Navy Aviation Warfare Systems Operator (AW) Description

Navy Aviation Warfare Systems Operator (AW) DescriptionNavy Aviation Warfare Systems Operator (AW) DescriptionAviation Warfare Systems Operators are Navy enlisted aircrew members. You cannot receive the AW rating without being a volunteer to fly as Naval aircrew. The AW rating is divided into three categories Aviation Warfare Systems Operator - Acoustic (AWA), Aviation Warfare Systems Operator - Non-Acoustic (AWN), and Aviation Warfare Systems Operator - Helicopter (AWR/AWS). Aviation Warfare Systems Operator - Acoustic (AWA) Aviation Warfare Systems Operator - Acoustic (AWA) perform general flight crew duties operate various USW and non-USW-related sensor systems to extract, analyze, and classify data obtained perform specified pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight operations in a multitude of naval aircraft serving anti-surface, USW, mine countermeasures, electronic, counternarcotics, and land and sea rescue warfare missions. The Duties Performed by AWAs Include operating airborne electronic equipmentperforming tactical duties as flight engineers, loadmasters and reel operators on TACAMO aircraftoperating airborne mine countermeasure equipmentacting as flight communications operatorsperforming duties as flight attendants Aviation Warfare Systems Operator - Non-Acoustic (AWN) Aviation Warfare Systems Operator - Non-Acoustic (AWA) perform general flight crew duties operate various USW and non-USW-related sensor systems to extract, analyze, and classify data obtained perform specified pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight operations in a multitude of naval aircraft serving anti-surface, USW, mine countermeasures, electronic, counternarcotics, and land and sea rescue warfare missions. Aviation Warfare Systems Operator - Helicopter (AWR/AWS) AWR/AWS Sailors perform before and after flights aircrewmen perform pre-flight planning and equipment checks and post-flight maintenance associated with their assigned source ratings or mission specialty. The duties performed by aircrewmen include in-flight functions such as operating tactical weapons, sensors, and communication equipmentperforming in-flight maintenance of aircraft electrical and mechanical gearworking with pilots to operate and control aircraft systemsoperating mine countermeasure detection and explosion equipmentproviding rescue of downed pilots with emergency first aid and survival swimmingperforming duties of flight attendants and loadmasters Working Environment AWs may be assigned to P3 squadrons, Helicopter Combat Support Squadrons (HC), Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadrons (HS) or Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron Light (HSL) sea or shore duty in any part of the world. They work in hangars, shipboard hangar and flight decks, administrative and operations departments. AWs often work on flight lines at air stations, usually around a high level of noise. A-School (Job School) Information NACCS, Pensacola, FL 26 calendar daysPensacola, FL - 115 calendar daysA SVAB Score Requirement VEARMKMC210Security Clearance Requirement Secret Other Requirements Vision of 20/200, correctable to 20/20Must have normal color perceptionMust have normal hearingMust have no speech impediment60-month enlistment obligationMust be a U.S. CitizenMust Pass Navy Flight PhysicalMust be high school graduateNo history of drug abuseMust be a volunteer for flight dutySub-Specialties Available for This Rating Navy Enlisted Classification Codes for AWCurrent Manning Levels for This Rating CREO Listing Note Advancement (promotion) opportunity and career progression are directly linked to a ratings manning level (i.e., personnel in undermanned ratings have greater promotion opportunity than those in overmanned ratings). Sea/Shore Rotation for This Rating First Sea Tour 48 monthsFirst Shore Tour 36 monthsSecond Sea Tour 42 monthSecond Shore Tour 36 monthThird Sea Tour 36 monthThird Shore Tour 36 monthFourth Sea Tour 36 monthForth Shore Tour 36 month Note Sea tours and shore tours for sailors that have completed four sea tours will be 36 months at sea followed by 36 months ashore until retirement. Much of the above information courtesy of the Navy Personnel Command