| Job Title : |
Avionics officer |
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| Job Reference : |
uscg |
| Location : |
United States |
| Posted on : |
Wed May 07, 2008 |
| Job category: |
Mechanics, Electronics, Aviation |
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| Job Description |
The Coast Guard avionics officer plays an important role in ensuring the safety of flight crews. This officer is primarily responsible for overseeing the maintenance and repair of aircraft and related systems. Duties may also extend to search and rescue missions.
Training
To become an officer in the Coast Guard, you must be a current student or graduate of a four-year college or university. You must also complete an extensive training officer course, which may vary in length depending upon your specialty. There are four main pathways to becoming a commissioned officer:
- U.S. Coast Guard Academy
- Officer Candidate School
- Direct appointments
- Selected Reserve Direct Commission Program
An indirect path is through the Enlisted Commissioning Programs.
Helpful skills
The ideal candidate for a Coast Guard aviation officer should:
- Be a U.S. citizen and at least 19 years old
- Have a four-year college degree
- Show self-discipline, initiative, confidence and intelligence
- Be physically fit |
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