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Aviation Senior Sergeant Army National Guard career

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Aviation Senior Sergeant

Overview

The Aviation Senior Sergeant is responsible for supervising Enlisted personnel in Aviation MOSs. They might oversee operations in maintenance facilities or provide tactical and technical guidance to Enlisted personnel in combat roles.

Job duties

  • Supervise training programs
  • Instruct personnel in proper techniques and procedures
  • Provide professional support
  • Prepare reports and evaluations
  • Provide oversight of flight operations

Training

The path to becoming an Aviation Senior Sergeant typically begins with enlistment in an Aviation MOS, all of which require 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and seven to 24 weeks of Advanced Individual Training.

Helpful skills

  • Self-discipline, confidence and intelligence
  • Physical and mental fitness to perform under pressure
  • Ability to make quick decisions
  • Capability to bear numerous responsibilities

Civilian career relevance

The skills you learn will prepare you for a career as a supervisor in commercial aviation, aerospace or electrical engineering, or as a manager at a corporation.

Recruiter verification required. North Dakota availability, qualifications, training length, incentives and service terms can change.

Source: Army National Guard career record · Updated 2022-07-07

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