Navy
AVIATION
NEC
NEC
G02A
Helicopter Search and Rescue Aircrew Swimmer
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Helicopter search and rescue aircrew swimmers conduct aerial searches, deploy from rotary wing aircraft, and recover personnel from the water or difficult terrain. They provide emergency care, operate rescue equipment, coordinate with pilots and rescue teams, and support mission planning and training.
Core Skills
- water rescue
- aerial search patterns
- helicopter hoist operations
- parachute and aircraft deployment
- maritime survival
- emergency medical care
- rescue equipment operation
- aircrew communications
- risk assessment
- physical fitness
Common Certifications
- NREMT-EMT
- NREMT-Paramedic
- American Red Cross Lifeguarding
- American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
- National Association for Search and Rescue SARTECH II
- FEMA Incident Command System Certifications
- Association of Marine Surveyors Commercial Diver Certification
Civilian Career Paths
- EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
- FIRE PROTECTION
Training & Development
Getting Started
- NREMT-EMT
- American Red Cross Lifeguarding
- FEMA ICS 100 and 200
- National Association for Search and Rescue SARTECH II
Career Growth
- NREMT-Paramedic
- National Association for Search and Rescue SARTECH I
- Swiftwater and Flood Rescue Technician certification
- FEMA ICS 300 and 400
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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.