141127-N-WD464-138 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 27, 2014) Master Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Alan Shiftner serves food on the mess decks during Thanksgiving dinner aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, strike operations in Iraq and Syria as directed, maritime security operations, and theater security cooperation efforts in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alex King/Released)
Bill, Welcome to the AO group! Not sure of current delay status with AO but I'd also post your inquiry on the A School group to see if anyone has updated info http://www.navydads.com/group/pensacolaaschool
Aviation ordnancemen from the aircraft carrier George H.W. Bush practice assembling bombs on the Office of Naval Research TechSolutions' improved weapons assembly station in Norfolk, Va., in September. The new stands offer improved ergonomics and works with existing assembly practices. (John F. Williams/Navy)
Comments
https://www.navy.com/careers/aviation-ordnanceman
Bill, Welcome to the AO group! Not sure of current delay status with AO but I'd also post your inquiry on the A School group to see if anyone has updated info http://www.navydads.com/group/pensacolaaschool
Though A School delays are not uncommon...
Jeffrey, Welcome to the AO group!
New table may offer relief for AOs on back-breaking bomb duty...
Aviation ordnancemen from the aircraft carrier George H.W. Bush practice assembling bombs on the Office of Naval Research TechSolutions' improved weapons assembly station in Norfolk, Va., in September. The new stands offer improved ergonomics and works with existing assembly practices. (John F. Williams/Navy)
Yep there is never enough time for quals...
doesn't matter what the rating, there is never enough time for quals I've learned!!!