Perform and direct in-flight duties to ensure the successful completion of combat, reconnaissance, transport, and search and rescue missions. Duties include operating aircraft communications and radar equipment, such as establishing satellite linkages and jamming enemy communications capabilities; operating aircraft weapons and defensive systems; conducting preflight, in-flight, and postflight inspections of onboard equipment; and directing cargo and personnel drops.
SOC: 55-1011.00
What You'll Need to Succeed
AI-generated
Key competencies for this occupation at a glance
KnowledgePlan cargo and personnel drop operations coordinating with flight crew and ground teams to ensure mission success.
Advanced
MindsetModel leadership and mission focus under extreme pressure when directing crew members during high-risk operational scenarios.
Advanced
Hands-onAdapt defensive system responses to emerging threats in dynamic combat environments with rapidly changing tactical conditions.
Advanced
Hands-onOperate aircraft communications and radar equipment during combat and reconnaissance missions to establish satellite linkages and maintain operational connectivity.
Proficient
Hands-onExecute precisely aircraft weapons and defensive systems in high-stress combat environments under time-critical conditions.
Proficient
KnowledgeEvaluate onboard equipment status through preflight, in-flight, and postflight inspections to ensure mission readiness and aircraft safety standards.
Proficient
KnowledgeAssess tactical situations and enemy communications capabilities to execute electronic warfare countermeasures and jamming operations.
Proficient
MindsetAdvocate crew safety protocols and operational discipline when directing in-flight duties across diverse mission types.
Proficient
Hands-onCoordinate multi-system aircraft operations during transport and search and rescue missions under varying environmental conditions.
Proficient
KnowledgeAppraise mission parameters and threat assessments to make real-time tactical decisions during combat operations.
