| Job Title : |
Aviation officer |
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| Job Reference : |
usang |
| Location : |
United States |
| Posted on : |
Wed May 07, 2008 |
| Job category: |
National Guard, Officers, Aviation |
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| Job Description |
The National Guard aviation officer is first an expert pilot, but may also be responsible for other duties in the aviation field. Duties may extend from
- Medical evacuation
- Control tower operations
- Tactical field missions during combat
Training
National Guard training usually is scheduled to accommodate a member’s civilian life, whether it is for the job or school. Each member first attends Initial Entry Training. After basic training, a solider then reports for Advanced Individual Training, which may vary in length depending on your specialty. Training continues for one drill weekend each month and one annual training period, which is usually two weeks in the summer.
Helpful skills
The ideal candidate for a National Guard aviation officer should:
- Have a four-year college degree
- Be a U.S. citizen and at least 21years of age
- Show self-discipline, initiative, confidence and intelligence
- Be physically fit
- Be able to handle stressful situations and make decisions swiftly
- Show respect for all personnel |
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