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7591 - Short Takeoff and Vertical Landing (STOVL) Training Landing Signal Officer

Summary

7591 STOVL Training Landing Signal Officer is capable of safely controlling and evaluating launch, recovery and flight deck operations of multiple flights of aircraft simultaneously during day/night all-weather conditions, aboard an L-class ship with pilots of any qualification level while simultaneously training prospective LSOs of any qualification level.

Prerequisites

Security requirement: secret security clearance eligibility.

Refer to Supplemental STOVL Shipboard and Landing Signal Officer NATOPS Manual 00-80T-111-1.

Requirements

Refer to Supplemental STOVL Shipboard & LSO NATOPS Manual 00-80T-111-1.

POI CID

None

Duties

Ensures safe and expeditious launch and recovery of STOVL Aircraft aboard carriers and amphibious platforms.

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

Evaluates and certifies F-35B STOVL LSOs.

Conducts air department training on shipboard F-35B 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.

Related SOC Title & Code

STOVL Aircraft Launch and Recover Officers (NO CODE).

None.