
Civilian Career Paths
- AVIATION MANAGEMENT
- FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
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