navy officer manpower and personnel classifications - US Navy ...

8593 FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR - PILOT, FLEET OPERATIONAL AIRCRAFT [FLGTINST PILOT]
[Job Code: 001865]
Pilots various fleet-type aircraft for purpose of instructing designated naval aviators/naval flight officers
(NFOs) transitioning to fleet-type aircraft. Conducts preflight and postflight briefings. Operates fleet-type aircraft
from land base or aircraft carrier, demonstrating proper techniques. Conducts ground training, training in tactics and
training in operation of navigation, electronic and armament equipment. Certifies pilots/NFOs as qualified for
particular aircraft.
Related Codes: NOBC - 8501, 8592; DoD Group - 2B Other Fixed-Wing Pilots
8594 FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR - NFO, FLEET OPERATIONAL AIRCRAFT [FLGTINST NFO] [Job Code:
001868]
Instructs designated naval aviators/naval flight officers (NFOs) transitioning to fleet multiplace aircraft.
Conducts preflight and postflight briefings. Operates air intercept radar and other electronic search and/or detection
devices and associated fire control equipment, demonstrating proper techniques. Conducts ground training, training
in tactics and training in operation of navigation, electronic and armament equipment. Certifies pilots/NFOs as
qualified for particular aircraft.
Related Codes: NOBC - 8501, 8591; DoD Group - 2D Aircraft Crews
GROUND OPERATIONS GROUP
8600-8699
Classifications in this group identify primary duties involving the direction or administration of
operations required for the immediate support of the flight group such as air traffic control, flight
safety, line servicing, aircraft arming and fueling, flight scheduling, and miscellaneous airport services.
8606 ANTISUBMARINE CLASSIFICATION AND ANALYSIS OFFICER, AVIATION [ASCLAS&ANAL AV]
[Job Code: 001870]
Directs evaluation, classification and analysis of antisubmarine operations data. Recommends appropriate
tactical action to operational commander. Evaluates performance of assigned aircraft squadrons and recommends
improvements to increase capability to develop contacts. Conducts aircrew briefings and debriefings on
antisubmarine operations. Maintains status boards on squadron readiness. Evaluates equipment and procedures and
as appropriate, recommends improvements.
Related Codes: NOBC - 9040; DOD Group - 2G Operations Staff
8608 AIR BOATSWAIN [AIR BOSN] [Job Code: 001873]
Supervises repair group in emergency handling of aircraft during general quarters and flight quarters.
Supervises repair unit performing salvage operations, plane recovery, pilot rescue, plane jettisoning and firefighting.
Directs emergency repairs to aircraft, firefighting, and plane-handling equipment. Trains personnel in crash and
firefighting duties. Conducts inspections to ascertain readiness and ensure servicing and cleaning after use.
Related Codes: NOBC - 8625; DOD Group - 2G Operations Staff
8614 CATAPULT AND ARRESTING GEAR OFFICER [CAT&AG] [Job Code: 001875]
Directs and supervises launching and recovery of embarked aircraft. Ensures readiness of launching
equipment. Establishes WOD (wind over deck) requirements. Supervises catapult airplane spotter and catapult crew
at prescribed launching stations. Directs firing of catapult. Ensures readiness of arresting gear, barricade and visual
landing aid systems. Supervises recovery of aircraft. Plans, schedules, supervises and records preventive
maintenance and repairs of launch and recovery equipment. Maintains inventory and custody of ready service spare
parts and accessories.
Related Codes: NOBC - 8608; DOD Group - 2G Operations Staff
C - 81