Overview
As a Reservist in the Aviation Technology field, you can move from your civilian job one day to working with some of the most sophisticated combat and transport aircraft in the world the next.
Description
Reservists in the Aviation Technology field oversee almost every detail of flight operations, from inspecting and maintaining aircraft electrical systems to overseeing parachute-jumps to assisting in search-and-rescue operations.
Working in this field, you will train on some of the most modern, innovative and high-tech aircraft and equipment in the world.
To qualify for a position in the Aviation Technology field, you must have a high school diploma or equivalent. If you have a bachelor’s or advanced degree, you may also be interested in a career as an Aviation Officer.
Specifics
The Aviation field in the Navy Reserve has a variety of positions from which to choose, all with the same purpose: to ensure that every plane, jet or helicopter can perform its mission successfully and return home safely.
- Jobs in this field include:
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- Aerographer’s Mate
- Air Traffic Controller
- Aircrew Survival Equipmentman
- Airman
- Aviation Deck (ADJF)
- Aviation Machinist’s Mate
- Aviation Maintenance Adminstrationman
- Aviation Ordnanceman
- Aviation Structural Mechanic
- Aviation Structural Mechanic — Equipment
- Aviation Support Equipment Technician
- Avionics Technician
Training
- You’ll receive a mix of hands-on training and classroom study that can be counted as semester hours toward an associate’s degree or a bachelor’s degree. You may also have the opportunity to earn certification from the Department of Labor, allowing you to work as any of the following:
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- Sheet metal worker
- Aircraft mechanic
- Aviation support equipment repairer
- Electronics mechanic
- Computer peripheral-equipment operator
- Upholsterer
The advanced technical and operational training you will gain can also accelerate your career development. The skills within this occupational specialty are highly sought after by civilian airports, airline industries and aircraft manufacturers as well as government and law enforcement agencies.
More Information
To learn how you can pursue an Aviation Technology job in the Navy Reserve, visit ways to join or contact a Navy Reserve Recruiter.