Job Title: Aviation Operations & Support (Enlisted)
Category / Component: Enlisted • Active
Overview
Aviation Boatswain's Mates in Aviation Operations & Support help launch and recover naval aircraft quickly and safely from ships and shore stations, handling aircraft on flight decks and in hangar bays and operating the support equipment that keeps aviation operations moving. With experience, some personnel may earn advanced designations that involve leading and supervising multiple aviation boatswain's mate specialties.
Key Responsibilities
Support aircraft launch and recovery operations in operational environments; assist with aircraft handling, movement, spotting, and securing of aircraft and equipment on flight decks and flight lines; operate aviation support equipment and systems used in aircraft operations; perform inspections and operational checks before and after equipment use; conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on assigned aviation support equipment;...