Army Soldier Aviation Operations Specialist (Entry Level)
About The Position
An Aviation Operations Specialist in the United States Army plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient execution of aviation missions. Their duties include coordinating and managing air traffic control operations, flight plans, and schedules for military aircraft. They are responsible for maintaining detailed records of flight activities, mission reports, and aircraft status, ensuring all data is accurate and up-to-date. These specialists communicate with pilots and aircrew to provide essential information about weather conditions, flight routes, and airfield operations. Additionally, they assist in the planning and executing of air support missions, both in combat and non-combat situations, ensuring all logistical and operational requirements are met. Their role requires a high level of organization, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure, ensuring the safe and efficient movement of Army aviation assets. By managing these critical operations, Aviation Operations Specialists support the overall mission readiness and effectiveness of Army aviation units.
Requirements
- High level of organization
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure
Responsibilities
- Coordinating and managing air traffic control operations, flight plans, and schedules for military aircraft.
- Maintaining detailed records of flight activities, mission reports, and aircraft status.
- Communicating with pilots and aircrew to provide essential information about weather conditions, flight routes, and airfield operations.
- Assisting in the planning and executing of air support missions, both in combat and non-combat situations.
- Ensuring all logistical and operational requirements are met for aviation missions.
Benefits
- Housing & Lodging (Basic Allowance for Housing)
- TRICARE Health Plan (medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage)
- No-Cost Healthcare for active-duty members
- Comprehensive Dental Care
- Vision Coverage
- Health & Wellness Programs
- Maternity and Paternity Benefits (prenatal, labor, postnatal care, maternity and paternity leave)
- Long-term Care resources and programs
- Mental Health Services (counseling, therapy)
- Education Benefits (full tuition, merit-based scholarships and grants)
- GI Bill Scholarship (4 years of full-time tuition, books, and living expenses)
- Tuition Assistance Grant ($4,500 Annually)
- Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $65,000 of loan debt)
- VA Home Loan Program (competitive interest rates, no down payment or PMI required after 90 days of active duty)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
