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Naval Aircrewman(AW Navy Rating)

Naval Aircrewmen operate airborne electronic sensors, weapons systems, and communications equipment during flight. Multiple specialties: helicopter, patrol, and carrier-based.

Parent rating. AW (Naval Aircrewman) is an umbrella rating consisting of five service-rating sub-specialties. New Aircrewmen select their service rating during training based on aircraft platform and mission. Each sub-rating has its own manning profile, advancement outlook, SRB, and career path — see the linked profile for details:

  • AWF — Aircrewman Helicopter (Mechanical)
  • AWO — Aircrewman Operator
  • AWR — Aircrewman Tactical Helicopter
  • AWS — Aircrewman Helicopter (Anti-Submarine)
  • AWV — Aircrewman Avionics

Overall

5.6/10
Burnout4.9
Lifestyle6.0

Quick Stats

Enlistment BonusNo active bonus
Civilian Sector Transferability$45k–$70k
Advancement OutlookAverage
Manning %85%
Initial Contract5 yr active /
Medical Requirements
  • ✓Vision: Corrects to 20/20
  • ✓Normal color perception
  • ✓Normal hearing
  • ✓No speech impediment

Security Clearance

Secret~$3K–$15K civilian sector value

Requires a National Agency Check with Local Agency Check and Credit Check (NACLC). Processing typically takes 1–3 months and is initiated early in your training pipeline.

ASVAB Requirements

Line-score options — meet any one

Who This Is Best For

Best for adventurous individuals who want flight pay, travel, and a rating where no two days are the same. Multiple specialties let you choose between helicopters, patrol aircraft, and carrier-based platforms. If you want to actually fly rather than just work on aircraft, this is one of the most exciting rates available — ideal for those who crave variety and mission diversity.

+Pros

  • ✓Strong civilian career transition

–Cons

  • ✗Significant sea duty

Real Opinions

+Positive

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“Best rate in the Navy hands down. You actually fly and get flight pay. The missions are exciting and every day is different.”

Indeed|
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“Being an aircrewman gave me experiences most people only dream about. SAR missions, anti-submarine warfare, seeing the world from the air.”

Indeed|

–Negative & Mixed

✗

“The schedule is unpredictable. You could be gone for weeks with little notice. Hard on relationships.”

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“The aircrew pipeline washes out a significant percentage of candidates, and if you fail, you get reclassified to a rate you didn't choose — often needs of the Navy. The NACCS training is physically and mentally demanding. Not everyone who wants to be aircrew makes it, and the fallback options are not great.”

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Recruiter vs Reality

What the recruiter says vs. what it's actually like.

🫡 Recruiter says

“You will fly in Navy aircraft and see the world from above!”

💀 Reality

Source: MyNavyRates research

You do fly, but much of your time is spent on ground maintenance, pre-flight checks, and qualifications. Flight schedules can be unpredictable and hard on family life.

🫡 Recruiter says

“AW gets flight pay.”

💀 Reality

Source: sailor forums

True, AW receives hazardous duty incentive pay for flying. But you also face flight physicals, swim qualifications, water survival training, and the risk inherent in military aviation.

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“The AW pipeline has a 22% graduation rate — roughly 78% wash out. If you drop on request you go undesignated with no rate. Many recruits who signed AW contracts end up stuck in rates they never wanted.”

Source: navycs.com|

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Related Reading

Guides on picking a rate, ASVAB, bonuses, promotion, and life after the Navy.

Getting Started

How do you choose the right Navy rate for you?

Choosing a Navy rate means weighing your ASVAB scores, lifestyle preferences, civilian career goals, and willingness to deploy or go to sea. Start by identifying which ratings you qualify for, then narrow the list by what matters most to you.

Getting Started

What is the ASVAB and what scores do you need?

The ASVAB is a multi-aptitude test that determines which Navy ratings you qualify for. Your sub-test scores combine into line scores, and each rating has minimum line-score requirements. Higher scores open more options.

Career & Pay

Which Navy rates have the biggest enlistment bonuses in 2026?

Active Component (Active Duty) only. Per the CNRC GENADMIN dated 24 July 2026, the biggest source-rate bonus is $40,000 — Nuclear Field on FY26 ship dates ($75,000 EB cap). Special Warfare Boat Operator (SB) follows at $35,000, then EOD and SEAL (SO) at $30,000, and Aviation Rescue Swimmer (AIRR) and Cryptologic Technician Maintenance (CTM) at $25,000. Special Operations Future Sailors who clear the elevated PST standards add a flat $20,000 EBPST. Most rates cap at $50,000 total EB. The Loan Repayment Program adds up to $65,000 on top, separately. Reserve component (SELRES) bonuses are governed by a different message and are not covered here.

Real Opinions

+Positive

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“Best rate in the Navy hands down. You actually fly and get flight pay. The missions are exciting and every day is different.”

Indeed|
✓

“Being an aircrewman gave me experiences most people only dream about. SAR missions, anti-submarine warfare, seeing the world from the air.”

Indeed|

–Negative & Mixed

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“The schedule is unpredictable. You could be gone for weeks with little notice. Hard on relationships.”

r/newtothenavy|
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“The aircrew pipeline washes out a significant percentage of candidates, and if you fail, you get reclassified to a rate you didn't choose — often needs of the Navy. The NACCS training is physically and mentally demanding. Not everyone who wants to be aircrew makes it, and the fallback options are not great.”

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Recruiter vs Reality

What the recruiter says vs. what it's actually like.

🫡 Recruiter says

“You will fly in Navy aircraft and see the world from above!”

💀 Reality

Source: MyNavyRates research

You do fly, but much of your time is spent on ground maintenance, pre-flight checks, and qualifications. Flight schedules can be unpredictable and hard on family life.

🫡 Recruiter says

“AW gets flight pay.”

💀 Reality

Source: sailor forums

True, AW receives hazardous duty incentive pay for flying. But you also face flight physicals, swim qualifications, water survival training, and the risk inherent in military aviation.

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Horror Stories

Real stories people have shared about this rate. Swipe to browse.

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“The AW pipeline has a 22% graduation rate — roughly 78% wash out. If you drop on request you go undesignated with no rate. Many recruits who signed AW contracts end up stuck in rates they never wanted.”

Source: navycs.com|

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Civilian ROI3.6
Happiness7.0
Manning %7.0
$$$ Pay5.1
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Medical Requirements — detail

Normal depth perception. In accordance with reference (e), Article 15-92, applicants must meet the hearing standards for Student Naval Aviator (SNA) (see Aircrew Hearing Standards chart: 500Hz=25dB, 1000Hz=25dB, 2000Hz=25dB, 3000Hz=45dB, 4000Hz=55dB). All applicants will test for "reading aloud" in accordance with reference (e) Article 15-95. Hay fever, asthma, bee sting/food allergy reaction and chronic motion sickness are disqualifying. Normal depth perception required for rescue swimmer.

Remarks

Must volunteer for duty involving aerial flight and be physically qualified and psychologically adapted for flight per reference (e) Article 15-92.

Must be certified as Class II swimmer prior to completion of Recruit Training, with the potential of qualifying as Class I swimmer during AW training. Rescue swimmer and sea-air rescue training included in AW guarantee, therefore, strong swimmers are desired.

In accordance with reference (f), aviation duty minimum and maximum nude body weights are 103 pounds and 245 pounds respectively.

Applicants for aviation programs are held to strict physical standards and therefore are less likely to be recommended for waivers. All waivers to the physical standards for AIRC applicants shall be submitted in accordance with reference (e), Article 15-83.

All AWs will be accessed either as AIRR ATF or AIRC ATF. No drug convictions or drug history other than marijuana or alcohol. For AIRR, the Warrior Challenge Program Manager at Commander, Navy Recruiting Command (NRC N32) may conduct a program eligibility determination for ONE misdemeanor drug abuse conviction (marijuana only) OR a possession of drug paraphernalia (marijuana only). Determinations will be made strictly on a case-by-case basis. Must be 30 years of age or less at time of accession.

Special Lateral Conversion Requirements: Fleet Candidates must be certified as class II swimmer before package submission. Rescue swimmer requirements are physically demanding; therefore, strong swimmers only. No pre-service drug convictions or drug history other than marijuana or alcohol. Must meet all requirements in accordance with MILPERSMAN 1220-010.

Source: CNRC / ECM Rating List, 19 Jan 2026. Verify current guidance with your recruiter before signing.

Training Pipeline — Total ~17 weeks (4 months)

8w
6w
3w
Boot Camp— 8 weeks
RTC Great Lakes, IL
Basic military training for all recruits
A-School— 6 weeks
Pensacola, FL
14.1% washoutDifficulty: 3.2/10
Technical training for rating qualification
SERE School— 3 weeks
NAS North Island, CA
Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape training
Fleet Assignment— 0 weeks
First duty station
Report to operational command

Calculate Your End Training Date and Holidays and Events You Will Miss During Training

Ship dates are approximate and based on the weekly RTC Great Lakes schedule. Confirm your exact date with your recruiter. Source: bootcamp.navy.mil

Career Progression Milestones

Estimated timeline based on current advancement rates. Actual timing varies by individual performance and Navy needs.

4 mo
1 mo
1yr 5mo
6 mo
1yr 6mo
Training Complete— 4 mo
Pipeline finished (~4 mo) — Pensacola, FL
First Duty Station— 5 mo
Likely sea duty assignment
NEC Specialization Options— 1yr 10mo
25 specializations available
G02AG05AG07A

Advancement Outlook

E-2 to E-4 Advancement Outlook

Time to E-4: 30 months total

  • E-1 → E-2: 9 months at E-1. Automatic
  • E-2 → E-3: 9 months at E-2. Automatic
  • E-3 → E-4: 12 months at E-3. Automatic

E-4 is automatic — competitive advancement starts at E-5

How to advance faster to E-4

Your recruiter can process you in at E-2 or E-3 on day one if you qualify. Every rung skipped shortens the path to E-4 by months. Official transcripts / certificates required at enlistment.

  • E-2 →Easy
    2 years of JROTC completed. Easiest common path if your high school offers JROTC.
  • E-2 →Moderate
    24+ semester hours/ 36+ quarter hours of college credit (below the associate's threshold). Roughly one full year of college.
  • E-2 →Moderate
    Civil Air Patrol Billy Mitchell Award. Achievable with consistent cadet participation, but requires testing and leadership time.
  • E-2 →Moderate
    Sea Cadet Corps — reaching the Sea Cadet E-2 rate (join by age 17).
  • E-2 to E-3 →Moderate
    Boot camp leadership roles — roles don't auto-pin rank. Advancement comes from earning Honor Recruit or Hall of Fame at graduation (one award only, not stacked).
    • Honor Recruit up to E-2 — effectively the #1 ranked recruit in your division (~60-80 recruits), one Sailor per division per cycle. Selection is based on cumulative performance across all three academic exams, Physical Readiness Test (PRT) scores, uniform and personnel inspections, military bearing, and peer/Recruit Division Commander (RDC) evaluations. Roles that typically compete at this level:
      • Assistant LPO (ALPO) — deputy to the LPO.
      • Master-at-Arms (MAA) — barracks cleanliness, standards, and discipline.
      • Yeoman (YN) — division admin, paperwork, and tracking.
      • Educational Petty Officer (EPO) — study groups, test prep, and academic remediation.
      • Religious Petty Officer (RPO) — coordinates chapel and religious services.
      • Athletic Petty Officer (APO) — leads PT and fitness assessments.
      • Mail Petty Officer — handles mail distribution and tracking.
      • Section Leaders — squad-level leaders below the division-wide roles.
    • Hall of Fame up to E-3 — the most elite recognition at Recruit Training Command (RTC), awarded Navy-wide rather than per division. Requires exceptional performance in every training metric: top-tier scores on all three academic exams (typically 90%+), "Outstanding" on the final Physical Readiness Test (PRT), near-perfect uniform and personnel inspections, held a division leadership role with strong performance, and zero remediation, infractions, or negative marks across the full training cycle. Senior leadership roles positioned to compete:
  • E-3 →Moderate
    3 years of JROTC completed (any service branch). Straightforward if your high school has the program — three school years of enrollment.
  • E-3 →Hard
    Eagle Scout (BSA) or Gold Award (GSUSA) — the highest youth scouting awards. Typically takes years of participation and a capstone service project.
  • E-3 →Hard
    Associate's degree (or 48+ semester hours / 72+ quarter hours of college credit, 100-level or higher from an accredited institution). Two years of full-time college.
  • E-3 →Hard
    Civil Air Patrol Earhart Award. Uncommon — only a small fraction of CAP cadets reach this level.
  • E-3 →Hard
    Sea Cadet Corps — reaching the Sea Cadet E-3 rate (join by age 16).

Ceiling is E-3 at accession — stacking qualifications doesn't push you to E-4 out of the gate.

Ways to accelerate E-4 after you're in

  • Very HardMeritorious Advancement Program (MAP) — Command-nominated promotion that skips the exam entirely. Each command gets a small seasonal quota of MAP slots and hands them to the top performers based on evaluation ranking. Fastest path on paper, but you're competing directly with every other sailor at your command.

Rules can change — verify current criteria with your recruiter and in the latest Navy Recruiting Manual (COMNAVCRUITCOM) before signing any paperwork that assumes a specific entry paygrade.

E-5 and E-6 Advancement Outlook

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    Manning

    85% — Balanced

    Manning is within normal range. Advancement depends on your command and billet.

    Source: MyNavyHR

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    Enlistment bonus

    No

    No active enlistment bonus for this rate. Most ratings do not offer one in any given fiscal year, so this is a neutral signal on its own.
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    Overall Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB) Outlook

    No current SRB
    This rating is not paying a Selective Reenlistment Bonus right now. No retention-pressure signal. Data pulled from the quarterly SRB NAVADMIN.
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Bonuses — Click here to see your military pay

How to qualify & get paid

  1. Sign a contract for this rate at MEPS with the bonus(es) listed on your NAVCRUIT 1133/52 Enlistment Guarantee — eligibility is locked at signing.
  2. Ship to Recruit Training Command (RTC) Great Lakes inside the authorized window — EBSHP and EBPST are earned and paid at RTC graduation and cannot be recouped after.
  3. Complete A-school (and any required follow-on C-school or qualifying course) for your rating — EBSR is earned and paid at school graduation, except for the Special-Operations pipelines, which pay later (AIRR after FRS + first duty station; SO after SQT; SB after SWCC Charlie phase; EOD/ND after their respective A-schools).
  4. LRP is paid annually upon submission of a DD 2475; ~25% is withheld for federal taxes, and a W-2 is issued. LRP must be on your contract at accession — it cannot be added later via reclassification.

Important details & disqualifiers

  • •All bonuses on this page are Active Component (Active Duty) only. Reservists (SELRES) follow a separate CNRF incentive message — ask your recruiter.
  • •Future Sailors with Tier 3 education credentials (HiSET / GED / alternative) are NOT authorized any EB.
  • •AFQT score must be ≥ 31 for EBSHP and ≥ 50 for LRP.
  • •EBSR is the only EB type that can be partially recouped if you separate before completing the obligated service. EBSHP / EBPST cannot be recouped after RTC.
  • •Bonus payments are subject to federal income tax withholding.
  • •EB-for-High-School (EBHS) is currently NOT authorized in the July 2026 GENADMIN — distinct from earlier cycles when it was offered.
  • •Funding: NDAA 2026 authorizes contracts through 31 December 2026; appropriations cover obligations through 30 September 2026; max-EB authority extends through 10 January 2027 — all subject to congressional reauthorization of 37 USC § 331.
  • •This rate requires a security clearance — failure to obtain clearance may affect bonus eligibility (and several special-operations footnotes explicitly require an earned NEC + clearance before payment).

Historical Bonus Trend by Contract Length

Past NAVADMIN cycles, broken out by contract years. The current CNRC GENADMIN's source-rate bonus (EBSR) is a single amount per rate and appears above; the four-line chart below shows the older multi-contract structure for trend context only.

No initial enlistment bonus for this rate per the current CNRC GENADMIN. Career Sailors may still qualify for a Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB) — see the Reenlistment section below.

You May Qualify for a Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC)

Specialties within this rate you can select, some with additional compensation. Each NEC has its own training, bonus potential, and career path.

G02AHelicopter Search and Rescue Aircrew Swimmer

Performs aviation rescue swimmer duties and search and rescue operations primarily from non-tactical rotary wing aircraft.

G05AMaritime Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (MISR) Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI)

Provides expertise in Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR) asset/sensor planning, coordination, and management across multiple platforms and warfighting domains.

Requirements

  • TS/SCI adjudicated clearance and Special Access Program security eligibility clearance required to earn this NEC code.
G07AP-8A Acoustic Systems Specialist Aircrewman

Detects, analyzes, classifies, and tracks surface and subsurface contacts utilizing state-of-the-art technology. Specifically, will operate an advanced sonar system utilizing sonobouys, and advance Electro-Optical and Infrared systems.

Requirements

Potential Civilian Post-Navy Outcomes

Flight Operations Specialist

Transferability: 6/10

$45k–$70k

Post-Navy Salary Trajectory

Estimated civilian salary growth after separating from the Navy, based on industry data for this rating's skill set.

Year 1

$45K

Year 5

$58K

Year 10

$72K

10-year growth: +60%

Free Certifications & Credentials

Certifications and licenses the Navy will pay for free through Navy COOL and on-the-job training.

CompTIA Security+

CompTIA

COOL Funded~$15K civilian sector value

FAA Remote Pilot Certificate

FAA

COOL Funded~$5K civilian sector value

Retention & Burnout

First-Term Retention

60%

choose to reenlist

Burnout Index

4.9/10

Moderate

Watch Intensity

5

Hours/Day

9

Deploy Tempo

7.5

Manning Strain

3

Low Morale Risk

3

Attrition Signal

4

What this means: The Burnout Index combines watch intensity (25%), daily hours (20%), deployment tempo (15%), manning strain (15%), morale (15%), and attrition (10%) into a single risk score.

Lifestyle6/10

Ship vs. Shore Split

62% / 38%

Sea Duty Tempo

High — 7.5/10

Physical Demand

high — mixed

Sea Duty Tempo measures how much of a career is spent in deployable billets — ships, submarines, deploying squadrons, and expeditionary units — and how often those units leave homeport. It is separate from physical demand: an administrative job aboard a deployed unit still deploys, and a hands-on maintenance job at a shore command does not.

Watch Standing

Flight schedule dependent, rotating duty days

Watch standing is a 24-hour duty rotation where sailors take turns manning critical positions aboard the ship or at their command. The rotation determines how frequently you stand watch and how much rest time you get between shifts.

Watch qualifications vary by command and platform. Expect to qualify within 90 days of reporting.

OPNAVINST 3120.32DUSNI ProceedingsNavy Watch Standing Manual

Life on Watch — Sea Stories

“I was in the back of a helicopter during a SAR training exercise that turned into a real rescue. We got diverted mid-drill to pick up a fisherman whose boat was sinking 40 miles offshore. I was the rescue swimmer and I went into the water in 8-foot swells to get a strap on a man who was panicking and trying to climb on top of me. Got him in the basket, got him hoisted, and the crew pulled me up after. He was hypothermic but alive. On the flight back, the pilot said 'Training exercise is cancelled — we just did the real thing.' That's why you train every repetition like it matters.”

Veteran account (composite)

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Common Duty Stations

Naval Station NorfolkSea
Family Friendly

6.9/10

Schools + spouse jobs

Base Housing Wait

10 months

Avg waitlist for on-base

Cost of Living

95

100 = national avg

Naval Base San DiegoSea
Family Friendly

7.9/10

Schools + spouse jobs

Base Housing Wait

14 months

Avg waitlist for on-base

Cost of Living

135

100 = national avg

Naval Station JacksonvilleShore
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Life on Watch — Sea Stories

“I was in the back of a helicopter during a SAR training exercise that turned into a real rescue. We got diverted mid-drill to pick up a fisherman whose boat was sinking 40 miles offshore. I was the rescue swimmer and I went into the water in 8-foot swells to get a strap on a man who was panicking and trying to climb on top of me. Got him in the basket, got him hoisted, and the crew pulled me up after. He was hypothermic but alive. On the flight back, the pilot said 'Training exercise is cancelled — we just did the real thing.' That's why you train every repetition like it matters.”

Veteran account (composite)

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G09A
+ more
C-School / Advanced Training— 2yr 4mo
2 follow-on schools available
Shore Duty Rotation— 3yr 10mo
First shore rotation opportunity
  • Leading Petty Officer (LPO) — runs day-to-day ops inside the division.
  • Assistant RCPO (ARCPO) — backs up the RCPO and steps in when needed.
  • Recruit Chief Petty Officer (RCPO) — senior recruit in the division, overall accountability to the RDCs. Highest visibility for meritorious advancement.

Billet-Based Advancement eligibility

Legacy exam cycles

This rating has not been integrated into Billet-Based Advancement yet. Advancement still runs through the traditional exam and Final Multiple Score (FMS) system — your exam score is one of the main factors in how you promote.

Sources: Manning NAVADMIN · SRB NAVADMIN · Billet-Based Advancement Handbook (NAVADMIN 255/24, updated via NAVADMIN 112/25). How to interpret these factors →

  • Secret security clearance required with TS/SCI eligibility.
  • NEC code may be awarded via Factory/CADRE training.
G09AP-8A Electronic Warfare Operator Aircrewman

Detects, analyzes, classifies, and tracks surface and subsurface contacts utilizing state-of-the-art technology. Operates RADAR, Electronic Support Measures, Identification Friend or Foe Interrogator, and Advanced Electro-Optics and Infrared Sensors.

Requirements

  • Secret security clearance required with TS/SCI eligibility.
  • NEC code may be awarded via Factory/CADRE training.
G11AMH-60R Multi Mission Helicopter Aircrewman

Performs RADAR/ESM/IFF/FLIR operations, Sonar/Sonobouy interpretation, and tactics employment for varied tactical missions, SAR operations, and cargo transfer in the MH-60R aircraft.

Requirements

  • NEC code may be awarded through cadre training pending implementation of formal training.
G12ASH-60F/HH-60H Multi-Sensor Operator

Performs sonar operations, sonobouy interpretation and tactics employment for varied tactical missions, SAR operations, and internal cargo transfer in support of utility and SPECWAR missions in the SH-60F/HH-60H aircraft.

G13AMH-53 Airborne Mine Countermeasures (AMCM) Aircrewman

Performs in-flight duties and operates appropriate airborne equipment in helicopter mine countermeasures operations.

G16AC-40A Crew Chief

Performs in-flight duties as a C-40A Crew Chief, knowledgeable of all aircraft systems, emergency procedures and flight equipment.

Requirements

  • FTS/SELRES only. Earned through commercially procured training course provided by Reserve VR Wing.
  • All Crew Chiefs attempting to attain this NEC code are required to attend mandatory commercial training course C-40 Ground School and Simulator Instruction Course from American Airlines prior to qualification.
G20AE-6B Flight Engineer

Performs in-flight duties as an E-6B Flight Engineer. Knowledge of aircraft systems, equipment, normal, special and emergency procedures. Operates and manages aircraft systems in-flight. Maintains the E-6B aircraft while independently deployed.

Requirements

  • Must have a Top Secret/SCI security clearance and be PRP eligible.
  • Candidates in paygrade E4 will be screened by the STAR program (MILPERSMAN1160-100) prior to being detailed to the G20A course.
G22AC-20/C-37 Crew Chief

Performs in-flight and ground duties as a Gulfstream III/IV/V Flight Engineer/Mechanic. Is knowledgeable on all aircraft systems, emergency procedures, and flight equipment.

G25AC-130 Flight Engineer

Performs in-flight duties as a C-130 flight engineer. Is knowledgeable of all aircraft systems, emergency procedures and flight equipment.

G28AC-2 Transport Aircrewman

Performs in-flight duties as a transport aircrewman on C-2 aircraft. Performs and supervises inspections, maintenance, loading, rigging, internal cargo handling and weight and balance. Is knowledgeable of aircraft systems, emergency procedures and flight equipment.

G31AMQ-8B/C Air Vehicle Operator (AVO)

Develops and inputs Air Vehicle flight plan. Directs, monitors, and provides input changes to Air Vehicle in-flight.

Requirements

  • NEC may be awarded through cadre training pending establishment of formal training.
  • Flight Physical must be completed prior to arrival in accordance with aero-medical reference and waiver guide and NAVMED P117.
  • Physical Qualification-Class Two Physical.
G34AMH-60S Multi-Mission Helicopter Aircrewman

Performs in-flight duties as MH-60S Aircrewman.

709BJourneyman Level Acoustic Analyst

Classifies surface and subsurface contacts by class and distinguishes between class variants utilizing visual and aural indications of major, minor and transient sound sources and active emissions in a multiple contact environment; interprets indirect and inferred relationships, modulation structures, resonance component and target behavior characteristics; recognizes friendly and threat weapons s

Requirements

  • NEC code G07A is a requirement for AWO personnel only. Personnel will retain NEC code G07A upon being awarded NEC code 709B.
  • Awarding of this NEC code for Source Rating AW (E9) only applies to SELRES personnel.
712BIntegrated Undersea Surveillance System (IUSS) Master

Conducts in-depth acoustic analysis, multiple ASW platform integration and data fusion. Conducts mission planning and performs contact evaluation based on acoustic contacts from Fixed Surveillance System (FSS), Mobile Surveillance System (MSS) and Deployable Surveillance System (DSS) at IUSS facilities.

Requirements

  • Member must have completed 48 months of IUSS System experience, the IUSS Journeyman Pipeline, qualified as IUSS Tactical Coordinator (Sea/Shore), and a designated IUSS USL04 Signer prior to being assigned to a billet with this NEC code.
  • Personnel must successfully complete OJT at an IUSS facility for award of this NEC code.
  • In addition to prerequisite qualifications, member must have completed the IUSS Master Qualification Card.
  • Submission of NAVPERS 1221/6 to BUPERS-312 requesting NEC code will be required.
713BAN/SQQ-34C (V) 2 Aircraft Carrier Tactical Support Center (CV-TSC) Operator

Supports the Anti-Submarine Warfare mission warfare area, through utilization of the tactical and sensor functions of the AN/SQQ-34 (V) 2 system and supporting peripheral equipment. Performs AN/SQQ-34C (V) 2 set-up and configuration based on mission task.

Requirements

  • Secret Security Clearance required.
  • NEC code may be awarded to individuals who have completed AN/SQQ-34V2 In-Service Engineering Agent Factory Training.
  • Awarding of this NEC code for Source Rating AW (E9) only applies to SELRES personnel.
717BSmall Arms Marksmanship Instructor

Performs specific duties as a Small Arms Marksmanship Instructor. Conducts training in all phases of basic marksmanship, both ashore and afloat, including firearms safety, mechanical training on small arms, instructional and qualification firing, basic range operations, records and reports. Performs preventive maintenance on small arms.

Requirements

  • Personnel who have previously earned either M01A, M02A, M03A, M04A, M05A, O20A, O23A, O26A, O29A or 757B NEC code may be awarded this NEC code upon completion of formal training.
  • Source ratings AW, AWR, and AWS must hold NEC code G02A prior to assignment of this NEC code.
  • For all additional Source Ratings other than AO, AW, AWF, AWR, AWS, BU, CB, CE, CM, CU, EA, EO, EOD, FC, FCA, GM, MA, MN, ND, SB, SO, STG, SW, TM and UT, this NEC code may be awarded to personnel but will not be used to identify additional Source Ratings on billets.
  • Awarding of this NEC code for Source Rating AW (E9) only applies to SELRES personnel.
718BCrew Served Weapons (CSW) Instructor

Provides Command personnel training to qualify as command anti-terrorism (AT) watchstanders as a Crew Served Weapons operator. In addition, this person will assist the AT Training Supervisor in the development and conduct of AT exercises, CSW Casualty Control drills and tactical employment of CSW training.

Requirements

  • For all additional Source Ratings other than AO, AW, BU, CB, CE, CM, CU, EA, EO, EOD, FC, FCA, GM, MA, MN, ND, SB, SO, STG, SW, TM and UT, this NEC code may be awarded to personnel but will not be used to identify additional Source Ratings on billets.
  • Awarding of this NEC code for Source Rating AW (E9) only applies to SELRES personnel.
724BAviation Maintenance Material Control Master Chief

Assists the Maintenance Material Control Officer in squadrons or Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Departments in carrying out readiness responsibilities. Provides liaison between the Maintenance Material Control Officer and the Production Division supervisors.

Requirements

  • The AWF "Source Rating" is limited to the FTS community members who have previously earned the NEC code prior to 1 October 2008 ONLY. This NEC code is not authorized for NEW assignment to AWF members who did not previously earn the NEC code prior to 1 October 2008.
  • Due to the unique nature of the AWF FTS community, personnel who earned NEC codes 724B or 770B prior to the fixed wing AW rating merger may reapply for reinstatement of their previously awarded 724B or 770B. Member must provide documentation and NAVPERS 1221/6 to BUPERS- 312 via BUPERS-312 (Aviation ECM) showing NEC code was previously awarded or member completed all prerequisites prior to 1 October 2008. All AWF FTS personnel who previously held 770B and request reinstatement, will also be eligible to request 724B, provided all requirements are met. Awarding of this NEC code for Source Rating AW (E9) only applies to SELRES personnel.
  • For all other listed "Source Ratings" to be awarded this NEC code, personnel must be a Senior Chief or Master Chief who has held one or more of the following billets while at the E8 or E9 paygrade; and must have served in the billet for at least 12 consecutive months: Maintenance Control Supervisor, Production Control Supervisor, Quality Assurance Supervisor (O or I Level), Special Reconnaissance Team (SRT) LCPO. NEC code shall only be awarded to E8 and E9 personnel who are currently filling the role in one of the requisite billets at the O-Level, I-Level, or SRT. Requests to award the NEC code shall be made by the command where the member fulfilled the billet requirement. "FROCKED" E8 personnel are not eligible to hold the NEC code. Submit documentation of completed prerequisite billet along with NAVPERS 1221/6 to BUPERS-312 via the ECM.
  • Commanding Officers, Executive Officers, Maintenance Officers (at I-Level), or Officers in Charge are the approving authority to sign the NAVPERS 1221-6 requesting the 724B NEC code. Signature authority shall not be delegated.
  • Requests submitted from non-maintenance commands will not normally be considered. In the event that operational or other commitments preclude submission by the command where the qualifying duty was performed, the requesting personnel shall submit an endorsement from that command along with the official request from the current command.
  • Source rated personnel at the O-Level shall be Safe-For-Flight (SFF) qualified in the current type/model/series aircraft prior to awarding the NEC code. VX squadron personnel must be qualified in at least one platform of aircraft type/model/series.
  • Source rated personnel at the I-level shall complete the required Production Control PQS/JQR.
  • Source rated personnel (not including AW) assigned to SRT operating UAV's may qualify for the NEC code after completion of Maintenance Course, Operator Course, type/model Safe-For-Flight PQS, and at least one deployment cycle.
757EMQ-4C Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Mission Payload Operator

Manages state-of-the-art technology and tracks surface contacts as part of the MQ-4C UAS. Operates radar, Electronic Support measures, and Advanced Electro-optics and Infrared Sensor systems. Performs aircrew duties that support mission planning, classified material handling and training that contributes directly to a squadron's ability to conduct tactical operations worldwide.

Requirements

  • Secret security clearance required with TS/SCI eligibility.
  • Personnel will retain Component NEC for follow-on sea duty requirements.
  • Component NEC prerequisite not required for Source Rating RW personnel to attend prerequisite CIN training.
757FMQ-8B/C Mission Payload Operator (MPO)

Operates MQ-8B/C mission payload during flight.

Requirements

  • NEC may be awarded through cadre training pending establishment of formal training.
  • Flight Physical must be completed prior to arrival in accordance with aero-medical reference and waiver guide and NAVMED P117.
  • Physical Qualification-Class Two Physical.
770BAviation Maintenance/Production Chief

Supervises organizational and intermediate level maintenance on the Naval aircraft, aircraft components, aircraft engines, ground support equipment and Aviators Life Support Systems.

Requirements

  • The AWF "Source Rating" is limited to the FTS community members who previously earned the NEC code prior to 1 October 2008 ONLY. This NEC code is not authorized for NEW assignment to AWF members who did not previously earn the NEC code prior to 1 October 2008.
  • Due to the unique nature of the AWF FTS community, personnel who earned the NEC codes 724B or 770B prior to the fixed wing AW rating merger may reapply for reinstatement of their previously awarded 724B or 770B. Member must provide documentation and NAVPERS 1221/6 to BUPERS- 312 via BUPERS-312 (Aviation ECM) showing NEC code was previously awarded or member completed all prerequisites prior to 1 October 2008. All AWF FTS personnel who previously held the 770B and request reinstatement, will also be eligible to request the 724B, provided all requirements are met.
  • Awarding of this NEC code for Source Rating AW (E9) only applies to SELRES personnel.
  • NEC is authorized for Billet Paygrades E7-E9 for TAR and SELRES.
776ANaval Aircrewman (Special Assignment)

Performs in-flight duties as assigned in support of command mission.

Requirements

  • Personnel assigned to this DNEC are assigned to BUPERS designated special billets with joint services, foreign services and special assignments where USN coding is not applicable.
  • This NEC is assigned as a distributive NEC only to personnel by BUPERS and billets may be coded only with prior BUPERS concurrence.
  • The use, applicability and retention of this NEC are of a restricted nature.
  • The goal is to prevent entry level naval aircrewmen assigned to these billets from trying to earn aircrew designation without complying with the requirements established for all naval aircrewmen.
  • Joint airborne command post personnel assigned to USSTRATCOM are also eligible to be awarded NEC code 776A with Commanding Officer's endorsement. NEC code may be awarded after completion of one year as a qualified airborne battlestaff crewmember. This NEC code may be awarded to personnel in other ratings but will not be used to identify additional Source Ratings on billets.
788AAcquisition Specialist

Perform critical functions within acquisition type activities (i.e., Integrated Logistics Support (ILS), Naval Air Training Management Support Activity (NATMSACT) as defined in DoD Directive 5000.1 and DoD Instruction 5000.2.

Requirements

  • NEC code awarded after one year of acquisition billet service, and completion of the currently published Defense Acquisition University (DAU) courses for Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) foundational certification in Lifecycle Logistics (LCL) and/or Test & Evaluation (T&E).
  • DAWIA training courses are obtained and funded for Navy personnel through the Defense Acquisition Talent Management (DATM) Office via the DON Acquisition Training Registrar, Naval Acquisition Career Management Center, 5450 Carlisle Pike, P.O. Box 2033, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 using quotas that are assigned to the requesting command. Individuals must be currently in or ordered to an identified Acquisition billet.
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