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8618 AIR OFFICER [AIR] [Job Code: 001878]
Directs and administers air department on board aircraft carriers. Supervises activities of aviation personnel
concerned with plane launching and landing, line preparations, plane handling and shipboard repair and maintenance
of embarked aircraft. Schedules work for ship's aviation shops, ensuring compliance with work orders submitted.
Directs arming, fueling and line checks of aircraft in preparation for launching.
Related Codes: NOBC - 8620, 8625, 8654; DOD Group - 2G Operations Staff
8620 AIR OPERATIONS OFFICER, AFLOAT [AIR OPS AFLOAT] [Job Code: 001880]
Controls and schedules flight operations of ship's aircraft. Prepares flight operations plan, indicating daily
flight and plane assignment. Delivers briefings to embarked pilots. Maintains radio communications with aircraft
and provides directions on launching-landing operations. Tracks aircraft in Combat Information Center (CIC).
Furnishes CIC with information regarding air operations. Evaluates operation with pilots and prepares operational
reports.
Related Codes: NOBC - 8668, 8680, 8685; DOD Group - 2G Operations Staff
8621 STRIKE OPERATIONS OFFICER [STRK OPS] [Job Code: 001882]
Assists in the planning and execution of air strike operations. Makes prestrike target analysis. Prepares
recommendations for the employment of nuclear and/or conventional strike weapons. Coordinates planning with
respect to type and quantity of ordnance requirements for strike. Recommends type and number of participating
aircraft for commander's consideration. Monitors communications concerned with strike. Assists commander in
controlling launch. As directed, assists command in tactical determinations during the development of strike
operations. Supervises operation control center.
Related Codes: NOBC - 8972; DOD Group - 2G Operations Staff
8625 AIRCRAFT HANDLING OFFICER [A/C HANDLING] [Job Code: 001884]
Directs flight and hangar deck operations aboard carrier, including spotting, landing and launching aircraft
and handling crashes and fires. Directs flight deck officer and hangar deck officer. Supervises elevator operations
between flight and hangar decks. Directs spotting of aircraft for catapult launching and flyaway. Directs training of
personnel in techniques of spotting, plane handling, recovering and jettisoning planes, rescue of pilots and
combatting deck fires. Establishes safety practices.
Related Codes: NOBC - 8654, 8660; DOD Group - 2G Operations Staff
8638 AIRCRAFT FUELING OFFICER [A/C FUEL] [Job Code: 001886]
Supervises loading and unloading of aviation fuel and fueling and defueling of squadron aircraft. Arranges
for adequate supply of aviation gasoline, submitting requisitions to ship or station supply department. Controls
pumping operations when loading or unloading gasoline. Arranges for fueling and defueling of aircraft. Trains
crewmen in particular duties and safety procedures. Supervises maintenance and repair of fueling equipment.
Related Codes: NOBC - 8660; DOD Group - 8B Supply
8644 RADAR AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL CENTER OFFICER [RATCC] [Job Code: 001890]
Supervises operation of Radar Air Traffic Control Center (RATCC). Controls movement of air traffic within
designated area. Establishes operating procedures in accordance with military directives and civil regulations.
Maintains liaison with Federal Aviation Agency, local base officials and other agencies concerned with air traffic
control. Represent RATCC in accident investigations and regulation infractions. Directs flight checks to ensure
highest degree of safety and efficiency.
Related Codes: NOBC - 8658; DOD Group - 2G Operations Staff
8647 AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL OFFICER [AIR TRAF CTL] [Job Code: 001892]
Manages air traffic control division at air facility not equipped with a radar air traffic control center. Controls
movement of air traffic within designated area of control. Directs operations of control tower, ground controlled
approach and air surveillance radar where installed. Supervises issuance of flight clearances. Coordinates with
maintenance personnel to ensure proper operating condition of air traffic control equipment. Advises operations
officer on air traffic control matters.
Related Codes: NOBC - 8644; DOD Group - 2G Operations Staff
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