Navy
AVIATION
NEC
NEC
D18A
LHA/LHD Hangar Deck Aircraft Director
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
LHA/LHD Hangar Deck Aircraft Directors direct the safe movement, parking, staging, and servicing of embarked aircraft inside amphibious assault ship hangar decks. They coordinate maintenance and handling crews, manage confined-space hazards, and maintain orderly aircraft flow between the hangar deck, elevators, and flight deck.
Core Skills
- hangar deck operations
- aircraft movement control
- aircraft spotting
- maintenance crew coordination
- confined space safety
- hazard identification
- visual signal communication
- aircraft handling equipment
- emergency response
Common Certifications
- Certified Aviation Manager (CAM)
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
- IATA Airport Operations Fundamentals Certificate
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
- Certified Logistics Associate (CLA)
- FEMA Emergency Management Institute Certifications
Civilian Career Paths
- AVIATION MANAGEMENT
- AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
- TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
- FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- IATA Airport Operations Fundamentals Certificate
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
- Certified Logistics Associate (CLA)
- FEMA Emergency Management Institute ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800
Career Growth
- Certified Aviation Manager (CAM)
- Certified Logistics Professional (CLP)
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.