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8668 OPERATIONS OFFICER, AVIATION SHORE ACTIVITY [OPS AV SHRACT] [Job Code: 001908]
Directs operations department at naval air station, comprising navigation, air traffic control, engineering,
launch, photographic and meteorologic activities. Establishes and implements department policies and procedures;
directs crash, salvage and rescue operations. Renders meteorological services to station and fleet activities.
Provides continual air traffic control, ensuring operation of ground-controlled-approach equipment during adverse
weather conditions.
Related Codes: NOBC - 8620, 8680; DOD Group - 2G Operations Staff
8670 SQUADRON COMMANDING OFFICER [SQN CO] [Job Code: 001913]
Commands aircraft squadron in carrying out assigned mission. Prepares squadron policies and directives,
complying with regulations and instructions from higher commands. Organizes divisions, including aircraft
maintenance, aviation ordnance, flight operations, material and training, administrative and supply. Conducts
squadron training. Reviews flight proficiency. Ensures operational readiness of aircraft. Investigates delays by
maintenance personnel. Operates squadron aircraft.
Related Codes: NOBC - 8672, 8680, 8685; DOD Group - 2A Fixed-Wing Fighter and Bomber Pilots
8672 SQUADRON EXECUTIVE OFFICER [SQN XO] [Job Code: 001915]
Assists commanding officer in carrying out and administering squadron policies and directives. Prepares
squadron bills and orders. Interviews and assigns enlisted personnel. Consults department heads and division
officers when planning squadron activities. Establishes daily routine. Directs such administrative activities as
maintaining personnel records, reviewing all correspondence, enforcing system for advancement in rating and
preparing required reports. Operates squadron-type aircraft.
Related Codes: NOBC - 8620, 8680; DOD Group - 2A Fixed-Wing Fighter and Bomber Pilots
8673 SQUADRON SPECIAL MISSIONS OFFICER [SQN SPEC MSNS] [Job Code: 001917]
Assists commanding officer in developing plans and policies related to employment of special mission
aircraft. Supervises maintenance, operations, tactics, flight/ground training and data analysis associated with unique
sensor system. Conducts test with new sensor prototypes. Prepares and disseminates reports concerning system's
status, utilization, improvement and data collection/analysis. Maintains liaison with operational commanders,
systems commands, intelligence activities and civilian contractors.
Related Codes: NOBC - 8585, 9038, 9046; DOD Group - 2G Operations Staff
8675 SQUADRON DEPARTMENT HEAD [SQN DEPT HD] [Job Code: 001919]
Assists Commanding Officer by exercising leadership of respective squadron department in execution of
squadron mission. Types of Squadron Departments include but are not limited to: Operations, Maintenance,
Administrative, Safety, Training, and other functional areas deemed departmental equivalents by the Commanding
Officer.
Related Codes: NOBC - 2615, 3290, 8190, 8680; DOD Group 2E Ground and Naval Arms
8680 SQUADRON OPERATIONS OFFICER [SQN OPS] [Job Code: 001921]
Controls and directs squadron flight operations. Prepares daily flight schedules. Performs operational
activities concerned with flight, flight training, flight safety, ground training, navigation, line operations,
antisubmarine warfare, photography, air combat intelligence, weight and balance, survival, aviation equipment,
communications and transportation. Coordinates aircraft flight readiness activities. Supervises maintenance of logs.
Related Codes: NOBC - 8668, 8685; DOD Group - 2G Operations Staff
8685 STAFF AIR OPERATIONS AND PLANNING OFFICER [STF A OPS&PLN] [Job Code: 001923]
Assists staff commander by planning and coordinating tactical employment of aircraft and aviation ships.
Plans training for ships and squadrons. Prepares tactical instructions and operational doctrine. Prepares schedule for
operating units. Evaluates performance of ship or squadron. Recommends strategic distribution of air forces.
Serves as staff operations officer afloat when embarked with task unit or task force command. Administers
photographic activities of units under staff control. Allocates ammunition to aviation fleet and squadron units.
Related Codes: NOBC - 8618, 8620, 8668, 8680, 8950, 8972; DOD Group - 2G Operations Staff
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