| Job Title : |
Aviation operations specialist |
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| Job Reference : |
usarmy |
| Location : |
United States |
| Posted on : |
Wed May 07, 2008 |
| Job category: |
Army, Enlisted, Aviation |
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| Job Description |
The Army aviation operations specialist plays an important role in keeping the Army's aircraft schedule effective and efficient. This specialist prepares and provides flight information for air and ground crews. Duties include:
· Obtaining flight clearances and coordinating flight plans
· Planning flight schedules and air crew assignments
· Logging flight information
· Alerting crash crews of emergencies
· Interpreting and posting weather reports
· Maintaining related records and files
Training
To become an Army aviation operations specialist, you must complete nine weeks of basic training, which consists of basic soldiering skills, and six weeks of advanced individual training. Classroom and in-the-field instruction covers:
· Army aviation operations
· Information on scheduling aircraft, assigning air crews and planning flights
· Preparation of flight operation reports and records
Helpful skills
An ideal candidate for an Army aviation operations specialist should:
· Be interested in aircraft, air traffic and computers
· Be able to use typewriters and office machines
· Interest in aircraft and air traffic
· Understand the need for accurate records
In time, you may achieve an advanced level for an Army aviation operations specialist with additional duties in supervision and training. |
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