General Info:

Aviation Boatswain's Mates play a major part in launching and recovering naval aircraft quickly and safely from land or ships. This includes preparing and fueling planes prior to take- off and after landing. They may specialize in launching and recovering aircraft on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier, ABE; aircraft fueling and fuel systems, ABF; or aircraft handling, fire fighting and salvage and rescue operations, ABH. Later in their careers ABs can earn the advanced AB rating that requires supervision of all these individual specialties.

What They Do:

The duties performed by ABEs include: maintaining and performing organizational maintenance on hydraulic and steam catapults, barricades, arresting gear and arresting gear engines; operating catapult launch and arresting consoles, firing panels, water brakes, blast deflectors and cooling panels; performing aircraft-handling duties related to the operation of launching and recovery of naval aircraft.

General Info:

Aviation Boatswain's Mates play a major part in launching and recovering naval aircraft quickly and safely from land or ships. This includes preparing and fueling planes prior to take- off and after landing. They may specialize in launching and recovering aircraft on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier, ABE; aircraft fueling and fuel systems, ABF; or aircraft handling, fire fighting and salvage and rescue operations, ABH. Later in their careers ABs can earn the advanced AB rating that requires supervision of all these individual specialties.

What They Do:

The duties performed by ABHs include: supervising the movement, spotting and securing of aircraft and equipment ashore and afloat; performing crash rescue, fire fighting, crash removal and damage control duties in connection with launching and recovery of aircraft.

General Info:

Navy Air Traffic Controllers (AC) perform duties similar to civilian air traffic controllers and play a key role in the effective use of Naval airpower throughout the world in operational and training environments. Standards for entry into the AC field are high, but once accepted into the field, Navy ACs enjoy a demanding and highly rewarding career. This is a five-year enlistment program.

What They Do:

Navy ACs are responsible for safely and effectively directing aircraft operating from airfields or the decks of aircraft carriers. They also control the movement of aircraft and vehicles on airfield taxiways and issue flight instructions to pilots by radio. Specific duties include: controlling and directing air traffic at airfields and on aircraft carriers using radio, radar, and other signaling devices; providing aircraft with critical information on other air traffic, navigation systems, and airfield conditions essential to safe operations; operating and adjusting computer-based ground/carrier-controlled navigation and radar approach systems; interpreting data shown on radar screens and plotting aircraft positions; maintaining aeronautical charts and maps.

Must have normal hearing. Must have no speech impediment. Security Clearance, (SECRET) Requirement. 60 month obligation. Must be U.S. citizen Notes: Visual acuity must be correctable to 20/20. When specified, uncorrected visual acuity must not be greater than that indicated (i.e. 20/100), and must be correctable to 20/20. Must be 18 years old upon school entry. Be physically qualified IAW MANMED. No history of drug abuse. Persons convicted by Federal/State statutes for drug offense(s) are not eligible. No waivers authorized. Technical Training Information: Enlistees are taught the fundamentals of this rating through formal Navy schooling. Advanced technical and operational training is available in this rating during later stages of career development.   Pensacola -- 110 caldendar days Following "A" school, air traffic controllers spend one to two years gaining additional skills through on-the-job training at their first duty station. This consists of additional lab, lecture, and individual training leading to certification at that airfield facility. ACs are stationed in traffic control centers on aircraft carriers or at air traffic control facilities in the United States or overseas. During a 20-year period in the Navy, ACs spend approximately 30 percent of their time assigned to fleet units and 70 percent to shore stations. Working Environment: ACs usually work in clean, office-like environments at naval air stations and on-board aircraft carriers. They work closely with others, are closely supervised, and do mostly mental work.

General Info:

Aviation Technicians are responsible for keeping naval aircraft powerplants and related systems, armament and ordnance systems, and aircraft ground support equipment in top operational condition. They may specialize in aircraft engines, reduction gear, helicopter rotor systems, ammunitions and aircraft weapons systems, gas turbine compressor systems, ground air conditioning, aircraft tow tractors, and automotive systems. Aircrew volunteers (AD and AO ratings) perform inflight duties in various types of naval aircraft and should apply via the Aircrew Recruiting Program.

What They Do:

The duties performed by ADs include: maintain and service aircraft engine, fuel, and lubrication systems. perform complete aircraft turboshaft, turbofan, and turboprop engine repair.

General Info:

Aviation Electrician's Mates (AE) are aircraft electricians. They maintain a wide range of electrical and navigational equipment in aircraft including power generators, power distribution systems, lighting systems, flight instrument and fuel systems, temperature and pressure indicating systems. AEs are also trained in computers to support this state-of-the-art equipment. Aircrew volunteers perform various in-flight duties in turbojet and propeller aircraft and helicopters. Aircrew volunteers should volunteer under the Aircrew Recruiting Program.

What They Do:

Duties performed by AEs include: testing, installing and maintaining a wide range of aircraft instruments and electrical equipment including generators, motors and lighting systems; reading electrical system diagrams; maintaining aircraft compass systems; performing electrical troubleshooting operations; using a variety of electrical measuring equipment; performing micro-mini module repair; maintaining automatic flight control systems; maintaining inertial navigation systems; performing as aircrew on various aircraft.

Technical Training Information:

Enlistees are taught the fundamentals of this rating through on-the-job training or formal Navy schooling. Additional training for specific aircraft or equipment is generally received before reporting to operational activities. Advanced technical and specific operational training is available in this rating during later stages of career development.

Pensacola -51 calendar days
Pensacola - 79 calendar days

Aviation basic theory and aviation electrical systems and theory Group instruction After "A" school, aviation electrician's mates are assigned to squadrons or aircraft carriers or other ships or to naval air activities ashore in the United States or overseas. They may also volunteer for aircrew duties and serve in a variety of capacities. During a 20-year period in the Navy, AEs spend about 60 percent of their time assigned to fleet units and 40 percent to shore stations.

Working Environment:

Because AEs may be assigned to sea duty or flight duty in any part of the world, the environment for performing their work varies widely, depending on individual assignments. At various times they may work indoors, outdoors, in clean or dirty situations, in shop or office surroundings and under tropical or arctic conditions. At different times AEs may work alone or closely with other people. Their work sometimes is physical and usually requires little supervision.

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A. ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE

A4.001 FABRICATE AND TEST ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC CABLES

A4.002 MAINTAIN ELECTRICAL WIRING, CONNECTORS, AND HARDWARE

A4.003 REPAIR AND REPLACE RELAY PANELS/RELAYS

B. POWER GENERATION AND CONTROL SYSTEMS

B4.001 MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT BATTERIES

B4.002 MAINTAIN AC/DC POWER SUPPLIES

B4.003 MAINTAIN CIRCUIT BREAKERS AND JUNCTION BOXES

C. AIRCRAFT ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

C4.001 MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT LIGHTING SYSTEMS

C4.002 MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT WEATHER PROTECTION SYSTEMS

C4.004 MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT LANDING GEAR SYSTEMS

C4.005 MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT BRAKING SYSTEMS

D. AIRCRAFT POWER PLANT ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

D4.001 MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT POWER PLANT PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

D4.002 MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT POWER PLANTS FLUID MANAGEMENT INDICATORS

D4.003 MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT POWER PLANTS PROTECTION SYSTEMS

D4.004 MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT POWER PLANTS IGNITION SYSTEMS

E. AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENT SYSTEMS

E4.002 MAINTAIN MASTER CAUTION PANELS

E4.003 MAINTAIN LIQUID OXYGEN INDICATING SYSTEMS

E4.004 MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT REFERENCE INDICATING SYSTEMS

F. COMPASS AND INERTIAL NAVIGATION SYSTEMS

F4.001 MAINTAIN COMPASS SYSTEMS

F4.002 MAINTAIN INERTIAL NAVIGATION AND REFERENCE SYSTEMS

G. AUTOMATIC FLIGHT CONTROL AND STABILIZATION SYSTEMS

G4.001 MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT ANGLE-OF-ATTACK SYSTEMS

G4.003 MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT AIR DATA COMPUTER SYSTEMS

G4.004 MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT AUTOMATIC FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEMS

G4.005 MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT STABILIZATION SYSTEMS

N. CORROSION CONTROL

N4.001 COMPLY WITH CORROSION PREVENTION AND CONTROL PROGRAMS

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A. ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE

A5.001 MAINTAIN AND INSTALL AVIONICS CHANGES

A5.002 INTERPRET DIAGRAMS AND SCHEMATICS

B. POWER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS

B5.001 TROUBLESHOOT AND REPAIR AIRCRAFT POWER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS

C. AIRCRAFT ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

C5.001 TROUBLESHOOT AND REPAIR AIRCRAFT WEATHER PROTECTION SYSTEMS

C5.002 TROUBLESHOOT AND REPAIR AIRCRAFT ELECTROHYDRAULIC SYSTEMS

D. AIRCRAFT POWER PLANT ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

D5.001 TROUBLESHOOT AND REPAIR AIRCRAFT POWER PLANT PERFORMANCE SYSTEMS

D5.002 TROUBLESHOOT AND REPAIR AIRCRAFT POWER PLANTS FLUID MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

F. COMPASS AND INERTIAL NAVIGATION SYSTEMS

F5.001 TROUBLESHOOT AND REPAIR COMPASS SYSTEMS

F5.002 TROUBLESHOOT AND REPAIR INERTIAL NAVIGATION AND REFERENCE SYSTEMS

G. AUTOMATIC FLIGHT CONTROL AND STABILIZATION SYSTEMS

G5.001 TROUBLESHOOT AND REPAIR AIRCRAFT APPROACH POWER COMPENSATOR SYSTEMS

G5.002 TROUBLESHOOT AND REPAIR AIRCRAFT AIR DATA COMPUTER SYSTEMS

G5.003 TROUBLESHOOT AND REPAIR AIRCRAFT AUTOMATIC FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEMS

G5.004 TROUBLESHOOT AND REPAIR AIRCRAFT STABILIZATION SYSTEMS

K. QUALITY ASSURANCE

K5.001 COMPLY WITH QUALITY ASSURANCE INSPECTIONS

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A. ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE

A6.001 DIAGNOSE ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC MALFUNCTIONS

A6.003 COMPLY WITH AND INSPECT AIRCRAFT ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC MAINTENANCE

A6.004 COMPLY WITH AND INSPECT AVIONICS CHANGES

C. AIRCRAFT ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

C6.001 COMPLY WITH AND INSPECT AIRCRAFT ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

D. AIRCRAFT POWER PLANT ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

D6.001 COMPLY WITH AND INSPECT AIRCRAFT POWER PLANT ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

E. AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENT SYSTEMS

E6.001 COMPLY WITH AND INSPECT AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENT SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

F. COMPASS AND INERTIAL NAVIGATION SYSTEMS

F6.001 COMPLY WITH AND INSPECT AIRCRAFT COMPASS MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

F6.002 COMPLY WITH AND INSPECT AIRCRAFT INERTIAL NAVIGATION SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

G. AUTOMATIC FLIGHT CONTROL AND STABILIZATION SYSTEMS

G6.001 COMPLY WITH AND INSPECT AIRCRAFT AUTOMATIC FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

G6.002 COMPLY WITH AND INSPECT AIRCRAFT STABILIZATION SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

K. QUALITY ASSURANCE

K6.001 EVALUATE AIRCRAFT DISCREPANCY TRENDS

L. TECHNICAL ADMINISTRATION

L6.001 DRAFT NAVAL AVIATION MAINTENANCE DISCREPANCY REPORTING PROGRAM (NAMDRP) REPORTS AND MESSAGES

N. CORROSION CONTROL

N6.001 COMPLY WITH AND INSPECT ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT CORROSION CLEANING AND TREATMENT PROGRAMS

AEC

L. TECHNICAL ADMINISTRATION

L7.001 DRAFT STATUS REPORTS

L7.002 EVALUATE STATUS BOARDS

O. MAINTENANCE PLANNING

O7.001 DRAFT AND UPDATE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

O7.002 REVIEW PERIODIC MAINTENANCE INFORMATION CARDS (PMIC)

Other Requirements:

Must have normal color perception. Security Clearance (SECRET) Requirement. Must be U.S. citizen

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Advanced Electronics Computer Field (AECF)

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Aviation Aerographer's Mate (AG)

Technical Training Information:

Enlistees are taught the fundamentals of this rating through formal Navy schooling. Advanced technical and operational training is available in this rating during later stages of career development.

Keesler AFB (Biloxi), MS -- 86 calendar days

Observing, recording and plotting meteorological information and operating meteorological equipment and computers Group instruction Upon graduating from "A" school, AGs work toward qualification as environmental observers through completion of Personnel Qualification Standards (PQS). They also prepare for advanced training at "C" school by the four- to six-year career stage. Aerographer's mates are assigned to larger ships such as aircraft carriers, amphibious ships and cruisers, to naval air stations, weather centers, and other shore facilities in the United States or overseas. During a 20-year period in the Navy, AGs spend about 60 percent of their time assigned to fleet units and 40 percent to shore stations.

Working Environment:

Men and women in the AG rating perform their duties in clean, comfortable office-like environments. Their work is usually mental, is done closely with others and requires little supervision.

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A. ENVIRONMENTAL PREDICTION SYSTEMS AND SERVICES

A4.001 IDENTIFY MAJOR OCEAN CURRENTS AND OCEAN BOTTOM FEATURES

A4.002 EVALUATE AND RECORD SEA STATE AND SURFACE WAVE DATA

A4.003 DECODE SURF OBSERVATIONS

A4.004 COMPUTE MODIFIED SURF INDEXES (MSI)

A4.005 ENCODE AND TRANSMIT BATHYTHERMOGRAPH DATA

A4.006 GENERATE AUTOMATED UNDERSEA WARFARE SUPPORT PRODUCTS

A4.007 DECODE DRIFTING BUOY DATA

A4.008 IDENTIFY BASIC PHYSICAL PROPERITIES OF THE ATMOSPHERE

A4.009 IDENTIFY THE GENERAL CIRCULATION OF THE ATMOSPHERE

A4.010 IDENTIFY SYNOPTIC SCALE FEATURES ON METEOROLOGICAL CHARTS

A4.011 IDENTIFY POTENTIAL SEVERE WEATHER AREAS FROM DOPPLER RADAR

A4.012 ENCODE AND DECODE RUNWAY CONDITION DATA

A4.013 EVALUATE STATE OF THE SKY

A4.014 OBSERVE, COMPUTE, AND RECORD ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS

A4.015 ENCODE AND TRANSMIT OPTIMUM PATH AIRCRAFT ROUTING SYSTEM (OPARS) INFORMATION

A4.016 PREPARE AND TRANSMIT METEOROLOGICAL AVIATION WEATHER REPORTS (METAR)

A4.017 ENCODE AND TRANSMIT SYNOPTIC OBSERVATIONS

A4.018 ENCODE PILOT REPORTS (PIREPS)

A4.019 DECODE TERMINAL AERODROME FORECASTS (TAFS)

A4.020 PREPARE FLIGHT WEATHER FOLDERS

A4.021 PLOT SKEW-T, LOG P DIAGRAM

A4.022 PLOT SHIP AND SURFACE SYNOPTIC DATA

A4.023 PLOT UPPER LEVEL SYNOPTIC DATA

A4.024 PLOT IN-FLIGHT WEATHER ADVISORY DATA

A4.025 PLOT WEATHER WARNING AND WATCH AREAS

A4.026 PREPARE AND BRIEF TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING DATA

A4.027 ACQUIRE ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION FROM SMOOS/ASOS

A4.028 OPERATE TACTICAL ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT SYSTEM (TESS)

A4.029 GENERATE AUTOMATED TACTICAL SUPPORT PRODUCTS

A4.030 ACQUIRE SATELLITE IMAGERY DATA

A4.031 IDENTIFY SIGNIFICANT METEOROLOGICAL FEATURES FROM SATELLITE IMAGERY

A4.032 OBTAIN UPPER AIR DATA UTILIZING MINI-RAWINSONDE SYSTEM (MRS)

A4.033 PLOT HAZARD AREAS FROM CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, RADIOLOGICAL (CBR) EFFECTIVE DOWNWIND MESSAGE (EDM) DATA

A4.034 RETRIEVE/TRANSMIT DATA ON ENVIRONMENTAL NETWORKS

B. MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION

B4.001 VERIFY ACCURACY OF ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

C. METOC EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS

C4.001 IDENTIFY ALTERNATE METHODS OF DATA RETRIEVAL DURING EQUIPMENT OUTAGES

C4.002 IDENTIFY ALTERNATE METHODS OF DATA TRANMISSION DURING EQUIPMENT OUTAGES

C4.003 COMPLETE OPERATIONAL CHECKS ON METOC EQUIPMENT

C4.004 MAINTAIN UNIT COMMUNICATIONS STATUS BOARDS

D. ADMINISTRATION

D4.001 PERFORM GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

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A. ENVIRONMENTAL PREDICTION SYSTEMS AND SERVICES

A5.001 BRIEF RUNWAY CONDITIONS

A5.002 BRIEF INFORMATION FROM HORZIONTIAL WEATHER DEPICTION (HWD) CHART

A5.003 BRIEF DD 175-1 ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION UNDER SUPERVISION

A5.004 BRIEF INFORMATION FROM TAF

A5.005 BRIEF COMPUTER GENERATED SAR INFORMATION

A5.006 BRIEF SYNOPTIC FEATURES FROM METEOROLOGICAL CHARTS

A5.007 BRIEF SEVERE WEATHER WARNINGS AND ADVISORIES

A5.008 BRIEF DOPPLER RADAR PRODUCTS

A5.009 BRIEF NON-ACOUSTIC METHODS OF SUBMARINE DETECTION

A5.010 PREPARE ENVIRONMENTAL BRIEF FROM CLIMATOLOGICAL DATA

A5.011 ANALYZE SATELLITE IMAGERY

A5.012 ANALYZE STREAMLINE CHART DATA

A5.013 ANALYZE TROPICAL METEOROLOGICAL FEATURES

A5.014 ANALYZE METEOROLOGICAL ELEMENTS FROM A SKEW-T,

LOG P DIAGRAM

A5.015 ANALYZE SST INFORMATION

A5.016 ANALYZE COMPUTER GENERATED ACOUSTIC INFORMATION

A5.017 ANALYZE SURFACE CHARTS

A5.018 ANALYZE UPPER LEVEL CHARTS

A5.019 ANALYZE COMPUTER GENERATED ELECTROMAGNETIC PROPAGATION INFORMATION

B. MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION

B5.001 VERIFY ACCURACY OF ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

C. METOC EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS

C5.001 MONITOR METOC EQUIPMENT OPERATION

C5.002 REVIEW EQUIPMENT CONTINGENCY PLANS

D. ADMINISTRATION

D5.001 MAINTAIN ADMINISTRATIVE FILES

D5.002 MAINTAIN ADMINISTRATIVE PUBLICATIONS

D5.003 PREPARE MONTHLY METEOROLOGICAL REPORTS

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A. ENVIRONMENTAL PREDICTION SYSTEMS AND SERVICES

A6.001 CONDUCT TROPICAL CYCLONE EVASION/SORTIE BRIEF

A6.002 CONDUCT WARFARE OPERATIONS ENVIRONMENTAL BRIEF

A6.003 CONDUCT PREDEPLOYMENT BRIEF

A6.004 CONDUCT STAFF WEATHER BRIEF

A6.005 PREPARE AND BRIEF ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION FROM DD 175-1

A6.006 ANALYZE SAR PRODUCTS AND INFORMATION

A6.007 PREPARE TAF

A6.008 ANALYZE DOPPLER RADAR FEATURES

A6.009 FORECAST ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS ON WEAPONS, SENSORS, AND PLATFORMS

A6.010 FORECAST AVIATION WEATHER PARAMETERS

A6.011 FORECAST DESTRUCTIVE/SEVERE WEATHER ELEMENTS

A6.012 FORECAST METEOROLOGICAL ELEMENTS

A6.013 FORECAST SURFACE WAVE DIRECTION AND HEIGHT

A6.014 FORECAST MOVEMENT AND INTENSITY OF SYNOPTIC SCALE FEATURES

A6.015 FORECAST ACOUSTIC PROPAGATION CONDITIONS

A6.016 FORECAST EFFECTIVE CHEMICAL AND RADFO DOWNWIND DATA

A6.017 FORECAST ELECTROMAGNETIC PROPAGATION CONDITIONS

A6.018 FORECAST JET STREAM POSITIONS

A6.019 ASSESS METOC FORECASTING MODEL STRENGTHS & WEAKNESSES

A6.020 IDENTIFY ACOUSTIC SENSOR OPERATIONAL LIMITATIONS

A6.021 IDENTIFY BEST EVASION AND DETECTION DEPTHS

A6.022 PREPARE METEOROLOGICAL PROGNOSTIC CHARTS

A6.023 PREPARE WEATHER WARNINGS

A6.024 PREPARE HWD CHARTS

A6.025 PREPARE LOCAL AREAS FORECASTS

A6.026 PREPARE SHIP MOVEMENT AND OPAREA FORECASTS

B. MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION

B6.001 VERIFY ACCURACY OF METOC DATA

C. METOC EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS

C6.001 PERFORM DIAL UP DATA ON WSR-88 PRINCIPAL USER PROCESSORS (PUPS)

C6.002 MONITOR MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE OF METOC EQUIPMENT

C6.003 MONITOR EQUIPMENT CONTINGENCY PLANS

D. ADMINISTRATION

D6.001 REVIEW FLEET OPERATIONAL ORDERS (OPORDS)

D6.002 REVIEW METOC OPERATIONS TASKING (OPTASK)

D6.003 DRAFT AND RELEASE WEATHER WARNING MESSAGES

AGC

B. MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION

B7.001 MAINTAIN METOC EQUIPMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS CONTINGENCY REQUIREMENTS

B7.002 MAINTAIN LESSONS LEARNED INTEGRATION RECOMMENDATIONS

B7.003 ESTABLISH AND MONITOR QUALITY CONTROL REQUIREMENTS

B7.004 ASSESS METOC SERVICE REQUIREMENTS

B7.005 CONDUCT METOC SERVICES AVAILABILITY BRIEFS

D. ADMINISTRATION

D7.001 PREPARE ANNUAL METEOROLOGICAL STATION AND DESCRIPTION REPORTS

D7.002 PREPARE METOC OPTASK MESSAGES

D7.003 REVIEW METOC SUPPORT MANUALS

D7.004 MAINTAIN PREDEPLOYMENT AND LONG RANGE PLANNING CLIMATOLOGICAL DATA

D7.005 MAINTAIN COMPLIANCE WITH COMNAVMETOCCOM INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS

D7.006 MAINTAIN METOC MC & G REQUIREMENTS

Other Requirements:

Must have normal color perception. Security Clearance, (SECRET) Requirement. Must be U.S. citizen

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Aircrew Program

Volunteers for the Aircrew program will enter recruit training designated as a "dry aircrew" (AIRC) or a "rescue swimmer aircrew" (AIRR) recruit. All aircrewmen attend Naval Aircrew Candidate School (NACCS) after recruit training. During training aircrew recruits will be classified into an aviation rating that will determine their follow-on Class 'A' school and their Navy career specialty.

Some aircrew will be classified into the aviation warfare systems operator (AW) career rating. The AW rating provides advanced aircrew career progression and training in place of maintenance career specialty training. Remaining aircrew will be assigned to one of the following Navy career ratings for maintenance-related training and combined maintenance and aircrew career fields: aviation machinist's mate (AD), aviation electrician's mate (AE), aviation structural mechanic-safety equipment (AME), aviation structural mechanic (AM), aviation ordnanceman (AO), or aviation electronics technician (AT).

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Aviation Structural Mechanic (AM)

Other Requirements:

Must have normal color perception. Must have normal hearing.

High school diploma graduate or equivalent. Must be able to type 40 words per minute. Must have no record of conviction by civil court for any offense other than minor traffic.

Technical Training Information:

Enlistees are taught the fundamentals of this rating through on-the-job training or formal Navy schooling. Operational training is available in this rating during later stages of career development.

Pensacola -- 43 calendar days
Pensacola -- 11 caldendar days (only some recruits will attend this course)

Basic Aviation Structural Mechanic course, basic aviation theory course, and skills required for specialized AMS rating Group instruction, classroom and shop. After completion of Core "A" school, AMSs may attend an additional two week organizational maintenance training school. AMSs may be assigned to aviation squadrons, aircraft carriers or to other Navy ships carrying aircraft, to Naval Air Stations or other aviation shore facilities in the United States or overseas. You will have opportunities to attend formal schoolhouse advanced technical training throughout your career. During a 20-year period, AMSs spend about 50 percent of their time assigned to fleet units and 50 percent to shore stations.

Working Environment:

Aviation structural mechanics may be assigned to sea or shore duty any place in the world, so their working environment varies considerably. They may work in hangars or hangar decks, or outside on flight decks or flight lines at air stations. A high noise level is a normal part of their work environment. AM's work closely with others, do mostly physical work and require little supervision. AM's may also serve as flight engineers aboard certain aircraft.

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Aviation Structural Mechanic - AME

General Info:

The Aviation Structural Mechanic - Safety Equipment (AME), maintains and repairs utility systems throughout the aircraft. They work on systems such as air conditioning, heating, pressurization and oxygen, plus multiple safety devices. Aircrew volunteers from this rating perform inflight duties in various types of aircraft. Aircrew volunteers should volunteer under the Aircrew Recruiting Program.

What They Do:

The duties performed by AMEs include: maintaining the various aircraft systems such as seat and canopy ejection(egress), gaseous and liquid oxygen, life raft ejection, fire extinguishing, air conditioning, cabin and cockpit heat, pressurization, ventilation; removing and installing oxygen system valves, gauges, converters and regulators; inspecting, removing, installing and rigging ejection seats, shoulder harnesses, lap belts and face-curtain mechanisms; performing daily, preflight, postflight and other periodic aircraft inspections.

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A. MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE

A4.001 PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON AIRCRAFT AIR-CONDITIONING

AND UTILITY SYSTEM HEAT EXCHANGERS AND COMPONENTS

A4.002 PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON AIRCRAFT AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM HEAT EXCHANGER FANS AND COMPONENTS

A4.003 PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON AIRCRAFT AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM PRIMARY EJECTOR VALVES AND COMPONENTS

A4.004 PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON AIRCRAFT AIR-CONDITIONING

SYSTEM PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE SENSORS AND COMPONENTS

A4.005 PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON AIRCRAFT AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM AIR TEMPERATURE CONTROLLERS AND COMPONENTS

A4.006 PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON AIRCRAFT AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM WATER EXTRACTORS AND COMPONENTS

A4.007 PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON AIRCRAFT AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM TURBINE COMPRESSOR ASSEMBLIES AND COMPONENTS

A4.008 PERFORM OPERATIONAL CHECKS ON AIRCRAFT AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEMS

A4.009 PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON AIRCRAFT ANTI-ICE/DEICING SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS

A4.011 PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON AIRCRAFT AIR ISOLATION VALVES

A4.012 PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON AIRCRAFT BLEED-AIR PRESSURE REGULATING VALVES

A4.013 INSPECT, REMOVE, AND REPLACE AIRCRAFT BLEED-AIR OVERPRESSURE SWITCHES

A4.014 PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON AIRCRAFT LIQUID COOLANT SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS

A4.015 PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON AIRCRAFT RAM-AIR VALVES AND COMPONENTS A4.016 INSPECT WAVEGUIDE FILTERS

A4.017 INSPECT, REMOVE, AND REPLACE AIR DESICCATORS AND COMPONENTS

A4.018 PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON AIRCRAFT GROUND COOLING FANS AND COMPONENTS

A4.019 PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON AIRCRAFT AIRFLOW VALVES AND COMPONENTS

A4.020 PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON AIRCRAFT RAIN REMOVAL SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS

A4.021 PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON AIRCRAFT WINDSHIELD WASHER SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS

A4.022 PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON AIRCRAFT FIRE- EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS

A4.023 PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON AIRCRAFT CLAMSHELL CANOPY SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS

A4.024 PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON AIRCRAFT SLIDING CANOPY SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS

A4.025 PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON AIRCRAFT FRANGIBLE CANOPIES AND COMPONENTS

A4.028 REMOVE AND REPLACE AIRCRAFT PARACHUTES AND SEAT PANS

A4.O31 PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON AIRCRAFT AIR MULTIPLIER PACKAGES

A4.032 PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON AIRCRAFT PNEUMATIC PACKAGES

A4.033 PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON AIRCRAFT MECHANICAL LINKAGES

A4.034 REMOVE AND REPLACE AIRCRAFT SHUTOFF VALVES

A4.035 REMOVE AND REPLACE AIRCRAFT CHECK VALVES

A4.036 REMOVE AND REPLACE AIRCRAFT MODULATING VALVES

B. ORDNANCE MAINTENANCE

B4.001 REMOVE AND REPLACE AIRCRAFT EJECTION SEAT ACTUATORS

B4.002 INSPECT EJECTION SEAT ROCKET MOTORS AND COMPONENTS

B4.003 REMOVE AND REPLACE CARTRIDGE-ACTUATED DEVICES (CADS)

B4.004 REMOVE AND REPLACE SHIELDED/FLEXIBLE MILD DETONATING CORDS (SMDC/FCDC)

B4.005 ARM AND DISARM AIRCRAFT CANOPY JETTISON SYSTEMS

B4.006 PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON AIRCRAFT EJECTION SEAT SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS

C. OXYGEN, NITROGEN, AND LIQUID OXYGEN SYSTEMS

C4.001 PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON AIRCRAFT GASEOUS/LIQUID OXYGEN (LOX) SYSTEMS COMPONENTS

C4.002 INSPECT AND OPERATE GASEOUS/LIQUID OXYGEN SUPPORT EQUIPMENT (SE)

F. AIRCREW PERSONAL PROTECTIVE GEAR

F4.003 PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON AIRCRAFT PERSONNEL RESTRAINTS HARNESS RELEASE SYSTEMS, AND COMPONENTS

H. GENERAL MAINTENANCE

H4.001 REMOVE AND REPLACE AIRCRAFT FLOORBOARDS

H4.002 REMOVE AND REPLACE COCKPIT FURNISHINGS

H4.003 REMOVE AND REPLACE AIRCRAFT SECURING DEVICES

H4.004 REMOVE AND REPLACE AIRCRAFT PROTECTIVE DEVICES

H4.005 REMOVE AND REPLACE AIRCRAFT DOWNLOCKS, JURY STRUTS, AND SAFETY PINS

H4.006 PERFORM AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENT INSPECTIONS

I. TOOL CONTROL

I4.012 COMPLY WITH TOOL CONTROL PROGRAM

J. HAZARDOUS MATERIAL

J4.001 DETERMINE THE PROPER METHOD OF HAZARDOUS MATERIAL/WASTE IDENTIFICATION, TORAGE, AND DISPOSAL

J4.002 CONTROL AND MINIMIZE THE EFFECTS OF FUEL/OIL SPILLS

K. QUALITY ASSURANCE

K4.002 PERFORM SUPPORT EQUIPMENT (SE) ACCEPTANCE AND TRANSFER INSPECTIONS

K4.003 MONITOR CORROSION CONTROL PROGRAM

K4.004 SCHEDULE EJECTION SEATS CHECK OUT DATES

L. MECHANICAL ADMINISTRATION

L4.003 DEBRIEF FLIGHT CREWS

L4.004 FILL OUT VIDS/MAFS AND UPDATE VIDS BOARDS

L4.005 REVIEW AND CORRECT MAINTENANCE DATA REPORTS

M. CORROSION CONTROL

M4.004 COMPLY WITH CORROSION CONTROL PROGRAM

AME2

K. QUALITY ASSURANCE

K5.001 PERFORM IN-PROCESS/FINAL QUALITY ASSURANCE INSPECTIONS

L. MECHANICAL ADMINISTRATION

L5.001 REVIEW AIRCRAFT DISCREPANCY AND LOGBOOKS

L5.002 PREPARE AND REVIEW QUALITY DEFICIENCY/EXPLOSIVE MISHAP REPORTS

L5.003 UPDATE AIRCRAFT DISCREPANCY BOOKS

AME1

C. OXYGEN, NITROGEN, AND LIQUID OXYGEN SYSTEMS

C6.001 COMPLY WITH AVIATORS' BREATHING OXYGEN (ABO) PROGRAM

K. QUALITY ASSURANCE

K6.001 SCHEDULE AND CONDUCT WORK CENTER AUDITS

L. MECHANICAL ADMINISTRATION

L6.001 CONDUCT MAINTENANCE BRIEFS/DEBRIEFS

L6.002 REVIEW SUPPORT EQUIPMENT (SE) MISUSE/ABUSE REPORTS

L6.003 REVIEW EQUIPMENT HISTORY CARDS

L6.004 PREPARE, REVIEW, AND UPDATE AIRCRAFT STATUS REPORTS

L6.005 REVIEW DAILY AUDIT REPORTS

P. CORROSION CONTROL

K6.003 MONITOR CORROSION CONTROL PROGRAM

AMEC

L. MCHANICAL ADMINISTRATION

L7.001 ASSIGN AIRCRAFT TO MISSIONS

L7.002 CERTIFY AIRCRAFT SAFE FOR FLIGHT

L7.003 REVIEW NAVFLIRS FORMS

General Info:

This enlistment program option enables men and women to eventually qualify for one of several Navy ratings (skill specialties) through on-the-job airman apprenticeship training. The program also offers apprenticeship training in ratings that may not be available at the time of enlistment.

After completion of recruit training, enlistees in the Airman Apprenticeship Training program attend a three-week course on basic theory in aviation fundamental skills. After successful completion of this training, airman apprentices are usually assigned to squadrons or other aviation commands where the Navy needs them the most.

Airman apprentices can request and may receive on-the-job training in any one of several available ratings available at their first command by completing correspondence courses and personal advancement requirements.

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Aviation Ordnanceman (AO)

AO3

A. WEAPONS SYSTEMS OPERATION

A4.001 INSTALL, ADJUST, AND TEST BOMB RACKS, SHACKLES, EJECTORS AND LAUNCHERS

A4.002 TEST, ADJUST, AND ALIGN AIRCRAFT GUN SYSTEMS AND ACCESSORIES

A4.003 PERFORM FUNCTIONAL CHECKS ON SONOBUOYS AND/OR SONOBUOY LAUNCHERS

A4.004 PERFORM STRAY VOLTAGE TEST AND FINAL PRE-TAKEOFF ARMING CHECKS

B. WEAPONS HANDLING

B4.001 MAINTAIN ORDNANCE HANDLING EQUIPMENT

B4.002 OPERATE/MAINTAIN WEAPONS ELEVATORS/CONVEYORS

B4.003 TRANSPORT ORDNANCE

C. ORDNANCE MAINTENANCE: GENERAL

C4.001 TEST AND MAINTAIN RELEASE AND ARMING UNITS

C4.002 CLEAN, LUBRICATE, AND PRESERVE AIRCRAFT ARMAMENT, ORDNANCE AND AVIATION EQUIPMENT

C4.003 INSTALL AND REMOVE PYLONS ON AIRCRAFT

C4.004 INSTALL AND REMOVE CARTRIDGE ACTUATED DEVICES (CADS)

C4.005 LOAD AND DOWNLOAD TOW TARGETS

D. ORDNANCE MAINTENANCE: BOMBS

D4.001 INSTALL AND REMOVE BOMB RACKS, MERS, TERS, IMERS, ITERS, AND/OR SHACKLES

D4.002 REMOVE AND REPLACE BOMB/EJECTOR RACK COMPONENTS

D4.003 ASSEMBLE AND DISASSEMBLE BOMBS

D4.004 PREPARE, INSTALL, AND REMOVE ARMING AND FUZING DEVICES

D4.005 LOAD AND DOWNLOAD FREEFALL ORDNANCE AND STORES

D4.006 INSTALL AND REMOVE ARMING WIRE

E. ORDNANCE MAINTENANCE: GUNS

E4.001 LOAD AND DOWNLOAD AIRCRAFT GUNS

E4.002 INSTALL AND REMOVE AIRCRAFT GUNS AND/OR GUN COMPONENTS

F. ORDNANCE MAINTENANCE: MISSILES/ROCKETS/PYROTECHNICS/LAUNCHERS

F4.001 LOAD AND DOWNLOAD AIRCRAFT MISSILES

F4.002 ASSEMBLE AND DISASSEMBLE MISSILES

F4.003 INSTALL AND REMOVE MISSILE LAUNCHERS

F4.004 REMOVE AND REPLACE MISSILE LAUNCHER COMPONENTS

F4.005 ASSEMBLE AND DISASSEMBLE ROCKETS

F4.006 LOAD AND DOWNLOAD ROCKET LAUNCHERS

F4.007 BUILD-UP AND DISASSEMBLE PYROTECHNICS

F4.008 LOAD AND DOWNLOAD PYROTECHNICS

H. ORDNANCE MAINTENANCE: MAGAZINES

H4.001 INSPECT AND MAINTAIN AMMUNITION MAGAZINES

I. ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC MAINTENANCE

I4.001 TROUBLESHOOT ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT AND WIRING CIRCUITS

J. ELECTRO/MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE

J4.001 PERFORM JETTISON CHECK ON AIRCRAFT ARMAMENT SYSTEMS

J4.002 PERFORM RELEASE CHECK ON AIRCRAFT ARMAMENT SYSTEMS

K. TEST EQUIPMENT

K4.001 OPERATE TEST EQUIPMENT

K4.002 TROUBLESHOOT TEST EQUIPMENT

N. QUALITY ASSURANCE

N4.001 INSPECT AMMUNITION, SUSPENSION AND TRANSPORTING

EQUIPMENT FOR PROPER CONFIGURATION/CONDITION N4.002 INSPECT AMMUNITION READY SERVICE LOCKERS AND STORAGE FACILITIES

O. TECHNICAL ADMINISTRATION

O4.001 PREPARE AMMUNITION TRANSACTION DOCUMENTS

O4.002 INTERPRET PUBLICATIONS, DIAGRAMS, AND SCHEMATICS

P. AVIATION SUPPORT OPERATIONS

P4.001 DEMONSTRATE STANDARD ARMING AND SAFING SIGNALS

Y. LOGISTICS

Y4.001 ORDER/TURN-IN SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT

AO2

A. WEAPONS SYSTEMS OPERATION

A5.001 BORESIGHT/ALIGN AIRCRAFT GUNS

I. ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC MAINTENANCE

I5.001 MAINTAIN TEST SETS, AIRCRAFT WIRING AND CANNON PLUGS

N. QUALITY ASSURANCE

N5.001 PERFORM AIRCRAFT AND WEAPON PRELOADING/POSTLOADING INSPECTIONS

N5.002 PERFORM QUALITY ASSURANCE CHECKS ON READY SERVICE LOCKERS, MAGAZINES AND REPAIRED EQUIPMENT

O. TECHNICAL ADMINISTRATION

O5.001 PREPARE AMMUNITIONS TRANSACTION REPORTS

O5.002 MAINTAIN AMMUNITION ACCOUNTABILITY AND EQUIPMENT LOGS

U. SAFETY

U5.001 PERFORM DUTIES AS SAFETY OBSERVER ON WEAPONS BUILD-UP AND LOADING TEAMS

V. MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION

V5.001 COORDINATE AND SUPERVISE BUILD-UP/LOADING CREWS IN THE BUILD-UP/LOADING OF AIRCRAFT MUNITIONS

AO1

N. QUALITY ASSURANCE

N6.001 SUPERVISE THE PREPARATION, MOVEMENT, AND STOWAGE OF MUNITIONS

N6.002 BRIEF AND DEBRIEF FLIGHT CREWS

O. TECHNICAL ADMINISTRATION

O6.001 PREPARE AMMUNITION REQUISITION, TURN-IN, SHIPPING AND HISTORY DOCUMENTS

V. MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION

V6.001 INSTRUCT AND MONITOR ARMING AND DEARMING CREW

V6.002 INSTRUCT AND MONITOR WEAPONS ASSEMBLY/LOADING CREWS

V6.003 SUPERVISE AND MONITOR STORAGE OF MUNITIONS IN MAGAZINE AND/OR ADVANCE BASES

V6.004 SUPERVISE AND MONITOR THE EXPLOSIVE

QUALIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

AOC

A. WEAPONS SYSTEMS OPERATION

A7.001 INTERPRET BORESIGHTING SPECIFICATIONS

A7.002 EVALUATE NEW ARMAMENT EQUIPMENT AND/OR ORDNANCE MATERIALS

S. MAINTENANCE PLANNING

S7.001 REVIEW OVERHAUL AND PLANNED MAINTENANCE SYSTEMS

(PMS) WORK PACKAGES

V. MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION

V7.001 COORDINATE AMMUNITION ASSEMBLY FUNCTIONS

V7.002 COORDINATE ORDNANCE MOVEMENT EVOLUTIONS ON SHIP AND/OR STATION

V7.003 COORDINATE CONFIGURATION REQUIREMENTS TO MEET LOAD PLAN

V7.004 MONITOR COMPLIANCE OF EXPLOSIVE DRIVER PROGRAM

V7.005 CONDUCT AND SUPERVISE SAFETY AND INSPECTION PROGRAMS

V7.006 SUPERVISE AND/OR MONITOR FACILITIES FOR REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF EQUIPMENT

Y. LOGISTICS

Y7.001 REVIEW NAVAL AVIATION LOGISTICS COMMAND

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM (NALCOMIS)

PROCEDURES MANUALS

Y7.002 DETERMINE REQUIREMENTS OF AVIATION ORDNANCE

LOGISTICS SUPPORT FOR DEPLOYED OPERATIONS

Y7.003 ESTABLISH, VERIFY, AND ACCOUNT FOR ALLOWANCE OF AVIATION ORDNANCE AND ORDNANCE EQUIPMENT

Other Requirements:

Must have normal color perception. Must have normal hearing. Security Clearance,  (SECRET) Requirement. Must be U.S. citizen.

Notes: Visual acuity must be correctable to 20/20. When specified, uncorrected visual acuity must not be greater than that indicated (i.e. 20/100), and must be correctable to 20/20. Normal hearing required. Frequencies: 3000hz 4000hz 5000hz 6000hz Average hearing threshold level in these four frequencies must be less than 30db, with no level greater than 45db in any one frequency. If hearing level exceeds these limits, the applicant is enlistment ineligible for the rating.

Technical Training Information: Enlistees are taught the fundamentals of this rating through on-the-job training or formal Navy schooling. Advanced technical and operational training is available in this rating during later stages of career development.

Pensacola, FL --32 calendar days
Pensacola, FL -- 17 calendar days

Aviation basic theory and basic skills required for rating Group instruction and practical application After "A" school, successful graduates are assigned to aviation squadrons, aircraft carriers or to other aviation capable ships, Naval Air Stations or other shore facilities in the United States or overseas. Technicians going to intermediate level maintenance facilities for their first assignment will attend advanced training after "A" School. Each time a technician is assigned to a new aircraft or equipment, more specific and advanced training will be given prior to reporting to respective aviation unit. During a 20-year period in the Navy, expect to spend about 40-50 percent assigned to fleet units and 60-50 percent to shore stations.

Working Environment:

Most of the work in these ratings are performed indoors and outdoors - in aircraft hangars, on flight lines, and on the deck of aircraft carriers, in all climatic conditions, in fast-paced and often potentially hazardous environments. Aircrew volunteers may serve as flight engineer, rescue, or utility aircrewman on various naval aircraft.

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Aviation Support Equipment Technician - AS

General Info: Aviation Technicians are responsible for keeping naval aircraft powerplants and related systems, armament and ordnance systems, and aircraft ground support equipment in top operational condition. They may specialize in aircraft engines, reduction gear, helicopter rotor systems, ammunitions and aircraft weapons systems, gas turbine compressor systems, ground air conditioning, aircraft tow tractors, and automotive systems. Aircrew volunteers (AD and AO ratings) perform inflight duties in various types of naval aircraft and should apply via the Aircrew Recruiting Program.

What They Do: The duties performed by AS technicians include: automotive electrical and mechanical repair. inspect, test, and repair electric generators, motors, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. service and repair refrigeration and air conditioning systems. perform gasoline and diesel engine repair, body work, brake service, minor welding, and paintwork on ground support equipment.

AS3

A. MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE

A4.001 PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON STEERING SYSTEMS

A4.002 PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON SUSPENSION SYSTEMS

A4.003 PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON DRIVE TRAINS

A4.004 PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON BRAKE SYSTEMS

A4.005 PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON DIESEL ENGINES

A4.006 PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON GASOLINE ENGINES

A4.007 PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON ENGINE GOVERNORS

A4.008 PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS

A4.009 PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON FUEL SYSTEMS

A4.010 PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON GAS TURBINE COMPRESSORS

AND GAS TURBINE ENCLOSURES

A4.011 PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON ENGINE COOLING SYSTEMS

A4.012 PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON FLIGHT DECK SCRUBBERS

A4.013 PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON MOBILE FIRE FIGHTING

UNITS

A4.014 PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON SE CHASSIS

A4.015 PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON HOISTING AND LIFTING

DEVICES

B. ELECTRO/MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE

B4.001 PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON DIESEL ENGINE IGNITION

SYSTEMS

B4.002 PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON GASOLINE ENGINE IGNITION

SYSTEMS

B4.003 PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON POWER GENERATING UNITS

B4.004 PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON CHASSIS ELECTRICAL

SYSTEMS

C. HYDRAULIC/PNEUMATIC MAINTENANCE

C4.001 PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEMS

C4.002 PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS

C4.003 PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS

D. GENERAL SUPPORT EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE

D4.001 PERFORM GENERAL MAINTENANCE ON SUPPORT EQUIPMENT

E. QUALITY ASSURANCE

E4.001 INSPECT TIRES AND RIMS FOR DAMAGE

E4.002 PERFORM PREOPERATIONAL INSPECTIONS ON SE

H. CORROSION CONTROL

H4.001 PERFORM CORROSION CONTROL ON SE

I. MAINTENANCE PLANNING

I4.001 ADMINISTER THE SURFACE MAINTENANCE MATERIAL

MANAGEMENT (3-M) PROGRAM

K. SAFETY

K4.001 DISPOSE OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS IN ACCORDANCE

WITH CURRENT GUIDELINES

L. MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION

L4.001 PREPARE NAVAL AVIATION LOGISTICS COMMAND

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM (NALCOMIS) OR VIDS

DOCUMENTS

O. LOGISTICS

O4.001 PREPARE EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPMENT

AS2

A. MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE

A5.001 REPAIR GASOLINE ENGINE TIMING SYSTEMS

A5.002 PERFORM GASOLINE AND DIESEL ENGINE TUNE-UPS

A5.003 PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON GOVERNOR CONTROL UNITS

A5.004 PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON CARBURETION SYSTEMS

A5.005 PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON DIESEL FUEL INJECTORS

A5.006 PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON GAS TURBINE COMPRESSORS

AND GAS TURBINE ENCLOSURES

A5.007 PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON MOBILE FIRE FIGHTING

UNITS

A5.008 INCORPORATE SERVICE CHANGES ON SUPPORT EQUIPMENT

A5.009 PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON CRASH CRANES

B. ELECTRO/MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE

B5.001 PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON DIRECT CURRENT MOTORS

B5.002 PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON FIBER OPTIC SYSTEMS

B5.003 PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON MINIATURE AND

MICROMINIATURE COMPONENTS

B5.004 ADJUST VOLTAGE REGULATORS

C. HYDRAULIC/PNEUMATIC MAINTENANCE

C5.001 PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON CRYOGENIC SYSTEMS

D. GENERAL SUPPORT EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE

D5.001 INCORPORATE TECHNICAL DIRECTIVES (TD)

E. QUALITY ASSURANCE

E5.001 PERFORM LOAD TESTING ON SE

F. TECHNICAL ADMINISTRATION

F5.001 MAINTAIN AERONAUTICAL EQUIPMENT SERVICE RECORDS

(AESR)

K. SAFETY

K5.001 PREPARE MISUSE AND ABUSE REPORTS

L. MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION

L5.001 DIRECT SE ISSUES AND RECEIPTS

M. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

M5.001 COMPLETE SE TRANSACTION DOCUMENTS (TR)

M5.002 REVIEW AND UPDATE TECHNICAL MANUALS

N. TRAINING

N5.001 TRAIN SUBORDINATES ON OPERATION OF SE

AS1

E. QUALITY ASSURANCE

E6.001 MANAGE DISPERSED TECHNICAL PUBLICATION LIBRARIES

E6.002 ASSIST WITH THE SE MISUSE AND ABUSE PROGRAM

E6.003 ASSIST WITH THE HYDRAULIC FLUID CONTAMINATION

CONTROL PROGRAM

E6.004 ASSIST WITH THE SE TIRE AND WHEEL MAINTENANCE

SAFETY PROGRAM

E6.005 ASSIST WITH COLLATERAL DUTY INSPECTOR

INSPECTIONS

E6.006 ASSIST WITH THE TOOL CONTROL PROGRAM

E6.007 PREPARE NAVAL AVIATION MAINTENANCE DISCREPANCY

REPORTS

E6.008 ASSIST WITH THE FOREIGN OBJECT DAMAGE (FOD)

PROGRAM

E6.009 COMPLY WITH POLLUTION CONTROL REQUIREMENTS

E6.010 ASSIST WITH THE AVIATOR'S BREATHING OXYGEN (ABO)

SURVEILLANCE AND CONTAMINATION CONTROL PROGRAM

E6.011 ASSIST WITH DIVISIONAL SAFETY INSPECTIONS

E6.012 PREPARE MAINTENANCE DATA ANALYSIS AND DETERMINE

TRENDS

F. TECHNICAL ADMINISTRATION

F6.001 COMPLETE INDIVIDUAL COMPONENT REPAIR LIST (ICRL)

CHANGE DOCUMENTS

F6.002 SCHEDULE AND SUPERVISE SE MAINTENANCE

F6.003 VERIFY DEPARTMENTAL SE ASSET CALIBRATION

REQUIREMENTS

I. MAINTENANCE PLANNING

I6.001 DEVELOP OR PREPARE LOCAL MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENT

CARDS (MRC)

K. SAFETY

K6.001 ASSIST QA WITH INCIDENT AND ACCIDENT

INVESTIGATIONS

L. MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION

L6.001 ASSIST WITH QA AUDITS

L6.002 DIRECT INSTALLATION OF TECHNICAL DIRECTIVE

CHANGES (TDC)

L6.003 DIRECT WORK CENTER CORROSION PREVENTION AND

CONTROL PROGRAMS

L6.004 DIRECT WORK CENTER INDIVIDUAL COMPONENT REPAIR

LIST (ICRL)

L6.005 DIRECT WORK CENTER INDIVIDUAL MATERIAL READINESS

LIST (IMRL)

L6.006 VERIFY WORK CENTER MAINTENANCE DATA COLLECTION

SYSTEM (MDCS) DOCUMENTS

M. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

M6.001 SUBMIT REQUESTS FOR MANUFACTURE OF MATERIAL OR

EQUIPMENT

M6.002 ASSIST WITH SE OPERATOR TRAINING AND LICENSING

PROGRAMS

M6.003 UPDATE PERIODIC MAINTENANCE INFORMATION CARDS

(PMIC)

O. LOGISTICS

O6.001 MANAGE SQUADRON SUPPLY AND INVENTORY PROCEDURES

ASC

E. QUALITY ASSURANCE

E7.001 PARTICIPATE IN FLEET AND WING SUPPORT EQUIPMENT

INSPECTIONS

F. TECHNICAL ADMINISTRATION

F7.001 COORDINATE DIVISIONAL, DEPARTMENTAL, TENANT

ACTIVITY, FLEET, AND WING SUPPORT EQUIPMENT

ASSET REQUIREMENTS

L. MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION

L7.001 MANAGE DIVISIONAL QA PROGRAMS

L7.002 MANAGE DIVISIONAL/DEPARTMENTAL SE ASSETS

L7.003 DIRECT SE OPERATOR TRAINING AND LICENSING

PROGRAMS

O. LOGISTICS

O7.001 PREPARE AWAITING PARTS (AWP) REPORTS

O7.002 PREPARE INVENTORY REPORTS

O7.003 SURVEY DAMAGED EQUIPMENT

O7.004 PREPARE BUDGET REQUESTS

Other Requirements: Must have normal color perception.

Technical Training Information: Enlistees are taught the fundamentals of this rating through on-the-job training or formal Navy schooling. Advanced technical and operational training is available in this rating during later stages of career development.

Course Title	Location	Calendar Days
AS A1	Pensacola	114

Aviation basic theory and basic skills required for rating Group instruction and practical application After "A" school, successful graduates are assigned to aviation squadrons, aircraft carriers or to other aviation capable ships, Naval Air Stations or other shore facilities in the United States or overseas. Technicians going to intermediate level maintenance facilities for their first assignment will attend advanced training after "A" School. Each time a technician is assigned to a new aircraft or equipment, more specific and advanced training will be given prior to reporting to respective aviation unit. During a 20-year period in the Navy, expect to spend about 40-50 percent assigned to fleet units and 60-50 percent to shore stations.

Working Environment: Most of the work in these ratings are performed indoors and outdoors - in aircraft hangars, on flight lines, and on the deck of aircraft carriers, in all climatic conditions, in fast-paced and often potentially hazardous environments. Aircrew volunteers may serve as flight engineer, rescue, or utility aircrewman on various naval aircraft.

Opportunity Rating:

E-1 to E-4	E-5	E-6
2	2	3
1 = Currently undermanned 2 = Currently manned at desired levels 3 = Currently overmanned Note: Levels are as of 10 December 2003. Subject to change without notice.

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Aviation Electronics Technician (AT)

AVIATION ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN (INTERMEDIATE) (AT)

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Avionics Technician - AV

General Info: Aviation Electronic, Electrical, and Computer Systems Technicians work with some of the most advanced electronics equipment in the world and repair a wide range of aircraft electrical and electronic systems. Repair jobs can range from trouble-shooting the computer-controlled weapon system on an F/A18 Hornet on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier to changing circuit cards or tracing electrical wiring diagrams in an air-conditioned shop. Most of these technicians are trained in computers to support state-of-the-art equipment or on power generators and power distribution systems to support aircraft electrical systems.

These technicians may also volunteer to fly as Naval aircrew. Aircrew perform numerous in-flight duties and operate radar and weapon systems in turbojet, helicopter, or propeller aircraft. Aircrew earn additional pay for flying. .

What They Do: AV sailors attend common basic electronics training, after which they are selected for either the Aviation Electricians (AE) rating or the Aviation Electronics Technician (AT) rating.

Depending on selection to AE or AT, the AV sailor will troubleshoot and repair some of the following complex electronic systems, employing the latest test equipment and procedures:

• digital computers
• fiber optics
• infrared detection
• radar systems
• electricity generation systems
• laser electronics
• navigation systems
• communications equipment
• electrical power distribution
• pressure indication systems
• electric transformers and circuits

Technicians may also perform the following functions:

• Testing aircraft instruments and systems such as automatic flight controls, inertial navigation, and compass systems;
• Installing changes, alterations, and modifications to aircraft electronics systems;
• Performing micro-miniature module repair on computer circuit cards;
• Using a variety of electrical measuring and diagnostic equipment;
• Reading electrical system diagrams;
• Repairing and maintaining power generators and electric motors.

Other Requirements: High school diploma graduate or equivalent. Must be able to type 40 words per minute. Must have no record of conviction by civil court for any offense other than minor traffic.

Applicants in this career field will work on some of the most technologically advanced aircraft in the Navy. Applicants should have an interest in aviation and working with or around aircraft. They should have a high degree of manual dexterity with tools, equipment, and machines for detailed precision work. They should have a strong interest in electrical or computer systems and be ready to tackle a tough academic curriculum in electronics training. They should have a desire to be resourceful parts of a team effort. Helpful attributes include arithmetic knowledge, writing ability, speaking skills, good memory, and physical fitness.

Technical Training Information: Enlistees are taught the fundamentals of this rating through on-the-job training or formal Navy schooling. Additional training for specific aircraft or equipment is generally received before reporting to operational activities. Advanced technical and specific operational training is available in this rating during later stages of career development.

Course	Location	Length
Class “A” Technical School	Pensacola, FL	14-26 Weeks

School assignments vary with individuals. When initial training is completed, AV technicians are selected into either the Aviation Technician (AT) or Aviation Electrician (AE) ratings and may be assigned to naval air stations, squadrons, aircraft carriers or other aviation facilities in the United States or overseas. During a 20-year period in the Navy, they will spend about 60 percent of their time assigned to fleet units and 40 percent to shore stations.

Working Environment: Sailors in this career field will perform duties at sea and ashore around the world. At various times they could be working at a land-based aircraft squadron or onboard an aircraft carrier, either indoors or outdoors, in a shop environment or in office surroundings, and at a clean lab bench or in a garage-type situation. They work closely with others, require little supervision, and do mental and physical work of a technical nature.

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Aviation Warfare Systems Operator (AW)

AWH. See above, except assigned to helicopters.

What They Do:

The duties performed by AWNs include:

• operating airborne electronic equipment;
• performing tactical duties as flight engineers, load masters and reel operators on TACAMO aircraft;
• operating airborne mine countermeasure equipment;
• acting as flight communications operators;
• performing duties as flight attendants.

• Operate various airborne acoustic and non-acoustic electronic equipment to provide tactical input to undersea and surface warfare operations.

Qualified individuals who enlist in the Aircrew program will perform tactical crew duties and in-flight maintenance in jet, turboprop and helicopter aircraft. They will undergo some of the most demanding physical training in the military. Aircrewmen are guaranteed class "A" technical school, aircrew training, and if they choose, rescue swimmer training. After successful completion of training, aircrewmen are assigned to flight duty in sea or shore-based squadrons. Because of the potentially hazardous nature of flight duty, aircrewmen receive "flight pay" in addition to other pay and allowances. Active duty obligation is five years -- four years regular enlistment with a one year extension for prolonged training. Enlistees enter as E-1s (recruits). Qualified individuals who volunteer for rescue swimmer training are advanced to E-2 (apprentice) after successful completion of recruit training, and are advanced to E-4 (petty officer third class) upon successful completion of both rescue swimmer school and class "A" school. The Aircrew program is physically and mentally demanding; however, the person who accepts the challenge is rewarded with extra pay and exciting duty assignments.

Other Requirements:

Must have normal color perception. Must have normal hearing. Must have no speech impediment. Security Clearance, (SECRET) Requirement. 60 month obligation. Must be U.S. citizen.

Notes: Visual acuity must be correctable to 20/20. When specified, uncorrected visual acuity must not be greater than that indicated (i.e. 20/100), and must be correctable to 20/20. Volunteer for flight duty, flight physical. No history of drug abuse.

Technical Training Information:

NACCS, Pensacola, FL 26 calendar days
Pensacola, FL -- 115 calendar days

Working Environment:

AWs may be assigned to P3 squadrons, Helicopter Combat Support Squadrons (HC), Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadrons (HS) or Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron Light (HSL) sea or shore duty in any part of the world. They work in hangars, shipboard hangar and flight decks, administrative and operations departments. AWs often work on flight lines at air stations, usually around a high level of noise.

Aviation Warfare Systems Operator (Aircrew) AW

General Info: Qualified individuals who enlist in the Aircrew program will perform tactical crew duties and in-flight maintenance in jet, turboprop and helicopter aircraft. They will undergo some of the most demanding physical training in the military. Aircrewmen are guaranteed class "A" technical school, aircrew training, and if they choose, rescue swimmer training. After successful completion of training, aircrewmen are assigned to flight duty in sea or shore-based squadrons. Because of the potentially hazardous nature of flight duty, aircrewmen receive "flight pay" in addition to other pay and allowances. Active duty obligation is five years -- four years regular enlistment with a one year extension for prolonged training. Enlistees enter as E-1s (recruits). Qualified individuals who volunteer for rescue swimmer training are advanced to E-2 (apprentice) after successful completion of recruit training, and are advanced to E-4 (petty officer third class) upon successful completion of both rescue swimmer school and class "A" school. The Aircrew program is physically and mentally demanding; however, the person who accepts the challenge is rewarded with extra pay and exciting duty assignments.

What They Do: Before and after flights aircrewmen perform pre-flight planning and equipment checks and post-flight maintenance associated with their assigned source ratings or mission specialty. The duties performed by aircrewmen include in-flight functions such as: operating tactical weapons, sensors, and communication equipment; performing in-flight maintenance of aircraft electrical and mechanical gear; working with pilots to operate and control aircraft systems; operating mine countermeasure detection and explosion equipment; providing rescue of downed pilots with emergency first aid and survival swimming; performing duties of flight attendants and load masters.

Other Requirements: Must have normal color perception. Must have normal hearing. Must have no speech impediment. Security Clearance Requirement. 60 month obligation. Must be U.S. citizen.

Notes: Visual acuity must be correctable to 20/20. When specified, uncorrected visual acuity must not be greater than that indicated (i.e. 20/100), and must be correctable to 20/20. Must be high school graduate. Must volunteer for duty involving aerial flight as crew member and be physically qualified and psychologically adapted for flight IAW Article 15-77 MANMED. Must be certified as a class II swimmer before completion of recruit training with potential to achieve class I swimmer during aircrew training. Rescue swimmer requirements are physically demanding therefore strong swimmers only. No history of drug abuse. Normal depth perception required for rescue swimmer.

High school diploma graduate or equivalent. Must be able to type 40 words per minute. Must have no record of conviction by civil court for any offense other than minor traffic.

Technical Training Information:

Course Title	Location	Calendar Days
NACCS	Pensacola	26
ARSS	Pensacola	26
AW A1	Pensacola	115
All Students attend NACCS, then wet attend ARSS, while dry attend AW A1.

Working Environment: Not Available.

Opportunity Rating:

E-1 to E-4	E-5	E-6
1	2	2
1 = Currently undermanned 2 = Currently manned at desired levels 3 = Currently overmanned Note: Levels are as of 10 December 2003. Subject to change without notice.

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Navy Swim Test

Everyone who enters the Navy must pass a Navy Third Class Swim Test The initial test is conducted in basic training (boot camp) for enlisted personnel, and as part of officer accession training (OCS, Academy, ROTC) for commissioned officers. Navy personnel in certain ratings (jobs) must be able to pass the requirements for a second class swim test. Swim test qualification is in accordance with CNET P1552/16 Navy Swimming and Water Survival Instructor/Swim Tester's Manual.

Third-Class Swim Test - A third class swim test is a test to determine if a person can stay afloat and survive without the use of a personal Floatation Device (PFD) in open water long enough to be rescued in a man-overboard situation. The 3rd class swimmer qualification is the minimum entry-level requirement for all U.S. Navy Personnel.

The third class swim test consists of TWO modules. Module one is composed of three separate events, a deep water jump, a 50-yard swim (using any stroke), and a 5-minute prone float. Swimmers who successfully pass module one may continue on to module two. Module two consists of shirt and trouser or coverall inflation.

Second-Class Swim Test - A second class swim test is a test to determine if a person can stay afloat and survive without the use of a personal floatation device (PFD) indefinitely. The second class swimmer qualification is used as an entry-level Requirement for Small Boat Operators, Naval Aircrew, and Rescue Swimmers.

The second class swim test consists of a seep water jump, 100 yard swim demonstrating 25 yards each of the crawl stroke, breast stroke, side stroke, and elementary backstroke. Immediately after the completion of the swim, without leaving the water, students will prone float (face down) for 5 minutes and transition to a back float before exiting the water.

First-Class Swim Test - The first class swim test is required for certain Naval duties, such as to become a certified Navy Swimming Instructor.

To pass the First Class Swim Test, candidates must first obtain a Red Cross or YMCA Life Saving Certificate (or NEC). The candidate must show proficiency (perfection) with the crawl stroke, breast stroke, side stroke, and elementary backstroke. Additionally, they must perform a 25-yard underwater swim, surfacing twice to demonstrate the surface burning oil technique.
 

Above Information Courtesy of Naval Aviation School Command

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Aviation Administrationman -AZ

General Info: Aviation maintenance administrationmen perform a variety of clerical, administrative, and managerial duties necessary to keep aircraft maintenance activities running efficiently. The rating requires close communication with all other aviation maintenance ratings.

What They Do: The duties performed by AZs include, but aren't limited to: scheduling aircraft inspections; keeping charts that show trends in aircraft system reliability; organizing and operating libraries of technical publications, reports and related maintenance data; issuing aircraft inspection and work orders; performing a wide range of clerical and administrative duties related to aircraft maintenance, such as preparing reports and correspondence, filing and typing; performing data base and system analysis; maintaining aircraft and engine logbooks, and associated records.

 

AZ3

MAINTENANCE ADMINISTRATION
INTIAL DATE
A4.001 Prepare, record, and update military personnel musters, temporary additional duty assignments, and recall bills
A4.002 Receive, control, and destroy classified material
A4.003 Process correspondence and order forms and directives
A4.004 Route mail and correspondence
A4.005 Maintain maintenance message boards
MAINTENANCE/PRODUCTION CONTROL
INTIAL DATE
C4.001 Maintain support equipment (SE) records
C4.002 Initiate maintenance action forms (MAFs)
C4.003 Maintain aircraft equipment status records
LOGS AND RECORDS
INTIAL DATE
D4.001 Maintain aircraft logbook and aeronautical equipment service records (AESR)
TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS LIBRARY
INTIAL DATE
E4.001 Maintain, track, and update the technical information material library
NAVAL AVIATION LOGISTICS COMMAND MAINTENANCE INFORMATION SYSTEM (NALCOMIS)/AUTOMATED DATA PROCESSING (ADP)
INTIAL DATE
G4.001 Input flight training codes and validate NALCOMIS preventive maintenance (PM)
OPERATIONS AND LOGISTICS
INTIAL DATE
H4.001 Process Naval Aircraft Flight Record (NAVFLIR) input and validation
H4.002 Verify flight operation reports
H4.003 Process Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization (NATOPS) training jacket updates and requirements
H4.004 Assist in maintaining weight and balance records  
 

AZ2

MAINTENANCE ADMINISTRATION
INTIAL DATE
A5.001 Prepare, establish, and update, administrative support documents
MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION
INTIAL DATE
B5.001 Align, calculate, document, track, maintenance schedules, inspections, intervals, and deviations
MAINTENANCE/PRODUCTION CONTROL
INTIAL DATE
C5.001 Identify equipment for transfer and receipt
LOGS AND RECORDS
INTIAL DATE
D5.001 Prepare, record, and update aircraft records and reports
D5.002 Prepare and update engine documentation
D5.003 Monitor, order, verify, and update technical directives (TDs)
D5.004 Initiate, update, and verify aircraft logbooks and aeronautical equipment service record (AESR) forms and records
D5.005 Prepare and verify aircraft inventory records
TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS LIBRARY
INTIAL DATE
E5.001 Maintain technical publications library
NAVAL AVIATION LOGISTICS COMMAND MAINTENANCE INFORMATION SYSTEM (NALCOMIS)/AUTOMATED DATA PROCESSING (ADP)
INTIAL DATE
G5.001 Maintain NALCOMIS/ADP  
 

AZ1

MAINTENANCE ADMINISTRATION INTIAL DATE
A6.001 Recommend changes to performance and training requirements and procedures
MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION
INTIAL DATE
B6.001 Prepare aircraft material readiness reports (AMRR) and determine tour period end date of naval aircraft
MAINTENANCE/PRODUCTION CONTROL
INTIAL DATE
C6.001 Update, track, and verify information and reports
LOGS AND RECORDS
INTIAL DATE
D6.001 Verify aircraft, engine, and component flight hours and operating cycles
MAINTENANCE PLANNING
INTIAL DATE
F6.001 Plan maintenance to include reviewing phase change implementation cards, verifying sequence control charts, and preparing charts, graphs, and displays
TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT
INTIAL DATE
I6.001 Use the aircraft engine management system (AEMS) database
 

AZC

MAINTENANCE ADMINISTRATION
INTIAL DATE
A7.001 Managing manpower information and requirements
MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION
INTIAL DATE
B7.001 Coordinate maintenance
MAINTENANCE/PRODUCTION CONTROL
INTIAL DATE
C7.001 Determine maintenance support requirements
MAINTENANCE PLANNING
INTIAL DATE
F7.001 Provide input to naval aviation logistics command maintenance information system (NALCOMIS) computer user meetings
Technical Management
INTIAL DATE
I7.001 Manage training, maintenance, and engine accounting data

Other Requirements: Security Clearance, (SECRET) Requirement. Must be U.S. citizen

Technical Training Information: Enlistees are taught the fundamentals of this rating through on-the-job training or formal Navy schooling. Advanced technical training is available in this rating during later stages of career development.

Course Title	Location	Calendar Days
AZ A1	Meridian, MS	56

Basic tasks of the rating. Familiarity with logs, records and reports procedures for naval aircraft. Basic organizational structures and aircraft operating and maintenance practices. Group instruction After "A" school, AZs may be assigned to a squadron, an aircraft carrier, a naval air station or a repair activity ashore. A typing test is required sometime during training. In a 20-year period in the Navy, AZs spend about 55 percent of their time assigned to fleet units and 45 percent to shore stations.

Working Environment: Aviation maintenance administrationmen usually work in a clean, comfortable office environment. Places of work vary depending on whether they are assigned to sea or shore duty. The tasks they perform are mostly mental and require close cooperation with fellow workers. AZs may be assigned to an aircraft or helicopter squadron that may deploy to Navy ships. Opportunities also exist to work in squadrons based at overseas sites or within the continental United States.

Opportunity Rating:

E-1 to E-4	E-5	E-6
2	2	3
1 = Currently undermanned 2 = Currently manned at desired levels 3 = Currently overmanned Note: Levels are as of 10 December 2003. Subject to change without notice.

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