Where do the AO's go after Pensacola?

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Permalink Reply by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on December 23, 2010 at 6:32am

Technical Training Information: Enlistees are taught the fundamentals of this rating through on-the-job training
or formal Navy schooling. Advanced technical and operational training
is available in this rating during later stages of career development.

Course Title	Location	Calendar Days
AO Common Core	Pensacola	32
AO Navy Dif-ACT	Pensacola	17

Aviation basic theory and basic skills required for rating Group instruction and practical application After "A" school, successful graduates are assigned
to aviation squadrons, aircraft carriers or to other aviation capable
ships, Naval Air Stations or other shore facilities in the United States
or overseas. Technicians going to intermediate level maintenance facilities
for their first assignment will attend advanced training after "A" School.
Each time a technician is assigned to a new aircraft or equipment, more
specific and advanced training will be given prior to reporting to respective
aviation unit. During a 20-year period in the Navy, expect to spend about
40-50 percent assigned to fleet units and 60-50 percent to shore stations.

Working Environment: Most of the work in these ratings are performed indoors and outdoors - in aircraft hangars, on flight lines, and on the deck of
aircraft carriers, in all climatic conditions, in fast-paced and often
potentially hazardous environments. Aircrew volunteers may serve as flight
engineer, rescue, or utility aircrewman on various naval aircraft.