Navy
AVIATION
NEC
NEC
D19A
CVN Deck Caller
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Responsible for the safety of all Flight Deck personnel during flight operations and aircraft spotting/maintenance requirements for all embarked aircraft onboard CVN Flight Decks.
Core Skills
- aircraft spotting
- flight deck safety
- deck crew coordination
- aircraft movement control
- hazard identification
- visual signal communication
- maintenance movement planning
- flight operation procedures
- 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 Safety Professional (CSP)
- FEMA Emergency Management Institute Certifications
Civilian Career Paths
- AVIATION MANAGEMENT
- COMMERCIAL AVIATION
- AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
Training & Development
Getting Started
- IATA Airport Operations Fundamentals Certificate
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
- FEMA Emergency Management Institute ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800
Career Growth
- Certified Aviation Manager (CAM)
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- Federal Aviation Administration Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate
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.