NEC
G31A
MQ-8B/C Air Vehicle Operator (AVO)
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
MQ-8B/C air vehicle operators create and enter unmanned aircraft flight plans before missions. They direct, monitor, and adjust the aircraft in flight while tracking mission status, airspace conditions, and vehicle performance.
Core Skills
- unmanned aircraft flight planning
- mission planning software
- remote aircraft control
- in flight vehicle monitoring
- flight path adjustment
- airspace awareness
- sensor and telemetry monitoring
- aviation risk management
- operational reporting
Common Certifications
- FAA Remote Pilot Certificate
- FAA Part 107 Small UAS Certificate
- CompTIA Security+
- Esri ArcGIS Pro Associate
- AUVSI Trusted Operator Program Certificate
- PMP
Civilian Career Paths
- UNMANNED SYSTEMS
- COMMERCIAL AVIATION
- AVIATION MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- FAA Remote Pilot Certificate
- FAA Part 107 Small UAS Certificate
- AUVSI Trusted Operator Program Certificate
- Esri ArcGIS Pro Fundamentals
Career Growth
- CompTIA Security+
- Esri ArcGIS Pro Associate
- PMP
- Certified Aviation Manager (CAM)
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Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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