Navy
AVIATION
NEC
NEC
D20A
CVN Flight Deck Aircraft Director
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
CVN Flight Deck Aircraft Directors control the safe movement, positioning, and launching or recovery preparation of aircraft on nuclear powered aircraft carrier flight decks. They direct aircraft handlers and coordinate with pilots, maintenance personnel, and flight operations teams while enforcing strict carrier flight deck safety procedures.
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
Common Certifications
- Certified Aviation Manager (CAM)
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
- IATA Airport Operations Fundamentals Certificate
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
- Federal Aviation Administration Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
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)
- Federal Aviation Administration Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate
- 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.