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8653 OFFICER IN CHARGE, AVIATION UNIT OR DETACHMENT [OIC AV U/DET] [Job Code: 001894]
Directs operations of aviation unit or aviation detachment of major activity. Ensures compliance with
policies, directives, regulations and instructions received from parent activity or other authority. Supervises training
requirements, reviewing proficiency of personnel assigned and instituting training to correct deficiencies. Operates
unit aircraft on routine training and operational flights.
Related Codes: NOBC - 8618, 8620, 8668, 8670, 8672; DOD Group - 2E Ground and Naval Arms
8654 FLIGHT DECK OFFICER [FLGT DECK] [Job Code: 001896]
Assists aircraft handling officer in supervision of aircraft handling in flight deck operations. Plans plane
spotting on flight deck. Trains and supervises plane handlers in spotting and moving planes. Trains and controls
flight deck crash crews and fire crews during salvage, plane recovery, pilot rescue, plane jettisoning, or flight deck
fires. Supervises maintenance of flight deck equipment.
Related Codes: NOBC - 8608, 8625, 8660; DOD Group - 2G Operations Staff
8656 AVIATION SAFETY OFFICER [AV SAFETY] [Job Code: 001898]
Represents commanding officer in conduct of aviation safety program. Maintain intercommand and
interdepartmental liaison to implement flight safety, ground safety, and/or nuclear safety. Prepares contingency
plans to ensure coordination of efforts by crash crews, medical department and security department in the event of an
accident. Disseminates aviation safety literature. Ensures that communications equipment, navigational aids and
other electronic aids meet designated requirements. Inspects and recommends safety improvements for flight and
ground operations. Serves as member of aircraft accident board.
Related Codes: NOBC - 8995; DOD Group - 4J Safety
8658 CONTROLLED APPROACH OFFICER [CTL APPROACH] [Job Code: 001900]
Supervises operation of ground controlled approach or carrier controlled approach units electronically guiding
landing aircraft. Ensures correct equipment operating site. Trains personnel in all operating positions. Directs
aircraft on predetermined glide path to landing area by voice-radio communication. Ensures equipment operational
readiness. Ensures meeting of requirements for flight testing of equipment. Provides instruction and check flights to
ensure proficiency of controller personnel in all emergency procedures.
Related Codes: NOBC - 8644; DOD Group - 2G Operations Staff
8660 HANGAR DECK OFFICER [HANGAR DECK] [Job Code: 001904]
Assists aircraft handling officer in supervision of aircraft handling on hangar deck in readiness for movement
to flight deck. Ascertains number and type of aircraft required for daily flight operations and plans work for plane
handlers. Supervises spotting of scheduled aircraft at various elevators for transfer to flight deck. Ensures securing
of planes upon completion of flight and supervises maintenance and upkeep of assigned hangar deck machinery and
equipment.
Related Codes: NOBC - 8608, 8625, 8654; DOD Group - 2G Operations Staff
8662 LANDING SIGNAL OFFICER [LSO] [Job Code: 001906]
Directs and controls aircraft in carrier approach landings. Signals pilots in carrier approach and landings.
Supervises and coordinates pilot carrier landing training. Advises commanding officers of pilot progress and
proficiency. Maintains records of field carrier landings. Advises commanding officers of landing conditions.
Instructs and qualifies landing signal officer trainees.
Related Codes: NOBC - 8658; DOD Group - 2G Operations Staff
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