Navy NEC · Aviation
D17A LHA/LHD Flight Deck Aircraft Director
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
An LHA/LHD Flight Deck Aircraft Director directs the movement of embarked aircraft on LHA/LHD flight decks. The director ensures that all aircraft movement on these flight decks remains safe and efficient.
Core Skills
- aircraft movement control
- flight deck safety
- aircraft spotting
- deck crew coordination
- visual signal communication
- flight operation procedures
- hazard identification
- marshalling and guidance
- emergency response
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Adobe Photoshop
- Extensible markup language XML
- Intuit QuickBooks
- Linux
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Outlook
Civilian Career Paths
- Air Traffic Control
- Aviation Management
- Transportation Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
Career Growth
- Certified Aviation Manager (CAM)
- Federal Aviation Administration Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
What the Work Involves
- Inspect airfield conditions to ensure compliance with federal regulatory requirements.
- Implement airfield safety procedures to ensure a safe operating environment for personnel and aircraft operation.
- Conduct inspections of the airport property and perimeter to maintain controlled access to airfields.
- Assist in responding to aircraft and medical emergencies.
- Initiate or conduct airport-wide coordination of snow removal on runways and taxiways.
Related Occupations
- Air Traffic Controllers
- Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors
- First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants
- Commercial Pilots
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
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Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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