Aviation Operations Specialist

Job Overview

As an Aviation Operations Specialist, you'll be responsible for scheduling and dispatching tactical aircraft missions and making one of the largest fleets of aircraft in the world run safely and efficiently. You’ll coordinate flight plans, maintain flight logs, and alert crash crews of emergencies. You’ll also conduct aircraft mission planning, prepare maps, and interpret weather reports.

At A Glance

• Enlisted Soldier: Yes
• Officer: No
• Active Duty: Yes
• Army Reserve: Yes
• Army National Guard: Yes
• Entry Level: Yes

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen
• 17 to 42 Years Old
• High School Diploma or GED
• Meet Tattoo Guidelines
• No Major Law Violations
• No Medical Concerns
• Eligible for a Secret Security Clearance

Testing & Certifications

• 15 Nationally Recognized Certifications Available
• 10 weeks of Basic Training
• 7 weeks of Advanced Individual Training
• ASVAB Score: Skilled Technical (ST): 91

Skills You'll Learn

• Aircraft Procedures
• Routes & Navigation
• Communications Systems