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04/09/2026

06/13/2022

Naval Aircrewmen Mechanical (AWF) are members of a fixed wing integrated tactical crew aboard C-2, C-9, C-12, C-20, C-37, C-40, C-130, E-6, and P-3 aircraft and perform primary in-flight and ground duties as aircraft Flight Engineer/Crew Chief, Loadmaster, Reel Operator, and Aircrew Readiness Manager.

WHAT THEY DO
-Perform aircraft maintenance;
-Weight and balance (W&B) calculations, and aircraft systems rigging;
-Aircrew administration, Flight/Ground training, cargo movement, Medical Evacuations (MEDEVAC);
Passenger transport, small arms, and Joint Special Warfare operations;
-Contribute directly to operations for the purposes of attaining and maintaining the squadron’s aircrew qualifications and certifications;
-Demonstrate knowledge of all aircraft systems, passenger and cargo handling, safety procedures and equipment, federal and military regulations for passenger transport, emergency procedures, and aircraft equipment.

Work Environment
Aircrewmen may be assigned to sea or shore squadrons in any part of the world. They work in airborne aircraft, hangars,
hangar decks, on flight decks, or on flight lines at air stations, usually around a high level of noise.

12/11/2020

Aviation Structural Mechanics Safety Equipment maintains and repairs utility systems throughout the aircraft. they work on systems such as air conditioning, heating, pressurization and oxygen, plus multiple safety devices. These technicians may also volunteer to fly as Naval aircrew. Aircrew performs numerous in-flight duties and operates aircraft systems in turbojet, helicopter, or propeller aircraft. Aircrew earns additional pay for flying. (See the Aircrew Program for details.)

WHAT THEY DO
-Maintain the various aircraft systems such as seat and canopy ejection (egress), gaseous and liquid oxygen, life raft ejection, fire extinguishing, air
conditioning, cabin and cockpit heat, pressurization, ventilation;
-Remove and install oxygen system valves, gauges, converters and regulators;
-Inspect, remove, install and rig ejection seats, shoulder harnesses, lap belts and face-curtain mechanisms;
-Perform daily, preflight, post flight and other periodic aircraft inspections.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Aviation Structural Mechanics may be assigned to sea or shore duty any place in the world, so their working environment varies considerably. They may work in hangars or hangar decks or outside on flight decks or flight lines at air stations. A high noise level is a normal part of their environment. AMEs work closely with others, do mostly physical work and require
little supervision. AMEs may also serve as flight engineers aboard certain aircraft.

04/07/2020

Aviation Support Equipment Technicians operate, maintain, repair and test automotive electrical systems in ground equipment, gasoline and dieselsystems, and associated automotive, hydraulic and pneumatic systems. They also maintain gas turbine compressor units and ground air-conditioningunits, perform metal fabrication, repair and painting of tow tractors and other aircraft servicing units.

WHAT THEY DO
-Automotive electrical and mechanical repair;
-Inspect, test and repair electric generators, motors, hydraulic, pneumatic, and transmission systems;
-Gasoline and diesel engine repair and tune-up;
-Manufacture and install belts and hoses;
-Body work, minor welding and painting;
-Brake service and repair;
-Service and repair refrigeration and air conditioning systems;
-Train and test people in vehicle operation.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT
People in the AS rating may be assigned to sea or shore duty. They may work in hangars and sheltered areas, on flightdecks or on flight lines at air stations. They work closely with others, do mostly physical work and require littlesupervision. Wind and noise levels are high

04/05/2020

Naval Aircrewmen Operator (AWO) produce intelligence products for aircrews in support of operations and tactical missions worldwide; detect, analyze, classify, and track surface and subsurface contacts; operate an advanced sonar system utilizing sonobouys, radar, Electronic Support Measures (ESM), Magnetic Anomaly Detector (MAD), Identification Friend or Foe/Selective Identification Feature (IFF/SIF), and Infrared Detector (IR).

WHAT THEY DO
-Perform aircrew duties that support mission planning, classified material handling, and training;
-Handle ordnance, inspect acoustic station equipment;
-Operate mission equipment such as: advanced imaging multi-spectral sensors, radar for safety of flight, and hand-held cameras;
-Aircrew administration, Flight/Ground training;
-Joint Special Warfare operations;
-Contribute directly to operations for the purposes of attaining and maintaining the squadron’s aircrew qualifications and certifications;
-Demonstrate knowledge of all aircraft systems, safety procedures and equipment, federal and military regulations for passenger transport, emergency procedures, and aircraft equipment.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Aircrewmen may be assigned to sea or shore squadrons in any part of the world. They work in airborne aircraft, hangars, hangar decks, on flight decks, or on flight lines at air stations, usually around a high level of noise.

04/04/2020

Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Sailors play a major part in launching and recovering naval aircraft quickly and safely from land or ships. This includes preparing and fueling planes prior to take-off and after landing.

They may specialize in:
- launching and recovering aircraft on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier, ABE;
-aircraft fueling and fuel systems, ABF;
-or aircraft handling, fire fighting and salvage and rescue operations, ABH.

Later in their careers ABs can earn the advanced AB rating that requires supervision of all these individual specialties.

WHAT THEY DO
ABH (AVIATION BOATWAIN’S MATE - AIRCRAFT HANDLER)

The duties performed by ABHs include:
-Supervise the movement, spotting and securing of aircraft and equipment ashore and afloat;
-Perform crash rescue, fire fighting, crash removal and damage control duties in connection with launch and recovery of aircraft.

Work Environment
Most of the work in this rating is performed outdoors on the deck of aircraft carriers, in all climatic conditions, in fast paced and often potentially hazardous environments. ABs work closely with others in most aviation rating

04/04/2020

Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Sailors play a major part in launching and recovering naval aircraft quickly and safely from land or ships. This includes preparing and fueling planes prior to take-off and after landing.

They may specialize in:
- launching and recovering aircraft on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier, ABE;
-aircraft fueling and fuel systems, ABF;
-or aircraft handling, fire fighting and salvage and rescue operations, ABH.

Later in their careers ABs can earn the advanced AB rating that requires supervision of all these individual specialties.

WHAT THEY DO
ABF (AVIATION BOATWAIN’S MATE - FUELS)

The duties performed by ABFs include:
-Operating, maintaining and performing organizational maintenance on aviation fueling and lubricating oil systems on CVs, CVNs, LPHS and LPDS;
-Observe and enforce safety handling precautions and maintain fuel quality surveillance and control in aviation fuel systems;
-Supervise the operation and service of fuel farms and equipment associated with the fueling and defueling of aircraft ashore and afloat;
-Train, direct and supervise fire fighting crews, fire rescue teams, and damage control parties in assigned fuel and lubricating oil spaces.

Work Environment
Most of the work in this rating is performed outdoors on the deck of aircraft carriers, in all climatic conditions, in fastpaced
and often potentially hazardous environments. ABs work closely with others in most aviation ratings.

04/04/2020

Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Sailors play a major part in launching and recovering naval aircraft quickly and safely from land or ships. This includes preparing and fueling planes prior to take-off and after landing.

They may specialize in:
- launching and recovering aircraft on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier, ABE;
-aircraft fueling and fuel systems, ABF;
-or aircraft handling, fire fighting and salvage and rescue operations, ABH.

Later in their careers ABs can earn the advanced AB rating that requires supervision of all these individual specialties.

WHAT THEY DO
ABE (AVIATION BOATWAIN'S MATE - LAUNCH/RECOVERY)

The duties performed by ABEs include:
-Maintaining and performing organizational maintenance on hydraulic and steam catapults, barricades, arresting gear and arresting gear engines;
-Operating catapult launch and arresting consoles, firing panels, water brakes, blast deflectors and cooling panels;

Work Environment
Most of the work in this rating is performed outdoors on the deck of aircraft carriers, in all climatic conditions, in fast

11/22/2019

Torpedoman's Mate perform organizational and intermediate level maintenance on test equipment, launching/firing systems, and stowage facilitiesassociated with underwater ordnance, to include hydraulic systems, air systems, and seawater systems associated with launching/firing systems;perform organizational maintenance on underwater ordnance, small arms, and ammunition; prepare underwater ordnance for launching to includeconducting post fire and post-run routines; and perform operations and organizational maintenance on submarine anchoring systems. Weaponssystems specialists operate and maintain underwater weapons launch systems (including air and hydraulic systems). They are responsible for the safeloading, unloading, shipping and storage of these weapons and conduct limited maintenance on torpedoes and missiles.

WHAT THEY DO
-Removing and installing as well as securing and reinstalling weapons components from containers;
-Testing equipment using voltmeters, ammeters, meggers and ohmmeters;
-Testing and replacing portable cable, self-contained relays, lamps and fuses;
-Locating and identifying components and assemblies of electronic equipment using technical maintenance publications;
-Checking weapons storage, security and alarm systems;
-Maintaining equipment work logs and torpedo record books;Identifying torpedo components, tools and test equipment as well as ordering replacements;
-Using and caring for common hand tools, special tools and soldering equipment;
-Performing preventive and corrective maintenance on hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components associated with launching systems;
-Serving as team members performing inspections and final close-out checks on weapons;
-Tracing mechanical/electrical circuits on schematics and drawings.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT
-Torpedoman's Mate work within the hull of a submarine in auxiliary spaces. These locations are sometimes hot and noisy.TMs may be required to perform some heavy physical work. They must be able to work closely with others and, in somecases, with limited supervision.

11/20/2019

***Naval Aircrewmen Helicopter (AWS)*** are members of multimission helicopter integrated tactical crews; perform Search And Rescue (SAR) operations,Airborne Mine Countermeasure (AMCM) operations utilizing sonar, magnetic, mechanical, and acoustic mine sweeping systems and logistics support.

WHAT THEY DO
-Perform aircrew operations administration, flight and ground training;Internal and external cargo movement;
-Medical Evacuations (MEDEVAC);
-Passenger transport, aerial gunnery;
-Small arms handling;Naval
-Special Warfare (NSW) insertion and extraction operations;
-Vertical Replenishment (VERTREP);
-Night Vision Device (NVD) operations;
-Conduct observer duties for safety of flight

***Naval Aircrewmen Tactical Helicopter (AWR) ***detect, analyze, classify, and track sub-surface contacts; perform sonar and sonobuoy operations, helpcoordinate tactical communications relay; conduct weapons delivery in support of tactical missions.

WHAT THEY DO
-Contribute directly to aircrew operations and Naval Special Warfare (NSW) missions:
-Search and Rescue (SAR),
-Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR),
-Night Vision Device (NVD) operations,
-Navigation, passenger and cargo transport,
-Vertical Replenishment (VERTREP),
-Medical Evacuations (MEDEVAC);
-Crew served weapons employment;
-Perform observer duties for safety of flight;
-Contribute directly to aircrew operations, training, and administration.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Aircrewmen may be assigned to sea or shore squadrons in any part of the world. They work in airborne aircraft, hangars,hangar decks, on flight decks, or on flight lines at air stations, usually around a high level of noise

11/19/2019

Fire Control Technicians serve on board multiple classes of submarines and specialize in combat systems. They are responsible for maintenance andoperation of advanced electronic equipment (in regards to guided-missile systems, and underwater weapons) used in the submarine weapons systems.

WHAT THEY DO
-Maintain, repair, calibrate, tune, and adjust all electronic equipment used for combat systems;
-Support operation and basic maintenance of submarine weapon control systems
-Perform organizational and intermediate level maintenance on submarine combat control systems, equipment, and associated combat controlsystems test equipment;
-Operate submarine combat control systems;
-Test submarine combat control systems;
-Operate and maintain combat control systems associated systems;
-Participate in weapons handling functions;
-Operate and maintain nontactical computer systems and peripherals;Use and maintain hand tools and portable power tools.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT
FTs' duties are usually performed aboard submarines and usually work indoors in a clean, controlled environment with comfortable temperatures. However, some work is required in a clean or dirty environment of a shop-like nature. Their work may be independent in nature, but they usually work closely with others under direct supervision.

OBLIGATION
Active duty obligation is five years. Applicants will enlist for four years and concurrently execute an agreement to extend their enlistment for one year.

11/19/2019

Electronics Technicians maintain and repair electronics equipment such as radar, communication and navigation equipment. ETs comprise the basis ofthe ship's Combat Systems department aboard ships and are responsible for maintaining the ship's readiness for combat operations.

WHAT THEY DO
-Responsible for electronic equipment used to send and receive messages;
-Detect enemy planes and ships, and determine target distance;
-Maintain, repair, calibrate, tune, and adjust all electronic equipment used for communications, detection and tracking, recognition and identification,navigation, and electronic countermeasures;
-Use and maintain hand tools and portable power tools.

OPPORTUNITIES
Because of the advanced technologies in the Navy, acceptance into the Advanced Electronics / Computer Field is limitedto highly motivated and qualified applicants. 9,000 men and women work in the ET rating. Qualified personnel who choosethe Advanced Electronics / Computer Field must obligate six years to accommodate the highly technical training involved.