	Naval Aircrewman Mechanical	AWF
	Naval Aircrewmen Mechanical (AWF) are members of a fixed wing integrated tactical crew aboard C-2, C-9, C-12, C-20, C-37, C-40, C-130, E-6, and P-3 aircraft and perform primary in-flight and ground duties as aircraft Flight Engineer/Crew Chief, Loadmaster, Reel Operator, and Aircrew Readiness Manager.

AWF-Naval Aircrewman Mechanical

Aircrewmen Mechanical (AWF) are members of a fixed wing integrated tactical crew aboard the C-2, C-9, C-12, C-20, C-37, C-40, C-130, E-6, and P-3. Perform primary in-flight and ground duties as aircraft Flight Engineer/Crew Chief, Loadmaster, Reel Operator, and Aircrews Readiness Manager. These sailors perform aircraft maintenance, weight and balance calculations and aircraft systems rigging. In addition, they perform Aircrew administration, Flight/Ground training, cargo movement, medical evacuations (MEDEVAC), passenger transport, small arms and Joint Special Warfare operations. They also perform aircrew duties that contribute directly to operations for the purposes of attaining and maintaining the squadron's aircrew qualifications and certifications. Personnel are knowledgeable of all aircraft systems, passenger and cargo handling, safety procedures and equipment, federal and military regulations for passenger transport, emergency procedures and aircraft equipment.

AWF - Air Warfare Systems Engineer

Air Warfare Systems Engineers are members of fixed wing integrated tactical crews aboard C-130, C-40, P-3, E-6 and Gulfstream aircraft. They perform primary in-flight and ground duties as aircraft Flight Engineer/Crew Chief, Loadmaster, and Reel Operator. They perform maintenance, weight and balance (W&B), and rigging. They perform aircrew administration, flight/ground training, internal/external cargo movement, Medical Evacuations (MEDEVAC), and passenger transport. They also conduct small arms and Naval Special Warfare (NSW) operations. They perform aircrew duties that contribute directly to aircrew operations, training, and administration for the purposes of attaining and maintaining squadron aircrew qualifications and certifications. Personnel are knowledgeable of all aircraft systems, passenger handling, safety procedures and equipment, federal and military regulations for passenger transport, emergency procedures, and aircraft equipment. Air Warfare Systems Engineers must be able to obtain a final secret security clearance and be able to obtain higher security clearance as required.

AWF - Aircrew Readiness Manager

Aircrew Readiness Managers are crucial and integral members of staffs, operational commands, and squadrons. Aircrew Readiness Managers coordinate the operational, administrative, and aircrew scheduling functions for the organization. They administer and manage training programs and resources for naval aircrew, manage standardization of aircrew training programs to enhance proficiency and readiness, and coordinate all aspects of aircrew training to meet the rigorous demands of operational commitments worldwide. Additionally, they administer and direct the Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization (NATOPS) and Search and Rescue (SAR) programs. They also administer and direct tactics, training and readiness, ordnance and weapons, and aircrew training. As program managers they analyze training resource requirements, review and approve contract options for new training devices and programs, develop and revise curriculum, incorporate and initiate new aircrew training programs, manage student quotas, qualifications and certifications, and coordinate aircrew physical fitness and health program initiatives.

What They Do

• perform aircraft maintenance

• weight and balance (W&B) calculations, and aircraft systems rigging

• Aircrew administration, Flight/Ground training, cargo movement, Medical Evacuations (MEDEVAC)

• passenger transport, small arms, and Joint Special Warfare operations

• contribute directly to operations for the purposes of attaining and maintaining the squadron’s aircrew qualifications and certifications

• demonstrate knowledge of all aircraft systems, passenger and cargo handling, safety procedures and equipment, federal and military regulations for passenger transport, emergency procedures, and aircraft equipment.

Qualifications and Interests

All aircrew candidates should possess the ability to swim prior to entering the program. In addition, they should possess manual dexterity, physical strength and be oriented toward working with tools and machinery. They must be self-motivated, as well as be able to work as part of a team and perform repetitive tasks.

Other helpful attributes include maturity, a good memory, and knowledge of arithmetic. Applicants must be U. S. citizens eligible for a secret security clearance. Aircrewmen must have no speech impediments and be able to speak and understand English fluently. Normal hearing and normal color perception is required. Aircrew should be in excellent physical condition and motivated toward physical and mental challenges.

Candidates must pass a class II swim test, an aviation flight physical, and the Navy Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA) prior to reporting for aircrew training.

The second-class swim test consists of entering the water feet first from a minimum height of 10 feet and remaining afloat for 10 minutes. During this time, applicants must swim 100 yards and use the three basic survival strokes (sidestroke, breaststroke, and backstroke) and American crawl for at least 25 yards each.

The applicant must pass the Navy Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA) with a "satisfactory- medium" in all categories for their sex and age prior to enrollment at NACCS. Applicants should be provided a copy of the current PFA standards.

If the applicant voluntarily terminates training as an aircrew student or otherwise fails to meet the prerequisites of the aircrew program, the applicant will no longer be eligible for the guarantees of the program. The applicant must also understand that follow-on training will be determined by the needs of the Navy, performance, and qualifications as well as the applicant's personal desires.

Graduation

The applicant must meet the following minimum physical fitness requirements to graduate from NACCS:

• Intense daily calisthenics.

• Pass the PRT with a "good-medium" for their sex and age in all categories to include sit-ups, push-ups and 1.5 mile run. Proper Navy form is stressed.

• Swim one mile in flight suit in 80
minutes or less.

• Swim 75 yards in full flight gear
(backstroke, sidestroke and breaststroke for 25 yards each).

• In full flight gear, tread water for
two minutes, followed immediately by three minutes of drown-proofing, followed by five minutes of floating with a life preserver.

• Jump from a 12 foot tower and
swim 15 yards underwater wearing flight suit and boots.

Working Environment

Aircrewmen may be assigned to sea or shore squadrons in any part of the world. They work in airborne aircraft, hangars, hangar decks, on flight decks, or on flight lines at air stations, usually around a high level of noise.

ASVAB Score Requirement: VE+AR+MK+MC=210

Security Clearance Requirement: Secret

100115-N-1522S-005 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Jan 15, 2010) Aviation Warfare Systems Operator 2nd Class Marcus Matthews directs a pallet of meals-ready-to-eat onto a C-130 aircraft at Naval Air Station Jacksonville. The meals and other supplies are bound for Haiti as part of the humanitarian assistance and disaster response in the aftermath of the island nation's earthquake on Jan. 12, 2010. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Leah Stiles/Released)

100815-N-1092P-061 ARABIAN SEA (Aug. 15, 2010) Sailors receive their Enlisted Air Warfare Specialist and Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist pins during a pinning ceremony aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Sailors earn their warfare pins by demonstrating a thorough knowledge and understanding of aircraft carrier systems, capabilities and missions. Harry S. Truman is deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Stuart Phillips/Released)