Navy Rating · Aviation

AWCM Naval Aircrewman Master Chief Petty Officer

Overview

A Naval Aircrewman Master Chief Petty Officer supervises aircraft system operation and maintenance, integrated tactical crew members aboard fixed wing and tilt rotor aircraft, and unmanned aerial vehicle activities. They oversee mission planning and scheduling, aircrew operations, safety, training, administration, ordnance handling, classified material, and intelligence products supporting search and rescue, evacuations, patrol, reconnaissance, transport, and special operations.

Core Skills

  • aircrew mission management
  • maritime sensor operations
  • sonar and sonobuoy analysis
  • radar target tracking
  • electronic support measures
  • electro optical infrared sensors
  • search and rescue operations
  • tactical air navigation
  • classified material control
  • aircrew training management

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

  • Commercial Aviation
  • Unmanned Systems
  • Intelligence Analysis
  • Emergency Management

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
  • Aviation Safety Professional Certificate
  • Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
  • CompTIA Security+

Career Growth

  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)

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

  • Business Continuity Planners
  • Chief Executives
  • Administrative Services Managers
  • Industrial Production Managers

Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.

Defense contractor jobs for AWCM

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