Navy NEC · Aviation
D20A CVN Flight Deck Aircraft Director
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A CVN Flight Deck Aircraft Director directs the movement of embarked aircraft on CVN flight decks. The director ensures that all aircraft movement on these flight decks remains safe and efficient.
Core Skills
- carrier flight deck operations
- aircraft movement control
- aircraft spotting
- deck crew coordination
- visual signal communication
- flight operation procedures
- hazard identification
- aircraft handling equipment
- 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
- Aviation Management
- Commercial Aviation
- Aircraft Maintenance
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.
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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