Position
Duties
Provide the mission requirements card prepared by AirOps
ATO (continued)
to helicopters performing logistics missions. The card
normally contains the following information:
o Order of ships to be visited.
o Ship name(s), hull number(s), call signs(s),
NAVAIDS, relevant radio frequencies, landing deck
availability and HIFR capability.
o Expected bearing and distance of each ship from the
carrier.
o Anticipated number of passengers to be
delivered/picked up from each ship.
o Weight and description of cargo to be
delivered/picked up from each ship.
Ensure assigned personnel are properly trained and
Air Operations
qualified for the following tasks: Air Ops plotter, Status board
Supervisor
keeper, Land/launch recorder.
Prior to the commencement of flight ops, ensure that the
General Information Status Board is accurate and complete,
relevant Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) are posted, charts are
posted depicting airspace constraints, squadron flight
schedules have been received, system/equipment checklists
have been completed, and communications have been
established with shore facilities. Air Plan and Card-of-the-
Day are posted, etc.
Ensure Air Ops is properly manned and ready for flight
operations.
Ensure status boards are accurate and complete.
Ensure all Air Ops personnel know and understand
communication and patch panel procedures.
Ensure all CATCC systems/equipment are being operated
per Emission Control (EMCON) restrictions.
Ensure that appropriate maintenance facilities are notified of
failed or malfunctioning systems/equipment and the
information is logged, as required.
Ensure the Master Air Plan is maintained and that changes
and revisions are disseminated to all relevant work centers
and personnel including; CDC, PriFly, Strike Operations,
squadron ready rooms, CCA, CVIC, Flight Deck Control
(FDC), Bridge, battle group representative, and air wing
operations.
Ensure prelaunch information is accurate and complete.
Ensure weather information for ship and bingo fields is
updated, as required.
Ensure that Alert condition information is posted and
updated, as necessary.
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