Navy NEC · Aviation
G34A MH-60S Multi-Mission Helicopter Aircrewman
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
An MH-60S Multi-Mission Helicopter Aircrewman performs aircrew duties during flight. The aircrewman carries out these duties aboard MH-60S helicopters.
Core Skills
- helicopter aircrew operations
- aircraft systems operation
- cabin and mission equipment
- crew resource management
- in flight communications
- emergency response
- personnel and cargo handling
- aviation safety procedures
- mission coordination
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Active Server Pages ASP
- Microsoft Project
Civilian Career Paths
- Commercial Aviation
- Emergency Management
- Emergency Medicine
- Aviation Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC)
- Aviation Safety Professional Certificate
Career Growth
- FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate
- Certified Aviation Manager (CAM)
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
What the Work Involves
- Move levers, pedals, and throttles to stop, start, and regulate speeds of hoist or winch drums in response to hand, bell, buzzer, telephone, loud-speaker, or whistle signals, or by observing dial indicators or cable marks.
- Start engines of hoists or winches and use levers and pedals to wind or unwind cable on drums.
- Observe equipment gauges and indicators and hand signals of other workers to verify load positions or depths.
- Operate compressed air, diesel, electric, gasoline, or steam-driven hoists or winches to control movement of cableways, cages, derricks, draglines, loaders, railcars, or skips.
- Move or reposition hoists, winches, loads and materials, manually or using equipment and machines such as trucks, cars, and hand trucks.
Related Occupations
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
- Business Continuity Planners
- Riggers
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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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