7589 - V/STOL Training Landing Signal Officer

Summary

AV-8B Vertical/Short Takeoff and Landing (V/STOL) Training Landing Signal Officers (TLSO) control launch and recovery of Fixed Wing V/STOL Aircraft aboard carriers, amphibious platforms, and field carrier landing practice (FCLP) in all weather conditions.

Additionally, TLSOs conduct aircrew and air department training and certify basic, advanced, and training LSOs.

Prerequisites

Security requirement: secret security clearance eligibility.

Refer to V/STOL Shipboard & LSO Manual 00-80T-111.

Requirements

Refer to V/STOL Shipboard & LSO Manual 00-80T-111.

POI CID

None

Duties

Ensures safe and expeditious launch and recovery of V/STOL Aircraft aboard carriers and amphibious platforms.

Conducts aircrew training on shipboard launch, approach, and landing procedures and techniques.

Evaluates and certifies AV-8B V/STOL LSOs.

Conducts air department training on shipboard AV-8B procedures.

Upon meeting all eligibility listed for the certification of this MOS, the individual recipient shall coordinate with their unit administration department to ensure this MOS is added to their Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) in order to accurately reflect the corresponding aviation qualification/designation within their permanent record.

V/STOL Aircraft Launch and Recover Officers (NO CODE).

None.

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