NEC
L07A
Aerospace Physiology Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Serves as a technical assistant to the Aerospace Physiologist (AP). Provides instruction to aviation and non-aviation personnel in aeromedical aspects of flight, in-flight visual problems, spatial disorientation, emergency egress systems, personal life support equipment, and water survival techniques. Performs the duties of an inside instructor/observer on hypobaric chamber flights. Operates and maintains training devices peculiar to the aviation physiology and aviation water survival training programs. Performs the administrative duties required of the Aviation Physiology Training Units (APTU). Assists in the fleet introduction and evaluation of aviator's personal and survival equipment.
Core Skills
- aerospace physiology instruction
- hypobaric chamber operations
- spatial disorientation training
- emergency egress training
- water survival instruction
- life support equipment
- aviation training devices
- aviation program administration
Common Certifications
- FAA Certified Flight Instructor
- NAUI Scuba Diver Certification
- American Red Cross Lifeguarding
- Occupational Safety and Health Technologist (OHST)
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- CompTIA A+
- FEMA Incident Command System Certifications
Civilian Career Paths
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
- AVIATION MANAGEMENT
- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- American Red Cross Lifeguarding
- NAUI Scuba Diver Certification
- FEMA ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800
- Occupational Safety and Health Technologist (OHST)
Career Growth
- FAA Certified Flight Instructor
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- Certified Aviation Manager (CAM)
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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