Aviation Operations Sergeant
Processes flight plans, ensures flight rules and regulations are followed by checking accuracy of flight plans; maintains flight information on flights; participates in the development and implementation of a tactical rescue system; maintains flying regulations, navigation information, and reports flight violations; safeguards classified material; uses proper terminology in air navigation and is aware of air traffic control advisory radio procedures; manages notices to airmen; interprets and posts weather reports; maintains individual flight and training records.
Aviation Operations Sergeant
Serves as an Aviation Operations Sergeant in a rapid deployment Attack Helicopter Battalion; assists and advises the Senior Aviation Operations Sergeant in all facets of Battalion Aviation Operations; supervises the temporary duty assignment (TDY) section; provides technical and tactical guidance in job performance and ensures subordinates are competent in their MOS and Army Warrior Skills necessary for combat operations; responsible for the leadership, health, welfare and professional development of two Soldiers; oversees the accountability of the battalion's equipment during movement.
Aviation Operations NCO
Responsible for aviation operations within the Grafenwoehr Training Area (GTA); plans, coordinates, conducts safety analysis, and supervises all aviation ranges and training facilities for use by US, NATO, and Multinational forces; conducts briefings on weapon utilization and safety implementation; provides guidance and expert level knowledge on Grafenwoehr Training Area SOPs for training ground and aviation units to ensure required readiness levels (RL) are met; monitors the maintenance and improvements of all aviation live fire ranges and staging areas; advises Chief of GTA Range Operations on all aviation related training.
Flight Operation NCO
Serves as the Flight Operation NCO for Task Force Phoenix, 10th Combat Aviation Brigade; maintains aviation operation files and records; prepares reports, orders, and schedules pertaining to aviation operations; displays flight planning information to include airfield diagrams, maps of local flying areas, special use airspace, and crash grid charts; maintains and issues flying regulations, pilots, and flight crew's information file; keeps files of extended flight and navigational information such as weight and balance data, navigational publications, and maps; responsible for the supervision, morale, health, welfare, and readiness of 5 junior enlisted Soldiers.
Flight/Base Operations Specialist
Supervises a flight operations activity consisting of XX subordinates; supervises the preparation of situation map; prepares operations orders; processes cross-country and local flights planned with other agencies including the FAA; maintains flight information, records, and reports on flight operations and activities; maintains files on flying regulations and navigational aid information; arranges ground services for transient aircraft; interprets and posts teletype weather reports; schedules and dispatches aircraft and performs associated administrative duties; plans and schedules work assignments; reviews, consolidates, and prepares technical, personnel, and administrative reports; assists in pre-accident plans.
MOS 15P - Aviation Operations Specialist
Major Duties. A Soldier in MOS 15P supervises and/or conducts operation and maintenance of flight operations equipment; performs duties such as conducting aircraft mission planning and maintaining individual aircrew flight records and assists in development of operation, warning, and fragmentary orders; prepares and updates appropriate maps, overlays, and charts, current DOD flight publications; encodes, decodes, and posts notices to airman (NOTAMS); provides air traffic advisory services and interprets teletype weather reports.
Duties for MOS 15P at each level of skill are:
MOSC 15P10. Processes cross-country and local flight clearances, including examination for conformance with flight rules and regulations; prepares and maintains cross country kits; checks accuracy of flight plans; coordinates flight plans with all related agencies; maintains flight information on inbound and outbound flights; monitors, with the proper agencies, overdue flights; alerts crash crew for emergencies; maintains current files on aircraft flying regulations and navigation information such as Army, DoD and FAA regulations, DoD flight information publications (FLIPS) and aeronautical charts; safeguards classified material; knows terminology used in air navigation and is aware of air traffic control advisory radio procedures; encodes, decodes and posts Notices to Airmen (NOTAMS); interprets and posts teletype weather reports; maintains individual flight records and functional files; maintains flight operations equipment in a tactical environment; prepares and submits Meaconing, Intrusion, Jamming, and Interference (MIJI) reports; participates in maintaining situation map.
MOSC 15P20. Supervises and instructs subordinates in proper work techniques and procedures; reviews, consolidates and prepares technical reports; knows procedures for reporting flight violations; prepares situation map; supervises receipt and transfer of classified material; participates in the development of a tactical crash rescue system.
MOSC 15P30. Supervises and provides technical guidance to subordinate personnel performing duties described in paragraphs 1 and 2; supervises the preparation of the situation map; assists in preparation of operations estimates and orders; supervises airfield services and administration; applies operational and administrative techniques in movement of military personnel and supplies by air; performs administrative duties in aircraft accident investigations; Prepares operations letters.
MOSC 15P40. Provides tactical and technical expertise to subordinates and superiors in aviation operations; plans, coordinates and supervises activities pertaining to organization, training, combat operations and combat intelligence; coordinates implementation of operations, training programs and communications activities; as an Aviation Operation Sergeant at Brigade Aviation Element (BAE), provides technical and doctrinal advice to the Chief of Operations (CHOPS); receives and distributes relevant data from the Airspace Control Order (ACO) and Airspace Tasking Order (ATO); ensures operation and maintenance requirements are met for section Air and Missile Defense Workstation (AMDWS), Forward Area Air Defense (FAAD), and Tactical Airspace Integration System (TAIS) equipment; as a platoon sergeant, coordinates the logistical, personnel and administrative support for all platoon elements.
